Category Archives: Europe

10 Moody Snapshots From Rollende Keukens 2014

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Brandon

Nothing more, nothing less…

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Behind the Vine

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Brandon

About a year ago, I spent a week on a press trip in southern France (with three Dutch journalists and an assortment of French tour guides and press agents). Along the way, I ate the best food I will ever … Continue reading →

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Toy Story, er…Typewriter Story

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Brandon

Overlooking all the social cliques, there were two types of kids in my elementary school: those with cable and those without. I don’t know what your thoughts are when it comes to kids and exposure to violent movies. My parents … Continue reading →

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Tales From De Wallen, Episode 2

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Brandon

So this whole thing has survived long enough to see a second installment. Huzzah! Here’s some context for the following. I was walking around Amsterdam several Saturdays back when I spotted a group of college-aged gents walking towards me, laughing, … Continue reading →

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Trans-Europe Express: A Tour of the Netherlands’ Best Food Carts

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Brandon

At last count, over 500 food carts can be found within the borders of my hometown of Portland, OR. When I was still living there, I made routine trips to ones like Big-Ass Sandwich, Koi Fusion, Bangkok Duck and Chicken, … Continue reading →

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Not For the Faint of Heart…or Stomach

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Brandon

A friend of mine once said that the only thing he would never eat is a kitten. He admitted this at a pub in Portland a few years back. It was well after midnight and our table had completely run … Continue reading →

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In the Red: A Look at Prague’s Museum of Communism

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Brandon

While touring Prague last spring, I kept coming across cheeky advertisements for the Museum of Communism. One featured a painting of a defiant Vladimir Lenin beside the words “We’re Above McDonalds and across from Benetton. Viva la Imperalism!” After checking … Continue reading →

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Europe in Three Minutes or Less # 25 – Fun Facts About the Blarney Castle

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Brandon

Did you know that the Blarney Castle in Ireland was built by American author Cormac McCarthy? And that he installed a “murder hole” so he could ward off unwanted visitors like Bono and Margaret Thatcher? IT’S TRUE! Click the “play” … Continue reading →

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The World’s Best Graffiti Artists Can be Found in the Netherlands

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Brandon

Based on what I’ve seen during my travels, the NL is the ‘little country that can” when it comes to street art. The “graffiti,” stencils and prints that line streets in Amsterdam like the Spuistraat are nothing short of astounding. … Continue reading →

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Spider Monkeys in the Mist

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Brandon

Apenheul  is a lot like Sea World. Except with primates. Primates that jump on your head and poop with wanton abandon. I realize this is the second post I’ve written in a row involving animals and their bathroom habits. Please, bear with … Continue reading →

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