orchdldy's Blog

Mile high historic town! If you are headed to Sedona take an afternoon or morning to detour and check out this very interesting little town. Founded as a copper mining camp in the 1850's, it's perched on the side of a mountain 5,000 feet up. The drive is scenic and not scary. Just gorgeous with spectacular views as you ascend. Once there you can shop, there is alot of local art at great prices; tour the mine and climb around old historic ruins, including an oldstyle western...

My first real hostel experience! Great place, located in the center of Berlin, easy walk to the Brandenburg gate, Freidrichstrasse Bahnhaupt and all the sights, including the remnants of the Wall. Inexpensive – I paid 25 Euro and the dorm room is less.

Free tour in English leaves from front of hostel 10:30 each morning, you can also meet the tour at the Starbucks cafe at the Brandenburg gate at 11 am. Do not miss the tour if you stay here, it covers all the fascinating...

Best live music I've ever heard outside of New Orleans.

Looking for a hotel recommendation  in Hamburg that's centrally located, anybody have a suggestion? Hostel or Pension or guest house fine, too.

Any recommendations on Hamburg, Cologne, or Berlin appreciated – restaurants, local places, whatever, I'd like to hear your experiences!