Hamburg and Berlin Now!

Hamburg and Berlin. Like stunning siblings— one a sophisticated, petite brunette and the other an outgoing, out-there blonde— these sisters have their own distinctive personalities. Each is special, each is different. And both are worth getting to know. To read more, go to this link:

http://www.justluxe.com/travel/luxury-vacations/feature-1668003.php

Photo: Cynthia Dial

Berlin Memorial at Risk

I first visited Berlin in September and one of the most memorable must-sees was the Holocaust Memorial. Here's how it's described in my article that will be posted tomorrow:

Holocaust Memorial. This somber outdoor tribute to Jewish victims consists of 2,711 coffin-shaped concrete-blocks, symbolizing a cemetery.

But it could be at risk. To learn more, check out this link.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/berlins-holocaust-memorial-risk-crumbling-182851205.html

Photo: Cynthia Dial