How to get from BNA Airport to downtown Nashville on Bus 18

One of the quickest, cheapest, easiest ways for you to reach downtown Nashville from Nashville International Airport (BNA) is by using Bus 18. With a fare of only $1.70 per person, Bus 18 is the most economical mode of public transportation to reach destinations in Nashville from the airport. To reach downtown Nashville by taxi, …

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Fresh Mexican fare at Amor Y Tacos in Cerritos, California

Short rib tacos with a side of rice and beans, Amor Y Tacos

Amor Y Tacos, hidden away in a strip mall in Cerritos, California, is a popular restaurant serving up fresh Mexican fare along with homemade tortillas. Even knowing the location, I had to keep an eye out for the place while driving by. If it wasn’t for Yelp, I probably would have never known that this …

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Burgers and cheesy fries at Breakroom in New York City

The signature Breakroom Burger at Breakroom in New York City

Breakroom, a tiny and cozy restaurant located in Chinatown off Canal Street, is popular for burgers, tacos, fries, and a large selection of hot sauces. The restaurant, sandwiched between a bail bond and an acupuncturist office, is easy to miss as it is surrounded by more Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants than you can count. Interior …

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Freshly prepared breakfast at Chipps in Berlin, Germany

N°5 Bed Head Eggs Benedict, Chipps, Berlin, Germany

For my second morning in Berlin, I decided to stop by Chipps for breakfast. The restaurant, located in a quiet area of Mitte, has become popular for their freshly prepared dishes using seasonal and quality ingredients. Chipps was located on the corner of a small street adjacent to a small open grassy area in the …

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Konnopke’s Imbiss, legendary currywurst stand in East Berlin

Currywurst with fries

Konnopke’s Imbiss is an institution in East Berlin. The small food stand under the U-Bahn tracks in Prenzlauer Berg has been serving currywurst since 1931. In the 1930s, the Konnopke family started selling sausages and frankfurter at this location. Over the years, Konnopke’s Imbiss converted their business from a simple table to a wooden booth …

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On a quest for Wiener Schnitzel at Prater Gaststätte in Berlin

Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad and cucumber salad on the side from Prater Garten, Berlin

When I arrived in Berlin, I knew I wanted Wiener Schnitzel. My journey led me to Prater Gaststätte, located near Alexanderplatz. For those unfamiliar, Wiener Schnitzel is an Austrian dish made with a thin veal cutlet, then breaded and pan-fried. Even though Wiener Schnitzel is an Austrian dish, the Germans know how to do it …

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Breakfast at Factory Girl!, my first meal in Berlin, Germany

Cold Cuts: scrambled eggs with sucuk (spicy sausage) and a side of bread

For a Sunday morning, I was surprised how quiet the Mitte area of Berlin was. Streets were empty and everything seemed closed until I found Factory Girl!. As I found out later, Berlin was a quiet city during the morning. Everyone seemed to sleep during the day and venture out at night for food and …

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How to get from Tegel Airport to Berlin destinations by TXL Bus

This post will show you how to use the TXL Bus to get from Tegel Airport to destinations in Berlin such as Hauptbahnhof Central Station and Alexanderplatz. Unfortunately, Tegel Airport, located a few miles northwest of central Berlin, has no direct connections to the U-Bahn or S-Bahn trains. You might be asking yourself: What exactly …

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