PREMROCK IN BERLIN!
Our good friend and touring Emcee PremRock has been out and about in Berlin, Prague, and the Czech Republic doing shows, taking in the sights, and sampling the local cuisine.
- Berlin Street Art Slogan- For whatever reason this was everywhere in Berlin… But think about it and apply it to yourself. Kinda cool right? Random acts of art always intrigue me the most on my journeys.
- Berlin Street Art- Me and the homey Rubski (MC involved in the groups the Beat Drunx & MoonTroop) were shooting some vid when we crossed this breathtaking piece. Rub then told me he went to College with the guy who did it and he’s all over the city. Berlin is by a large margin the most talented street art I have concentrated in one city.
- Berlin CurryWurst- A traditional dish in Germany, and one of my favorites I stopped to get some authentic Currywurst during my trek to Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial.
- Beers: I take a picture of every beer I drink in any city I go to and it makes for a fun recount of my journeys.
- Czech Lunch!: My hosts in CZ Rep. alwayyyyys take care of me… Here with some Burger love.
- Bone Church!- The city of Kutna Hora is about 45 min train ride outside of Prague… Now here’s the thing, the hostel I stayed at offered a deal that took you to the church and a ride back for 800 Krown which is about $40… I thought this was a good idea since it might be hard to navigate on my own. But after checking trains prices myself I found out a round trip was $7! And once you got there it was a short walk from the station. Don’t let em fool you! and the church was a magnificent thing to witness, truly unbelievable and yes a bit creepy.
Before & After…
I love etsy! You meet so many cool people that care what they are gifting or how they are decorating their homes and every now and then as a seller, I get to be part of something special.
Heather, from North Caroline bought a suitcase from me. One of the first that I reupholstered on my own. I ripped out the ugly red guts and followed the pattern and replaced it with new vintage curtain fabric. Being on of my first projects like that- I posted it with hesitation. It got a whole lot of “hearts” and was listed in many treasuries but no one was biting. I hoped it wasn’t my lining…
And then one day Heather asked me about the suitcase!
She wanted to give it to her 3 year old daughter and pass down her vintage Barbies to her and she thought this was perfect. The idea was the best I’d heard yet and I was so happy that with all the hearts and treasuries that no one had bought the suitcase before Heather.
I was so happy to hear from her about how much her daughter enjoys carrying her new luggage and putting her dolls inside. She even sent pics (above)!
I’m so glad I could help make a little girl’s birthday complete :)
Window Shop »HERE«.
Sneak Peak: Mommy & me oversized beach bags. Will put this in the etsy shop in a week. Http://realtimetravlr.com #mexico #cozumel #beachbags #vintage #mommyandme #summer #preview (Taken with Instagram at RealTimeTravlr HQ)
Photo #2: I’ve never seen a fold up suitcase like this before… #airafrique #airlines #vintage #luggage #etsy (Taken with instagram)
Photo #1. Vintage Air Afrique fold up suitcase. I may keep this one to myself. #airlines #vintage #luggage #airafrique #patterns #fashion (Taken with Instagram at RealTimeTravlr HQ)
Gonna post these in my etsy shop tonight. #vintage #luggage #traincase #makeup #cosmeticscase #samsonite (Taken with Instagram at RealTimeTravlr HQ)
NEW in our shop! Vintage Tan Leather Briefcase…
A briefcase worthy of a gentleman. Made of tan leather with brass buckles and closures, it also has four compartments for easy organization and a pocket inside. You could easily put a few laptops in here if you wanted to. It’s very heavy duty and the belts cinch to secure your belongings.
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Do you take pictures of local people during your travels? Do assume think they want their picture taken or do you build a rapport?
Before you do… read this poem by Haitian Poet, Felix Morriseau-Leroy
(The word “blanc” literally translates as “white” or “white person,” but in Haitian culture the word has the functional meaning of “foreigner.”)
KODAK
Tourist, don’t take my picture
Don’t take my picture, tourist
I’m too ugly
Too dirty
Too meager and too thin
Don’t take my picture, blanc
Mr. Eastman wouldn’t approve
I’m too ugly, too thin
And your Kodak will break
I’m too dirty and too black
Your Kodak will burst
Don’t take my portrait, tourist
Let me be, blanc
Don’t photograph my donkey
Donkeys here carry too much
Donkeys here are too little
Donkeys here don’t eat
Tourist, don’t shoot my house
My house is a house of hay
Don’t take a picture of my poor house
My house is a house of clay
Go shoot the National Palace
Shoot Bicentennial Avenue
But don’t take a picture of my garden
I have no plow or car or tractor
Don’t take a picture of my tree
Tourist, I’m barefoot
And my clothes are all torn
Isn’t this what you see?
Tourist, look at my hair
Your Kodak’s not used to its color
Tourist, don’t take my picture
You won’t understand my pose
You won’t understand a thing
My affairs aren’t yours, tourist
Gimme five cents and be on your way
Having the Cracker Barrel experience in Elmira, NY. #upstate #pitstop #crackerbarrel #comfortfood #food #restaurant #travel #roadtrip (Taken with instagram)
