Monthly Archives: December 2012

Grazie Roma: A.S. Roma vs. A.C. Milan 12/22/12

Football in Italy is not something that you can prepare for. In a way, it’s like walking into a time capsule, seeing the fanaticism of the supporters, the way their support their team and hail curses at each other, even … Continue reading

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“Berlin is Poor, but Sexy”: Part 1, Hertha Berlin vs. FSV Frankfurt 12/15/12

“Berlin ist arm, aber sexy.” (Berlin is poor, but sexy) – Klaus Wowereit, Mayor of Berlin, during an interview in 2004. Describing the German capital isn’t easy, but Mr. Wowereit’s quote above is pretty close to the mark. There isn’t … Continue reading

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Acquiring Stockholm Syndrome

I imagine winter in Siberia, Nunavit, and Alaska, are quite similar to Stockholm, Sweden. The air is cold. Snow covers every square inch of the landscape. The sun rises late in the morning, and sets in the early afternoon. In … Continue reading

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It’s Cool in Köln: F.C. Köln vs. F.C. Ingolstadt, Match #12

It wasn’t planned, but it was quite alright. Originally last weekend, I had planned on being in Munich, hoping to get to see Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund. The German champions, against the Champions League finalists. It was long ago … Continue reading

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