City Spotlight: Biking Through Berlin

In terms of nightlife, food, music, and biking, Berlin is where it’s at. Along with Amsterdam, Germany’s capital is known throughout Europe as a particularly bike-friendly city. So, if you’re planning to visit any time soon, maybe consider incorporating a bike trip or two into your schedule?  You’ll find some of my picks and tips below on where…

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GORGEOUS EUROPEAN PASTRY PHOTOS FOR FOODIES EVERYWHERE

In America, it’s easy to forget that some of our most favorite pastries are not native to this country. Take bagels, for instance. They originated in Poland, though most people would associate them with New York City, or some other mecca of good bagel-making.  So, to shake up National Pastry Day (December 9), we’ve decided to spotlight royalty-free photos of gorgeous pastries from all over Europe.…

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INSPIRED TYPOGRAPHY SHOWS “HELLOS” FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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17 Stock Photos That Help Translate Unusual German Words

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13 CAN’T-MISS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES FOR WEB DESIGN

The world of web design is always charging forward, so having your ear to the ground when it comes to the latest trends and topics is critical to your success as a web designer. Checking out international conferences, for instance, is a great way to network with others in your industry. It also refreshes your training, and gives you a glimpse into what’s popular in the rest of the world.

Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of some conference standouts of 2013 – past, present, and future – to help you get a jump on travel planning. You can also use this list to plan ahead for 2014, when they all come back around again. 

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