During the Australian winter months (June until August), many Australians tend to go north for a holiday. Whereas Australia’s south is experiencing lower temperatures and…
Category: City life & breaks
I was born and spent all my childhood and teenage years, up until I went studying in my early twenties, in the Saar region between…
There’s a wonderful children’s book in Germany called “Oh wie schön ist Panama”. It’s about a tiger and a bear leaving their home to look…
Sydney-siders often joke about Melbournians and their “hipster” culture. It’s true that the vibe of the two cities could barely be any more different: Sydney…
I always dreamt of having a job that would allow me to travel. The reality of it is that often, you go somewhere to work…
When my friends Sandra, Rebecca and I decided to go somewhere for a weekend, we randomly chose Budapest out of a bunch of other Eastern…
Christmas in Germany’s oldest city The closest city to my little home village in Germany is Trier. This is where I went to school to…
I used to dream of a job that allows me to travel with work. The reality is that, unless the business IS travelling, there usually…
Today is the release date for the new movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” here in the UK. It’s a biographical musical film about the British rock band Queen,…
A trip around Iceland on the ring road – Part 7 Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. With a population of around…
Once a year, my sister and I try to take our mum on a girly trip. This year, we chose to spend a weekend in…
Over the last few years, I have spent quite some time rediscovering interests that I neglected in my twenties. It’s so easy to get all…
When people think about a holiday in England, the first thing that comes to mind is usually London. I was one of them, until just…
Just under 45 minutes from Piccadilly Circus, the heart of London’s West End, lies the picturesque borough of Richmond. With its charming little alleyways, boutique…
Just like a lot of people, I have seen less of my own country than of other places in the world. When I had a…
Recommendations from a German living in London I moved to London in 2011 and during this time, I have had quite a few visitors. It…
Sightseeing on a budget If I visit a city, I really enjoy just walking around and taking in the scenery. In most cities, there is…
What do you have in mind when you hear about a ‘Magical Lantern Festival’? I thought about Chinese lanterns, small, lit shapes of different kinds,…
If you’re anything like me, and you’d prefer a crispy cold winter day over a wet, milder one any minute, the winter in London will…
One thing I really missed about London when I was in Vancouver, as strange as it may sound, is the fact that you can enjoy…
Before I left for Canada, it was very clear to me that I was to return to London after my travels. I was in a…
Once you start feeling somewhat at home somewhere, it’s almost like you’re leaving a piece of your heart behind when you leave. This is as…
Mount Seymour, Grouse Mountain and Cypress With my work permit expiring mid-January, I merely have a couple of weeks left working before I sadly have…
December in Vancouver If someone asked me about the best time to come to Vancouver, I would have to say July and August to enjoy…
With my work permit running out mid-January, I’m suddenly becoming very aware of how little time I have left in Canada. I still haven’t been…
One Saturday in late November, after more than a month of almost daily rainfall in which I somehow managed to buy and loose three umbrellas,…
Finding work and job hunting in Vancouver On my last evening in Vancouver before heading home for a couple of weeks, I have nearly finished…
Flat hunting in Canada’s most expensive city It’s early September when Isabelle and myself return from our US trip back to the city I want…
If you’re going to San Francisco… For the first time since writing this blog, I am having difficulties getting started. It is very hard to sum…
From the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas to the vastness and wonder of the Grand Canyon It’s late afternoon when we drive into Las Vegas.…