Germans are very proud of their Umweltfreundlichkeit (environmental friendliness). From recycling and car emissions to public transit and home appliances, there isn’t much that isn’t influenced but the German desire to live clean or save money (or both). It’s commendable of the German government to effectively incentives its citizens and companies towards a more sustainable…
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A Beginners Guide to Germany; 25 Tips to help Bridge the Culture Gap
Ah Germany, land of the punctual, recycling, and schnitzel. I recently returned to the country after having lived there for a couple years. While I didn’t experience any culture shock this time around, it served as a reminder of all the things that had once been learning curves. I also had with me my friend…
I’d Rather be Traveling – A Weekly Photo Challenge
While I try not to do too many of these challenges in a row, this week’s prompt was too perfect to pass up. “I’d rather be ___.” I didn’t even have to think twice before answering “traveling.” I guess it’s a good thing I’m off to Berlin in just a few days then, huh? While I’ve…
The First time I ever left the United States; A Summer Studying Abroad in Germany
At the end of May, 2015 (after my junior year of college) I boarded a plane for the first time ever with a nonstop, 11 hour flight from Seattle to Frankfurt. I touched down in Germany and was picked up by my friend, Katharina. She had studied abroad in my little hometown in Washington state…
Step Back and see the Full View; Windows – A Weekly Photo Challenge
Now that the semester is in full swing, I’m simultaneously never home and always home. I won’t complain now that I’m in a flat I love. I mean, can you argue with this view? Even on a cloudy, depressing day like this, the view is stunning. Enjoy my submission to The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge.
A Battle of the Sephora’s; Germany vs USA
One of the things I was most excited about when I was backpacking Germany was getting to see all of the stores that are not available in Frankfurt. I found Monki in Hamburg, Inglot in Düsseldorf, and just a month before my trip, they opened the very first Sephora in Germany within a Galeria Kaufhof…
Backpack all of Germany in 1 Month & Truly see Everything
I’ve lived for over a year in Germany but it took me almost that full year before getting around to exploring this beautiful country. Now that I have “seen everything” (as if that were possible), I thought I would share my backpacking guide so you can make the most out of your time in the country….
Düsseldorf, Wuppertal, Köln; Funny Names, Cool Destinations
For the final stop on my backpacking trip around Germany, I went west to the country’s biggest state, North Rhine-Westphalia. There are tons of interesting cities in that region but I decided to focus on the two I had heard the most about Düsseldorf and Cologne. So, I strapped on my backpack and moved onwards…
Hamburg; A Surprising Blend of Old & New, Man & Nature
So if I was surprised by how much I loved Leipzig, I was absolutely blown away by how much I love Hamburg. After my relaxing time in the beautiful city of Leipzig, I took a train north to a city I hadn’t really heard much about. Everyone thinks about Berlin when they imagine a bustling German…
Leipzig; One of Germany’s Hidden Gems
Let me tell you, I was completely surprised by how much I loved this city. The couple of posts I looked up as research before I went said that the city was beautiful and worth a stop, but I was not prepared to love it as much as I did. I guess the bus ride…
My Way of Everything 