In addition to beach combing and visiting the sauna, during my visit to Langeoog last month I also learned that Ostfriesland has the largest consumption of tea per person, worldwide — 300 liters per person, per year! And it’s not just about consuming tea, but there’s also a very special art and ritual associated with drinking tea in East Frisia. Needless …
As I headed into the last couple of months of writing my dissertation, I started planning a short vacation as a reward for finishing. I dreamed of somewhere beautiful and relaxing, but didn’t have the energy for elaborate organization and planning. Given Bremen’s proximity to Germany’s North Sea coast, it wasn’t long before I was looking …
A few weeks ago, I spent several days in Berlin (my first trip back since November) and had such a fantastic time — I love the Hauptstadt so much! When I lived there, my life was very much centered around the eastern part of the city. Since I was staying at a friends’ place in Schöneberg this time around, it seemed like the …
Finally I have the chance to sit down and really write about my trip to Malta — although I hope you enjoyed my sneak peek of Valletta’s beautiful houses! Knowing I only had a short amount of time to explore Malta’s capital city before diving into work, I focused my visit on Valletta’s absolute highlights. And you know …