I know it’s almost February, but indulge me and let me show you Cologne’s beautiful Christmas markets. By now I’m sure you know that I am a huge fan of this …Read the Rest
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German Ads Against Discrimination
When we were in Cologne recently I kept seeing the same kind of ad against discrimination on big posters in subway stations: drawers with people neatly filed in their respective …Read the Rest
Advent in Germany: German Christmas Traditions
I just arrived in Germany and am looking forward to hanging out with family and friends and enjoying Advent in Germany aka the German pre-Christmas season. It’s been very Chirstmas-y …Read the Rest
Dinner With a View at The Grapes in London
I mentioned the Grapes in London – a fantastic fish restaurant in Limehouse – yesterday in my personal guide to great English food in London. We took a bunch of …Read the Rest
Eat This: A Guide to Great English Food in London
Most people who visit England probably don’t go there for the food. And who can blame them? English food has the reputation of being some of the worst – in …Read the Rest
Vodafone Ad Campaign: Union Jack Cab in London
Everybody knows the black cabs that are so typical of London. But have you seen these iconic black cabs seemingly wrapped in a Union Jack flag driving through London’s streets? …Read the Rest
Grocery Shopping in Germany… and finding a bit of America
One of the things I like to do when I am at home in Germany is simply to go into a supermarket. As I try to find a one Euro …Read the Rest
Brittany Beach Picture
Marco took this picture when we were in Brittany, France, right before Christmas last year. The place is called Plobannalec-Lesconil and is close to Pont L’Abbe and Quimper. We were …Read the Rest
Skiing in Europe vs Skiing in New Mexico
We went skiing last weekend and it was awesome! We went to Santa Fe, NM, and I am still dreaming of the white powdery snow, the insanely blue sky, beautiful …Read the Rest
Karneval in Cologne… or Why I Miss Germany Today
Ever since I started being the serial expat I am today, I have missed many fun holidays in Germany. One that always makes me half-regret my decision to move abroad …Read the Rest
