As the year comes to an end, we all start to think about how we’re going to celebrate seeing in the new year. British and German traditions are very similar in so many ways, but some are a little bit different… So similar and yet so different When we arrived in the UK in 2004, […]
In my last blog, I spoke about the winter holiday we took to Juist, on Germany’s North Sea coast. In this blog, I’d like to share more of that wonderful winter holiday to this very special island – also known as Töwerland, meaning wonderland. On two feet or two wheels? During our Juist holiday, […]
We, as a family, love visiting the small islands on Germany’s North Sea coast. We particularly enjoy the fresh, salty air, the wide, sandy beaches and wonderful dunes. In our view, they are beautiful all-year-round. I should know because I’ve been there in January, March, May, June, July, August, September and December! One of our […]
Crisp winter days, sledging, enough snow to build a snowman – everything we needed to keep a toddler happy. That’s what we were looking for in 2012 when we decided to take our then 2-year-old son on a winter holiday to the Allgäu region in Bavaria. When looking for family friendly hotels in Bavaria, […]
Have you ever considered visiting Germany during the winter? In my unbiased opinion, I think Germany is worth visiting at any time of year. In the spring and summer, the weather is usually very good and perfect for exploring Germany’s diverse landscape or visiting its many beautiful cities. City breaks are very popular in May […]
Oh, how I love traditional Rhenisch food! Every time I go back to my home country, normally at least about two or three times a year, I need to have some Rhenish food. I often ask my mum to make me some homemade meatballs (Frikadellen) or at a restaurant I like to order a traditional […]
Did you know that day spas are very popular in Germany? There are also wonderful spa hotels situated amidst beautiful countryside – some places you may have never heard of. I always enjoy spending time with my friends – whether it’s a girlie night out, a cultural outing, an exhibition or going to a concert. I […]
What comes to mind when you think of German cuisine? If your first thoughts are sausages, sauerkraut, Black Forest gateau and big hearty meals, then you certainly won’t be the only one who assumes German food can be on the heavy side! But things are changing as Germans have become more mindful of what and […]
Hi there, This is a guest blog by Jérôme from www.bottlestops.com, who offers wine tours in the Hessia wine region and has some great Christmas market tips for us. Enjoy reading his blog and have fun at your next Christmas market visit. Nadja x If you missed Oktoberfest, why not visit one of the […]
