Hot springs were discovered thousands of years ago Those clever Romans – they discovered the benefits of spring water It is believed that the Romans discovered the health benefits of spring water as far back as 1300BC. Spa towns began to develop in areas around mineral springs – the first being the town of Spa, […]
I’ve always found the psychological dynamics of football fans fascinating. Many fans develop a strong loyalty to their team – often FOREVER! I’m an emotional person, and whenever I join my husband, who has been a loyal Fortuna Düsseldorf fan since he was twelve years old, the atmosphere and solidarity between the fans always touches […]
Are you a food or music lover? Maybe relaxing in a spa after spending the day doing a favourite outdoor activity is more your thing. Whatever it is, you should definitely check out my event recommendations in Germany. In my view, it’s a great idea to combine a city break or holiday with some events […]
This year, I’d like to create a series of blogs about the many relationships and friendships that have developed between the Germans and Brits since the end of World War Two. I’m certainly not going to be mentioning the War 😊 or the political turmoil around Brexit. Instead, I’ll be looking closer at the human […]
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, […]
The Christmas holidays are a time for celebrating – and that includes a perfectly trimmed Christmas tree, adorned with your favourite ornaments as a centre piece. Many of us opt for a real Christmas tree, but as with all living things, they come in all shapes and sizes! Therefore, tree trimming is an essential element […]
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 […]
Have you ever been to a Christmas market in Germany? If so, where did you go and which is your favourite? Whenever I’ve spoken to people about going to a Christmas market in Germany, the big cities like Munich, Berlin or Hamburg are always mentioned. However, followers from my community have mentioned Münster and Aachen. […]
