Making time for mindfulness has never been more essential than it is today. With many of us trying to juggle work with being a parent, and tackling a seemingly endless ‘to do’ list, it’s no wonder that half the nation is suffering from stress-related illnesses at any one time. Modern life can be bad for […]
In my last blog, I talked about our Easter holiday to Büsum on Germany’s North Sea coast. We had a brilliant two weeks in this wonderful seaside resort. This small fishing town has changed a lot over the years, and I can honestly say for the better. However, there is one thing that will never […]
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, […]
The positive effect of sea air The Wadden Sea – a miracle healer Have you ever experienced the positive effect that sea air has on your health and wellbeing? I always notice the benefits of the fresh salty air when I spend time by the North Sea – whether it’s on the beautiful British coast, […]
The diversity of Germany’s natural landscape Germany’s landscape is so diverse that it attracts millions of nature lovers every year. The coastal areas in the North are protected habitats for numerous plants and animals, and the country is home to some stunning national parks and forests. In my series of blogs about Germany’s beautiful nature, […]
Partying, weekends away with mates – and lots of alcohol. That used to be my perception of Norderney back in the eighties when I was a teenager. This East Frisian island on Germany’s North Sea coast had a reputation of being a party island; late nights, and not always happy outcomes. Thankfully, this is no […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s face it, we all love a holiday! So, why aren’t us Brits taking our full holiday entitlement? According to a YouGov survey in 2015, figures revealed that around 36% of British people don’t take their full holiday entitlement. Reasons varied from wanting to carry over days to the following year (26%), never getting around […]
