Different country, different rules I still remember the day we arrived in the UK from Germany with our little West Highland Terrier, Sammy....
Hot springs were discovered thousands of years ago Those clever Romans – they discovered the benefits of spring water It is believed that the...
The positive effect of sea air The Wadden Sea – a miracle healer Have you ever experienced the positive effect that sea air has...
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...
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...
Partying, weekends away with mates – and lots of alcohol. That used to be my perception of Norderney back in the eighties when I...
It’s not long now until Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt in German), which falls on Thursday, 30th May 2019 this year. It’s a bank holiday...
With Christmas and the new year firmly behind us, many of us are starting to think about booking our summer holiday. For the organised...
I hope you enjoyed reading my last blog about our family holiday to the Bavarian Forest in the summer of 2014. The eastern part...
As you may know, we’re a small family of three – my husband, my 8-year-old son and myself. Although, strictly speaking, we are four...
In my series of blogs about relationships and friendships between Brits and Germans, I’m also looking at twin city connections. You might already know...
Are you a food or music lover? Maybe relaxing in a spa after spending the day doing a favourite outdoor activity is more your...
In November 2018, I interviewed Tracy about her family holiday to the Black Forest. I was really interested to hear about her experience of...
In December 2015, we decided to spend a week in Bavaria, in the small village of Lenggries. We’d been there several years earlier for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Christmas holidays are a time for celebrating – and that includes a perfectly trimmed Christmas tree, adorned with your favourite ornaments as a...
Have you ever considered visiting Germany during the winter? In my unbiased opinion, I think Germany is worth visiting at any time of year....
Oh, how I love traditional Rhenisch food! Every time I go back to my home country, normally at least about two or three times...
Nature makes us calm It’s no secret that nature makes us feel good. Taking a stroll in the local park means that we will...
Did you know that day spas are very popular in Germany? There are also wonderful spa hotels situated amidst beautiful countryside – some places you...
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...
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...
When I started planning what we could do around Lindau, I was over the moon to notice that the Käseschule Cheese School in Thalkirchdorf...
I know it’s only the beginning of Autumn and it’s far too early to mention the c-word! After a fantastic summer I really don’t...
If you didn’t read my last blog about why we decided to go to Büsum for our summer holiday this year, you can read...
With weeks of temperatures reaching way over 25C, no one can argue that we haven’t had a good summer this year! Even in the...
Have you ever heard of the tiny islands dotted along Germany’s North Sea coast? They are known as the East Frisian islands, with all...
Düsseldorf – discover its style If you’ve already read my blog ‘I love Düsseldorf’, you’ll already know that it’s a place very close to...
Social media – The good and the bad You might have read my last blog post about how social media can open up a...
Lake Constance – Germany’s Riviera Despite having travelled extensively around Germany, we had never been to Lake Constance. The area isn’t called Germany’s...
Bavaria and Baden-Wurttemberg: a food lover’s paradise Whenever we’re on holiday or I’m out discovering places for my website and community, I try...
Hooray! It’s summer in the UK and that means holidays, sun cream, sunglasses, al-fresco dining and pub gardens. But do you know what Germans...
Düsseldorf’s hidden gems As well as the well-known areas of Düsseldorf, I wanted to discover some of the up and coming trendy areas. So,...
We had an amazing holiday in Germany last year in summer (2017) and I’d like to share why I think you should go...
Do you have your head in the sand when it comes to the growing trend in social media networking? If so, this could be...
I had the pleasure of trying out the Altbier-Safari beer tour while I was in Düsseldorf last December and I must say, it was...
It is estimated that around 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), with more woman than men being...
North Rhine-Westphalia – or rather a village close to Düsseldorf and conveniently near to Düsseldorf Airport used to be my home. People from the...
With the weather heating up nicely and the school holidays fast approaching, many of us are now turning our attention to those all-important summer...
Let’s face it – children love running wild in the great outdoors. It’s not only enjoyable, it has masses of health benefits too. Engaging...
As you might already know, we as a family love travelling around Germany. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the UK’s stunning countryside...
For most of us, our holiday is the most important and precious time of the year. If we’re working full-time, we might only get...
Firstly I’d like to say THANK YOU to all my followers! I appreciate every like, share and comment you all make. You might not...