Yad Vashem – Israel´s view of the Holocaust
Yad Vashem is Israel´s official Holocaust memorial. As a German citizen I try to learn as much as possible about this horrible slot in my nations history. Only when you understand something you can...
View ArticleWhy nationality does not matter and what it has to do with travel
Photo Credit: Francesca Palazzi via www.flikr.com Almost everybody has encountered prejudice in regards to their race or nationality at some point in their lives, either at home or while traveling. I...
View ArticleHow to spend one day in Vienna
Vienna is such a wonderful city, with such a vast history and so much to see. If you only have one day, however, a visit in Vienna is still worthwhile. My friend and I just had about a day in Vienna...
View Article3 reasons to fall in love with Brittany, France
Recently, I had the chance to visit Brittany in France through a familarisation trip by La Cordee Reisen I was invited on for work. It was my first time to visit this area of France and I immidiately...
View ArticleRevisiting expat life in Edinburgh – how to heal your relationship with a city
Expat life in Edinburgh Edinburgh is not only one of the most fascinating cities in the world, but also a very important part of my life. It is my most significant expat life experiences, since it...
View ArticleHidden politics -the Regierungsbunker from the inside
I recently visited Bonn, which used to be the capital of west-Germany from 1945-1990. However, since Berlin was re-instated as capital of the united Germany, Bonn has almost become forgotten. As...
View ArticleJerusalem – the capital of monotheistic religion
As much as one hears in the general media about Israeli politics as little one really hears about the country itself, it´s culture and heritage. Of course I knew about the relevance of Jerusalem for...
View ArticleWhat to expect when visiting Cologne during Carnival
Cologne is known not only as one of the oldest cities in Germany, but especially for its Carnival. And since Carnival is just around the corner, I would like to share my experience from visiting...
View ArticleResponsible travel practices #1: Using a bottle with integrated filter
In my personal experience it is easier to avoid producing plastic waste at home than while traveling. On the road I found, the majority of the plastic waste I produced was by buying bottled water....
View ArticleWelcome to Morocco Or: How I experienced culture shock
I have been travelling my whole life to all sorts fo places, so I would describe myself as an experienced traveller. However, last fall my partner and I travelled to Morocco and I actually experienced...
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