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Hey Everyone! As you all know, I’m a proud German, having been born there and raised in the German culture. Being German, and not living in Germany, is a funny thing; everybody wants to tell you about their long-lost fifth removed cousin (“you must know who he/she/it is!”) or their favorite beer that they drank once, five . . . → Read More: Hannover, Germany: Home of the other Oktoberfest! The allure of the Mediterranean keeps calling. Summer may be drawing to a close, but knowing that you can explore charming beach villages in Spain, Italy and Portugal, with views that truly take your breath away, make road tripping along Europe’s Mediterranean coast that much more fulfilling. Research the right car hire companies, familiarise yourself with . . . → Read More: 3 Coastal Routes along the European Mediterranean  Hey guys! I was writing about Africa this morning, and I got distracted by some photography I took while I was living in Paris this past autumn. Through out my travels, I’ve been trying to work on my skills as a photographer (although my seventeen year old sister still beats me when she starts spouting stuff about . . . → Read More: Photographs: Strike in Paris, France Bonjour tout le monde! It’s been one hell of a ride. The last eleven months: oh. my. word. Living in two African countries and then in Paris, France? The memories could fill a thousand books, which brings me to my exciting news/old news (for those of you who know me well). I have decided to write a book . . . → Read More: Life’s a changin’; leaving Paris, thoughts on "sex lives with cannibals", and other such important things. My time in Paris is almost up. Bet you didn’t know that! Yes, my dearies, I am returning to the US of A. More information on that tomorrow…but for now: What comes next? After months overseas…what is my next big adventure? I’ll let you guys guess, if you like. Hint: It does not involve a diamond ring, a nine-month . . . → Read More: What happens after all of your plans have run their course? About ten minutes ago my life changed. Squeezing myself around a stack of soda cans, I glanced to my left and I saw them. I saw packets of Pim’s cookies. Pim’s? Yes. Pim’s. The best thing since sliced bread. Literally. Pim’s are a wonderfully British (or I assume they are British) cookie whose jelly layer, chocolate covering, . . . → Read More: All that in a box of chocolates? You know…I lived in Africa thinking that I would be in the most dangerous of countries, and I was OK with that. I was taking calculated risks, staying away from dubious persons, and in general, just being a smart cookie. In recent weeks, it has become known that terrorist attacks are planned in the greater European continent, . . . → Read More: Am I ever safe? Anyone who loves theatre should visit London at least once in their life. The city is one of the traditional heartlands of this centuries-old form of live entertainment, and at any given time there are myriad performances going on at venues across the city, in iconic West End theatre halls like the London Palladium through to . . . → Read More: How to Enjoy a London Theatre Trip! Hello tout le monde! Man. It. Has. Been. A. Rough. Week. Moving to Paris sounds so romantic, so fun, so…everything you’ve ever wanted to do with your life and haven’t done yet. Well, while it might be those things for people with lots of money, it is not for thrifty backpackers like myself. Don’t get me wrong: I love . . . → Read More: As someone famous once said…merde actually! As you all know: I’ve been trying to learn French. Actually, I’ve been succeeding at learning French. Or at least, I think I’ve been succeeding. Anyway, during my learning my two awesome French roommates have told me some funny or weird French sayings, and I thought I would share them with you. French saying: “When you bang your head . . . → Read More: French vs. English. France wins. |
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