Alisa Jordan Writes

Visiting the Black Forest in the Winter

I went Schneeschuhwandern (snow shoe hiking) in the Black Forest and it’s an experience I’ll never forget! It’s a great idea for if you want to get out of the city and see some snow but don’t quite fancy skiing. Here’s what I got up to: Setting off at 8:30am, we drove from Frankfurt to the…

Things to do in Kraków in the Winter

Kraków is the perfect city for a long weekend away. If you stay in the city centre then you can more or less reach everywhere by foot and, in comparison to the London or Frankfurt, prices are pretty cheap. This was my second trip to Kraków, so I thought I’d share a few of my favourite…

The best views of Frankfurt and its skyline

Frankfurt has some great viewing points and as I always take visitors to enjoy the view, I thought it would be worth sharing on my blog too. Home to the River Main and Germany’s only skyline, here are my favourite places to take in the view: Eisener Steg Frankfurt’s famous Eisener Steg bridge is located…

Missing things from home when you live abroad

I missed so many things from home when I first moved abroad; things that I never even used to think twice about. And despite all the new benefits, including walking to work and having Frankfurt’s skyline practically on my doorstep, there was nothing more annoying than not being able to buy the deodorant that I’d…

Frankfurt to Wiesbaden – A Day Trip

I visited Wiesbaden, a small town located just outside of Frankfurt, when some friends cam to visit. It was the perfect day trip for exploring more of Hessen without having to venture too far. Getting to Wiesbaden You can reach Wiesbaden from Frankfurt in less than an hour, just take the S1, S8 or S9…

5 Cafés worth visiting in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is full of cafés and I always enjoy trying out new places. Whether you want to enjoy your own company for a couple of hours or catch up with friends over coffee, here are a few cafés I’d recommend visiting in Frankfurt: Das Herz von Frankfurt Located near Römer, Das Herz von Frankfurt is a…

English words used in the German language that don’t make sense in English

I’ll never forget how confused I was when, at 14 years old, my German exchange partner asked me “Can I use your handy?” I had no idea what she was on about and I’m pretty sure she thought I was stupid when I couldn’t answer her. She even said “But it’s an English word!” And…

Sharing your life abroad with friends from home

There’s something special about friends coming to visit you abroad. Catching up in ‘real life’, rather than through a screen, becomes ever-more appreciated and I love being able to share snippets of my (not so new) life in another city. As well as the hours on end of talking, when my visitor first arrives, and…

Frankfurt to the Black Forest – A long weekend away

I ventured south of Frankfurt to the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) and have created a small itinerary for if you fancy getting out of the city on your next weekend away. Where to stay I would recommend staying in either Altglashütten-Falkau or Titisee. Altglashütten-Falkau if you fancy a small guest house or apartment in a quiet…

It’s ok to say ‘no’ to moving abroad

Two of my friends in London (who don’t know each other) were recently offered the opportunity to move abroad as part of their career. My friend Jay* was offered a job in her dream country, Taiwan**, a place that she had actually lived before and that she knew she would thoroughly enjoy. My other friend…

Why German bathrooms are more practical than English bathrooms

An odd topic to write about, I know. But Germany really wins when it comes to practicality on this one and to be honest, it would be great if the UK would adopt a few of Germany’s bathroom norms. The separate taps In Britain, we turn on the taps and quickly move our hands from left…

Choosing to stay with family or move abroad

When given the choice to move abroad, one of the first things we often ask ourselves is “What about my family?” For many of us, family is one of our top priorities in life. Especially when they begin to extend and there are engagements, weddings, pregnancies, and unfortunately sometimes funerals too. We often feel as though…

Spending time alone vs socialising as an expat

An issue I’ve had as I’ve become more independent during my time abroad (and probably with age) is that enjoying my own company and happily making plans with myself can sometimes mean that I don’t socialise as much as I feel I could. I guess this isn’t the worst problem in the world as I…

Vegetarian restaurants in Frankfurt

I love eating out in Frankfurt because, despite the typical meat-heavy German cuisine, there are some delicious vegetarian options for those of us who prefer to eat meat free. After trying out quite a few places, here are my favourite vegetarian & vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner spots for the next time you’re feeling hungry….

How to travel Europe from Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the perfect location to travel from. It’s located in the centre of Europe and is home to Germany’s largest airport, making travel to other European countries extremely easy and accessible. I’ve put together a few tips to help you out when exploring. Here’s how to get around: Aeroplane There are two airports in…

A summer weekend in Frankfurt- Things to do

Whether you are new to Frankfurt, looking for something to do or are having guests for the weekend, it’s always good to get recommendations from a local. Here are my top suggestions for a summer weekend in Frankfurt. Enjoy! Friday Morning: Breakfast @ Elaine’s deli A scenic walk along the River Main – Start at Willy…