Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is a small spa town located just outside of Frankfurt. It was once the summer holiday location of German royals, hence its reputation of having 'champagne air'. On my day trip to Bad Homburg, I chose to spend an hour walking around the Kurpark and then hop on a bus... Continue Reading →
I miss Frankfurt, even though I live here
When taking the opportunity to spring clean during the start of the first lockdown, I hadn't considered that one year later we'd still be in a similar situation. It's crazy to think that next month I'll be back to wiping down my cupboards and cleaning the windows whilst letting the spring breeze drift through the... Continue Reading →
What really is German ‘Ordnung’?
Along with Beer, Pretzels and the Autobahn, Germany is well known for it's 'Ordnung', often translated as 'order'. However, when exploring the assumed order, organisation and efficiency of German culture, there seems to be more than what meets the eye. Before delving into the topic, I feel a definition is appropriate: Rumour: "An unofficial interesting... Continue Reading →
