Seligenstadt is a pretty town, southeast of Frankfurt, located on the River Main. If you also like the tranquility of typical German towns, Seligenstadt is a day trip worth doing! Arriving in Seligenstadt Seligenstadt is easily reachable from Frankfurt. Ideal for a day trip, I arrived in Seligenstadt around midday and headed back to Frankfurt... Continue Reading →
Frankfurt: a summary Google "Frankfurt" and click "images." You'll see hundreds of photos of: The skyline Then google "What is Frankfurt like?" You'll find loads of websites that tell you: It's international; You can get by without German; Something about banks; Which will lead to a comparison to London; Oh, and Apfelwein. These are all... Continue Reading →
One week into the corona lockdown in Germany and I was struggling. In fact, I just couldn't wait for lockdown to be over. After eight weeks of being at home, the restrictions have been eased and I feel absolutely no excitement. Like nada. Zero relief. Different countries are at different stages One reason for the... Continue Reading →
Located in Höchst, Schwanheimer Düne is not far from the station and is worth a visit if you fancy a quiet walk with a green backdrop. You can reach Höchst station from Frankfurt main station in less than 15 minutes, and it's perfect for exploring the suburbs if you fancy a break from the inner-city.... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
I visited Wiesbaden, a small town located just outside of Frankfurt, when some friends came 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... Continue Reading →
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 FrankfurtLocated near Römer, Das Herz von Frankfurt is a chic... Continue Reading →
Before moving, I told myself that I'd live in Germany for a minimum of three years. I gathered that three years would give me enough time to really improve my language skills, become familiar with Frankfurt and build strong relationships with those around me. What I didn't consider, is that after three years of giving... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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.... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
The second half of winter is usually pretty quiet and if you're anything like me you'll almost hibernate until it finally begins to get warm again. But as much as I love being at home, I just can't stay indoors all the time. So here's 5 things to do in Frankfurt in the winter: 1.... Continue Reading →
Whilst I was more than ready to live alone before moving abroad, I decided to live in a flat share to meet people and make friends. Whilst it wasn't always a smooth experience, moving to a new city that you are not familiar with and where you don't know anyone can be lonely. My original... Continue Reading →
After being asked about what it's like to be a woman of colour in Frankfurt, specifically a black woman, and if I have experienced any racism, I've decided to share my experiences with you. I always start by saying that I don't work in a strictly German environment, in fact, due to the nature of... Continue Reading →
