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  • Day trip to Strasbourg – what to see in Strasbourg in a day

    Day trip to Strasbourg – what to see in Strasbourg in a day

    Have you ever been to Strasbourg in France? Whilst staying with my parents in Germany recently, we decided to take a little day trip to Strasbourg. It was less than two hours’ drive from there, making Strasbourg a perfect day trip destination. So, how about I tell you what to see in Strasbourg in a…

  • 12 Things to Know about Germany

    12 Things to Know about Germany

    As you might know, I grew up in Germany. And although I have lived in the UK for over a decade now, Germany is where I spent most of my life. But the longer I live abroad, the more I stumble across little peculiars. Nothing major. After all, life in the UK and in Germany…

  • A weekend in Skegness Lincolnshire (England)

    A weekend in Skegness Lincolnshire (England)

    Hi guys. It’s been a while. Hope you’ve all been well in these last few months? I am glad you are still here and haven’t completely forgotten me. Sorry, somehow life got a little hectic and the blog had to stay on the backburner. But, I’ll try my best to make up for it going…

  • ICE Travel in Germany – Exploring Germany by fast train

    ICE Travel in Germany – Exploring Germany by fast train

    Although I hold a driving license and I used to drive regularly (whilst still living in Germany it was unavoidable), nowadays I am not too keen on driving for hours anymore, especially if it involves getting myself a rental car. So, when I am out and about during my business trips I will either try…

  • Inside the British Airways Lounge at JFK Airport

    Inside the British Airways Lounge at JFK Airport

    As you might know, I am a frequent flyer on British Airways. And one of the perks of my silver status is access to the airport lounge, whenever I fly. So, travelling back from New York was no exception obviously. We’ve been to the lounge at JFK a couple of times before and it didn’t…

  • Is Alcatraz worth a visit? Exploring the iconic Rock

    Is Alcatraz worth a visit? Exploring the iconic Rock

    When visiting San Francisco for the first time (as we did recently), there are certain sights that just need to be on your San Francisco bucket list: Golden Gate Bridge, Cable Cars, the sea lions at Pier 39 and obviously Alcatraz Island. I mean how could you not visit Alcatraz when in San Francisco? But…

  • What you should know about the New York Destination Fee Scam

    What you should know about the New York Destination Fee Scam

    Have you ever come across the New York Destination fee? Or New York amenity fee? Or resort fee? No? Well, me neither. Until our recent NYC trip. Seems this kid has many names. And is common practice in quite a few US cities (Las Vegas being a really notorious one apparently). Until about two years…

  • British Airways Executive Club worth signing up for?

    British Airways Executive Club worth signing up for?

    Let’s talk travel perks a little. There are lots of frequent traveller programmes out there and I will shortly publish another post about all the programmes I use. But for now, I want to focus on the loyalty programme of British Airways. And the question whether or not the British Airways Executive Club is worth…

  • Things to know when eating out in Paris

    Things to know when eating out in Paris

    If there is one thing the French are famous for, it sure is their cuisine. Eating in general, but more specifically eating out is a huge part of the French way of life. Should you be heading to Paris anytime soon, let me tell you all about the dining etiquette in Paris. Including all the…

  • Which ticket for Paris? Quick Guide on Public Transport in Paris

    Which ticket for Paris? Quick Guide on Public Transport in Paris

    One of the things that I found most confusing when I started my new project was the public transport in Paris. I mean this wasn’t the first time I visited Paris and I had to manoeuvre my way around before. But deciding which ticket to choose for Paris? There are so many different options: single…

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