A Day in Hamburg ๐ข Discovering Germanyโs Historic Port City ๐ฉ๐ช
Located in northern Germany, Hamburg is one of Europeโs largest ports and is often referred to as โGermanyโs gateway to the world.โ As a major Hanseatic League city, Hamburg thrived as a center of trade
A Weekend in Provins๐นA Medieval Hidden Gem near Paris ๐ฐ
A Medieval Town Just 50 Minutes from Paris ๐ Recently, our family was invited to a wedding in Provins, a beautifully preserved medieval town in France. Just a 50 minute train ride from Gare de
Dresden in a Day: Baroque Charm and Local Flavor๐ฉ๐ช
A Different World, Just Two Hours from Berlin ๐ Dresden, the baroque jewel of Saxony, is just about two hours away from Berlin by ICE train (Germanyโs high-speed train), perfect for a day trip. As
Elderflower for Allergy Season: Natureโs Gentle Comfort๐ฟ
From late spring to early summer, delicate Holunderblรผten (elderflowers) bloom gracefully along the streets and forests of Germany. With their sweet, elegant, and slightly floral fragrance, these charming blossoms have become a beloved seasonal symbol
Potsdam in a Day: History, Culture and a Taste of Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
Just an hour away from the bustle of Berlin, Potsdam is a peaceful city full of charm. If you’re looking for ideas, here are some of the places and flavors that made our weekends in
Spring with Rhubarbโค๏ธ A European Favorite๐ฟ
I still remember my first spring in Germany. At the supermarket, I saw piles of red, celery-like stalks and thought, โWhat is this?โ I noticed other shoppers carefully picking through them, and I couldnโt help
Not Quite Tokyo: Discovering Sushi Culture in Berlin๐ฃ
Sushi Restaurants in Berlin When you think of a sushi restaurant in Japan, what probably comes to mind is casual conveyor-belt sushi (Kaiten-Sushi) or the traditional style where a sushi chef carefully prepares each piece
Strawberry Season in Germany๐ A Sweet Taste of Spring
Spring in Germany isnโt just about asparagusโitโs also strawberry season! ๐ From April through early summer, bright red strawberry stands (Erdbeerstรคnde) start appearing all over town. Youโll see them in front of supermarkets, on the
Bee Pollen for Hay Fever? ๐ My Experience from a German Farmerโs Market
Lately, I came across a natural remedy for hay fever – bee pollen (Blรผtenpollen) – which is said to help strengthen your immune system ๐ฟ. Intrigued, I picked up a jar of Deutscher Blรผtenpollen at
Asparagus ๐ฑ A True Sign of Spring in Germany
When I spent my first spring in Germany, one thing truly surprised me: the markets and supermarkets overflowing with fat, gorgeous stalks of white and green asparagus! ๐ In Japan, when we think of “premium
๐ฉDonuts & Parfaits: A Sweet Stroll Through Berlin๐จ
When you think of Berlin and donuts, the classic Berliner probably comes to mind ๐. But in truth, this city is full of hidden gemsโcozy cafรฉs serving up seriously delicious donuts in all shapes and
A Taste of Easter ๐ฃ Traditions, Treats, and Family Memories
Signs of Spring in Germany When spring arrives in Germany, Easter is one of the first events that truly makes you feel the change in season. I still remember my first spring in Berlin. What
