The WanderingBrits food delivery box is perfect if you: Are a Brit living abroad;Have British friends who live abroad;Or simply just love a good British snack 🙂 Since leaving the UK, I've had my fair share of snacks brought over by friends visiting from home. There's always something that I fancy, whether it be a... Continue Reading →
I'd seen that the 11km 3 Castles Trail or 3-Burgenweg lasts approx 3 hours. This is true if you're a pro who is ready to power through the hike. But instead, why not explore the three castles and relax a little whilst taking in the breathtaking views. For this, based on my own experience, you'll... Continue Reading →
Can you believe it's been four years already!? On 11th August 2016, I boarded a one-way flight to Frankfurt, and the time has gone so quickly. My fourth year came with a lot of change; some expected, and as for all of us - some unexpected. The Expected I started a new job. This might... Continue Reading →
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 →
Marburg is a lovely little town in central Hessen, located on the River Lahn. It's worth a day trip, and if travelling from Frankfurt, is easily reachable by train or car in an hour. I'd recommend going on a dry day as you'd ideally spend most of your time exploring Marburg by foot, taking in... Continue Reading →
The Jacobiweiher pond (Weiher = pond) is located in Frankfurt's Stadtwald (city forest), I stumbled across this beautiful pond when taking a walk with a friend, and then remembered that I actually went there during the first few days that I arrived in Frankfurt! It's refreshing greenery and still water, are picturesque for a quiet... 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 →
As I always take visitors to enjoy the view of the skyline, 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 view the skyline in Frankfurt: Eisener Steg Frankfurt's famous Eisener Steg bridge is located close to the... 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 →
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... 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:Â Breakfast @Â Elaine's deli A scenic walk along the River Main - Start at Willy... Continue Reading →
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