Always happy to help, heart-warming smiles and friendly conversations are often unique characteristics of small businesses. These valuable traits cost nothing but add to the vibrant community spirit of Frankfurt's various neighbourhoods. These small wonders have helped me settle in Frankfurt, and really feel at home. As well as supporting your local economy, shopping at... Continue Reading →
Moving abroad is challenging, but moving abroad during a pandemic adds a whole new level to the experience! I have often thought about how different things would be if I had moved abroad within the last year; how I met new people then and how I would go about meeting new people now. After collecting... Continue Reading →
Lohrpark is Frankfurt's highest-lying park, which is no surprise given the breath-taking view of the city's skyline. Arriving at Lohrpark It's super easy to get to Lohrpark. You can take the number 30 bus from Konstablerwache to Heiligenstock/ Lohrberg, which takes approx 15 mins. You can also go by car as parking is available, but... Continue Reading →
Whilst it's important to stay at home, going for walks in outdoor spaces is a great way to look after our physical and mental health during lockdown. Here's a list of my favourite outdoor spaces to go for a wander in Frankfurt. Jacobiweiher / Frankfurt City Forest Jacobiweiher is a pond located in Frankfurt's city... Continue Reading →
Rüdesheim is a small town in the Rheingau region, offering beautiful sites across the river Rhein, historical monuments and over 3000 hectares of vineyards. If you're not familiar with Riesling wine, you sure will be after a trip to what's said to be one of the best wine regions in the world. Arriving in Rüdesheim... Continue Reading →
Having moved from London to Frankfurt, I never felt the need to adapt to the fast pace of my new location. In fact, I adjusted to taking it slow in this small city. I was no longer rushing to be the first on the tube, trying to beat the lunch time rush at M&S, and... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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