Learning Germany, pt.3: My guide to Berlin food
In this final installment of my little series on getting to know the Germany, we have to talk about Berlin food. And, sorry, no sauerkraut. Update 22 February 2017: All…
Learning Germany, pt. 2: Recalling the terrors in Berlin
Two phases of history mainly define how Germans perceive themselves today: WWII and the separation of the country through the wall. There are a few museums and memorials in Berlin…
Learning Germany, pt.1: An overview of German history
I’ve been German for 30-odd years and lived in Berlin most of them. Yet, the other week, when a dear friend visited my hometown for the first time, learned things…
ONE Germany in Tanzania
To get us started here’s a review of a trip to Tanzania I went on with my beloved NGO ONE. We went to Arusha and Dar es Salaam in October…
Walking Home, week 22: Wisdom
Day 148 – to La Rochelle With a heavy heart I say goodbye to Sophie and Oléron. La Rochelle, or more specifically, Biarritz and the end of my march are…
Walking Home, week 13: Gods’ plans
Although looking at history – old and new – I absolutely cannot believe in organized religion, I believe – after this journey more than ever – that a higher power…
