Nestled near the harbor of Schleswig is the old fishing village of Holm. Coming from the Danish word for “small island”, this fishing village was originally an island that was only connected to mainland Schleswig by a bridge. This changed in 1933 and the settlement is now easily accessible directly by car. An idyllic nook in the city of Schleswig, it still retains the fishing tradition that provided its livelihood for several centuries.
When you initially think of German food, you automatically think of the classics – Bratwurst, Bretzel, and Schnitzel. However, traditional German food is so much more than these typical dishes. Not only is there a wide assortment of food options due to regional differences, but…
September 7, 2021
Germany is a land of history and culture spanning over 1,000 years and significantly influencing the rest of the world. With a total of 46 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany, there are 43 cultural sites and 3 natural sites in the country. Additionally, there…
May 2, 2021
Train travel in Germany is one of the easiest, fastest, and most comfortable ways to get around the country. When given the choice, I always try to go by train. I find it much more relaxing, quite scenic, and stress-free. However, navigating German train travel…
April 22, 2021
Located close to the Danish border in the North Sea is the chicest island you’ve never heard of before. Sylt is home to some of German’s richest and most distinguished citizens and a much-beloved vacation destination. While it’s an easy day trip from Hamburg, it’s…
March 10, 2021
While Sylt is considered the ritzy island of Germany and Helgoland is Germany’s deep-sea island, Peter and I wanted a new experience and decided to opt for the island of Rügen one Easter weekend. Located in northeast Germany on the Baltic Sea, the island used to…
February 14, 2021
The German island of Helgoland has been a bucket list item for me since I moved to Hamburg back in 2016. It’s Germany’s only island not in the vicinity of the mainland and requires a high-speed ferry ride from Hamburg to reach the island. With…
February 13, 2021