I’m back today with another update on self-isolation here in Germany! Though, in Germany, life has been trying to go back to normal. Shops and hair salons have now reopened, but we have to wear masks everywhere we go. It definitely takes some getting used to and can be quite Continue Reading
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1 Month of Self-Isolation in Germany
Hi, everyone and welcome back! As I’m sure is the same with all of you, this past month has been anything but normal. The whole experience of being in the middle of a pandemic has been quite odd and surreal. One month of self-isolating here in Germany has definitely had Continue Reading
Feeling Far From Home
Hello, everyone! I know that it’s been a while since I’ve written anything here, but I just haven’t had the time! That being said, I really wanted to share what it’s been like in Germany the past couple of weeks with the spread of the Coronavirus. The worldwide closing of Continue Reading
Visiting Xanten Germany
The first time we visited Xanten was a few days before our daughter was born. It was 30+ degrees out, and for a pregnant lady, I was quite uncomfortable! Since then, we’ve been back a few more times but, just like every old German town, there’s always more to be Continue Reading
Update!
Hi everyone! I just wanted to jump on here a say that I’ve got a blog planned for today all about visiting the town of Xanten. It’s almost done and I wanted to share it today, but little E has other plans! So, stay tuned! It’s been a challenge the Continue Reading
Day-Trip to Limburg, Germany
Hello, everyone and welcome! I’m sorry for missing last weeks post, but today I’m back and I wanted to share about a little day-trip we took last week to visit Limburg, Germany! When we first set off to Limburg I didn’t actually know where we were going! Thankfully, I can Continue Reading
How to Cope with Change After Moving Abroad
After all of the excitement of Christmas and New Years, most people are heading back to work and school this week. I, as a new mom, have a hard time remembering what day it is! The past year has been a crazy transition, not only to motherhood, but also with Continue Reading
Welcome to 2020!
Frohes neues Jahr! Happy New Year! Welcome to the year 2020! My New Year’s Eve, or Silvester as it’s called in German, wasn’t an overly exciting day. People did, however start setting off fireworks at 8:30am! People here go a little more crazy about fireworks in Canada and they’re even Continue Reading
Visiting The German Christmas Markets
If you haven’t been able to tell from my last two posts, I have been loving Christmastime in Germany! It’s been fun trying new foods and being in a different country during this festive season. And something that both locals and tourists look forward to this time of year are Continue Reading
Must-Try German Christmas Treats!
Germans celebrate the Christmas season with their beautiful Weihnachtsmärkte (Christmas Markets) and fun and historical traditions. But Christmas in Germany also means lots delicious seasonal baking that can be found at Bakeries and Christmas Markets. While there are endless snacking possibilities in Germany at Christmastime, today I’ll be sharing my Continue Reading