From time to time my mum and her dog come to visit me. And what better to do than spend a day at the beach? Her dog even stayed with me for a month, so I want to share some of the experiences I had while being at the beach with a dog. If your […]
Eating out as a vegan in Rostock
As the title suggests, this blog is about where to eat out as a vegan in Rostock. Cooking can be great, it can be a lot of fun and a nice social activity. But if you are on holiday, you maybe feel like treating yourself and therefore choose to eat out. Or maybe your are […]
Being Vegan in Rostock
Eating meat, eggs and dairy is pretty much still seen as eating a “normal“ diet in Germany. Most shops also sell these products, so you actually don’t really need to worry were to shop, at least in terms of availability. Being vegan or being on a plant-based diet, however, can be a bit more difficult. […]
Cause you’re young and wild and free – Rostock’s Club Guide
Let’s be honest: When you’re young, one hand is always reserved for holding a beer, and sleep is a word you all too rarely hear about. Sound familiar? I feel you. So let me help you find the best places in Rostock to indulge your party passion, tested and approved by me and my flatmates […]
5 more ways to be more eco-friendly while staying in Rostock
In my last post I showed you five ways how you can lessen your impact on the environment while staying in Rostock. Our behaviour has a huge impact on the planet. Some places, like the oceans, are already struggling with our massive waste production. That’s why I wanted to give you another five ideas about how […]
Rostock Libraries Part 1: Stadtbibliothek (City Library) + Get free comics!
This blog entry will focus only on the Stadtbibliothek. A second part about the university library, and possibly more book and library-related musings will follow at some point. I realise that this might be a niche topic on a blog targeted, at least according to its name, at backpackers, i.e. tourists. But then again, it […]
I’m Shouting from the Rooftop Baby…
I’m Shouting from the Rooftop Baby… …come pick me up! The city centre, the port, Warnemünde. Boom. There you have it. The three super sweet, super beautiful and super hip spots in Rostock. And yes. They are super clichéd. In fact, every time I tell people about them, I find myself wanting to tell them […]
5 ways to be more eco-friendly while staying in Rostock
Being more eco-friendly is something many people think about nowadays because we understand the huge impact our behaviour can have on our environment. Being eco-friendly while travelling can be extremely difficult because you are not in your usual surroundings. Here are 5 ideas for how you can lessen your impact on the environment while staying […]
Further Notes on (and Praise of) LiWu Once Again + Recommendation: Border (Swedish fantasy/folklore/supernatural film)
Given that this is my first contribution to this website, I thought I might as well kick it off with something I’m really into and link it up with a recommendation of something you could do right now. I love going to the cinema, especially smaller independent/arthouse type cinemas. And in Rostock, that means the […]
BioBalsam Rostock: A place for relaxation and natural skincare
Nowadays, more and more people are looking for ways to get back to more natural solutions, instead of buying chemical products with questionable ingredients. A new trend has developed: getting back to basics. Particular in the field of skincare, many people want to know about the origin of ingredients and be assured that the products […]
Waldenberger: A place for everybody with a sweet tooth and a passion for the exceptional
As many tourists linger around in Rostock’s city, the old town, at the “Stadthafen“ or the beach, not many people stray around the KTV (THE student district). But you’ll miss out on something, as there are many small restaurants and cafes. Personally, I particularly like the “Waldenberger“, a tiny cafe with a variety of delicious, […]
Sport offerings at the University of Rostock
Everything from Aerobic-Mix to Zumba I’ve never been an athletic person, or interested in sports. I do, however, like trying out new things. So that is what I did when the university’s sports program crossed my eyes. They currently offer several different courses to choose from. Of course, the offers change from semester to semester and […]