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 […]
Cycling in and around Rostock – Let your bike be your best friend
Since I live in Rostock, my bike grew my best friend. Imagine my distress when after a few months my best friend unfortunately was stolen. Sadly, such incidents aren’t exceptional here. I heard from a few people that their bikes got stolen several times. I then bought a used one because I was scared of […]
In Schwerin you can get a Star!
When my last Blog was about the Schwerin Castle and the different ways people can use and enjoy it, I wrote about the possibility to get married in the castle, for example in the castle church. The Schwerin castle church has an active church community, but if there is no church service or wedding ceremony […]
Schwerin´s Castle from various perspectives
It´s not just the stunning view, there are also other aspects I associate with Schwerin castle. This beaut is used in a formal and an informal way concurrently. On the one hand, you can visit the castle as the seat of the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania where politicians legislate day by day. On the other […]
Where To Go For … a Döner
So, imagine you’ve been shopping all day and are exhausted. Your stomach’s telling you for half an hour already that it’s hungry, but you are too spent to go home and cook. For the most authentic German experience we advise you to go and get a Döner. The Döner was actually invented in Germany […]
Exploring Rostock’s Alternative Side – JAZ
Rostock as a not too big city probably still has (almost) everything you can imagine and could probably need. Like you might already have discovered on this blog or other resources, there are loads of cool places like bars, cafés, public areas which are pretty enjoyable but unfortunately often also a little crowded. So if […]
Heart over Head – About falling in love with a strange sport
(Yes, pun intended.) It was late August 2017 when I first got introduced to something that should be turning out to become a new passion of mine. Some friends and I were playing table tennis at Gerberbruch when the table next to us was occupied by some other guys. They quickly drew our attention when […]
A chilled way to spend Father’s Day
Eager for ease? Then getting out of the city and spending some lovely time in nature alongside your dad probably sounds appealing, right? At least that was how my father and I wanted to spend our time together on Father’s Day this year. He was able to get away from work temporarily, so we could […]
Where To Go For… Ice Cream
Picture this: You have been shopping all morning in Rostock’s Kröpi, the heart of the city. It is a hot day. The sun is beating down on you. You are delirious, longing for absolution. Where should you go for delicious, cool, life-saving ice-cream? In the city centre, there are several places to choose from. And […]
German Social Conventions I do not take a Part in But Which I Get
German Social Norms pt. 2 There are a lot of things Germans have their special views of. Whether that’s lifestyle, drinks, food .. the list goes on. Sadly, some stereotypical opinions of us actually pretty much hit the heart. One that might be quite familiar is: the beer. Don’t mess with our beer. Seriously, somehow […]