Category Archives: Travel

unser Wochenende / our weekend

Posted on 12. June 2016 by erdhummel

(English version follows below) Seit Monaten haben wir ja von ein bisschen Erholung geträumt….jetzt endlich, nach der Verteidigung war es nun so weit: ein von einer lieben Person geschenkter Kurzurlaub auf einem Bauernhof, hurra!!! Nach einigen Startschwierigkeiten (kinderlose Leser dürfen … Continue reading →

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Spring day at Walensee

Posted on 3. March 2016 by erdhummel

Today is one of these days again….when you wake up and it’s white outside (like on all the other mornings recently) and all the snow will be gone again in the afternoon. When you are having lunch and your older … Continue reading →

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fun with flats – guest entry from Karsten

Posted on 28. February 2016 by erdhummel

I had never lived in shared flats until very late in my life – during my Bachelor studies I lived in a student dormitory, with contained kitchen and bathroom. Interaction with my direct neighbours was consequently scarce and limited to … Continue reading →

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Arth-Goldau wildlife park

Posted on 5. November 2015 by erdhummel

Is it really November? It surely feels like early October with temperatures around 18° C, colored trees and clear blue sky! With my mother in law staying with us and hence a car available, we decided to enjoy yet another … Continue reading →

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holiday snapshot number six: company

Posted on 20. July 2015 by erdhummel

During our last days at my parent’s garden, the little one and I enjoyed the company of my sister and her family. While I enjoyed the time to catch up a little bit, the little one was delighted to observe … Continue reading →

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holiday snapshot number five: the garden

Posted on 16. July 2015 by erdhummel

After almost two weeks at the Baltic Sea, the little one and I went to my parent’s place and spent some wonderfully relaxing days at our very own summer resort. Our normal rhythm each day: waking up, then reading books … Continue reading →

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holiday snapshot number four: the BEACH!

Posted on 14. July 2015 by erdhummel

One of the big advantages of Northern Germany is definitely…the beach! Or the seaside, in general. Depending what you are looking for. I love the seaside. And I miss the seaside whenever I am not there. Stormy autumn weather? Perfect … Continue reading →

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holiday snapshot number three: picking strawberries

Posted on 13. July 2015 by erdhummel

One day before we left Zurich I cleared our first strawberry bed as the season was more or less over. At the Baltic Sea, the season had just started. So? Trip to the nearest organic strawberry field. Result? More than … Continue reading →

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holiday snapshot number two: Open-Air-Museum

Posted on 11. July 2015 by erdhummel

During our first year, Karsten and I had a discussion about which part in Germany is most suitable for a holiday. Being from the Black Forest, Karsten of course said Southern Germany. Being from the Baltic Sea, I of course … Continue reading →

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holiday update (snapshot number one)

Posted on 9. July 2015 by erdhummel

After two weeks of holiday, many beautiful impressions and activities and several too-hot-to-sleep nights we suddenly have a temperature drop of more than 20° celsius and pouring rainfall today. Which is, I must admit, a bit of a relief as … Continue reading →

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