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The Adventures of Heidi and Jiewon: Amsterdam

I had to go to Holland.  There were only a few things I wanted to do there: ride a bike, see the tulip fields, and visit the Van Gogh Museum.  I was ready to go alone, but traveling with a … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Heidi and Amanda: Darmstadt, Heidelberg and Frankenstein’s Castle

All good things must come to an end, and my trip with Amanda was no different.  Our last stop was to visit her friend, Charlotte, in Darmstadt.  Many people asked me “Why are you going to Darmstadt?”  It’s a fair … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Heidi and Amanda: Köln (Cologne)

After Dresden, Amanda and I needed a bit of a break.  We spent a few days in Damme, doing laundry, riding bikes, eating Grünkohl and sleeping for free at my apartment.  Refreshed and in clean clothing, we took the train … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Heidi and Amanda: Dresden

I have so many travel reports to catch up with!  That’s not really a terrible problem to have though, now is it?  I should also apologize for my general lack of posting over the past two weeks.  I left my … Continue reading

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Tanz in den Mai!

No other day of the year has such long-reaching roots in the most random smattering of traditions as May 1st.  It is also one of my favorite topics to talk about and teach about because the first of May is … Continue reading

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