Traveling Kelsey
I travel not to escape life, but to be sure that life will not escape me! Come join me!
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When deciding where I wanted to go for my study abroad, I had two options: The University of Tübingen, which is located in the southern part of Germany and has a more authentic, college-town feel, or the University of Hamburg, located in the second largest city in Germany and in the northern part of the country. Naturally, after attending an urban school in Philadelphia, I had to go with Hamburg. The University… Read More
Beliebte deutsche Zeugnisse There are a number of things that I admire about the Germans and a number of things that, although they may be small, I would love to bring them back to the US with me. Whether it is curry-wurst and Kebob drunk food or the German’s sense of efficiency with regards to public transportation, there is something deep inside me that makes me love this country more than any… Read More
Altstadt In this part of Hamburg-Mitte, you can see the Hamburg Rathaus (City Hall) which has a number of events in the city hall square like the Stuttgart Wein Villiage, and main buildings for well-known companies like die Zeit (newspaper), Deutsche Bank (Finance), and the Commerzbank (Finance). If you want shopping, the Europa Passage is great and has just about every store you can think of.The Altstadt, as well as the Neustadt, are definitely the… Read More
To say that I was skeptical to be living in student housing in Germany was an understatement. I really tried to do everything I could to get out of having a dorm, yet I had no luck. I was brought back to my first year at Temple where I hated my roommate, hated all of the immature people on my floor, hated the lack of privacy, and hated the overpriced, shit food… Read More
As all of my friends at home finished up their spring 2012 semester and entered into the summer season, full of beach vacations, summer jobs, and relaxation, I had just gotten into my four classes at the University of Hamburg. I knew that attending a university in a foreign country, in a foreign language, would be a challenging experience, but never did I expect it would be as fulfilling as it was…. Read More
Oh the Reeperbahn. Many a night, I found my way to you, friends in tow, Weg-Bier in hand, hopping from bar to club to bar to lounge, from 10:00pm until the sun came up at 7:00am. The Reeperbahn is easily the place where your moral compass, your good judgment, and your liver go to die. There is a reason this place is described in German as “die sündige Meile” or “this sinful… Read More
Alex Restaurant, Hamburg Altstadt Alex is hands down my favorite restaurant in all of Hamburg. Located right on the Alsterpavillion, it is perfect for every occasion and every time of day. The prices are ideal and the quality of the food is great, not to mention the outdoor seating is great for people watching! If you find yourself in Hamburg, this place comes highly recommended for lunch and dinner, as well as… Read More
Beliebste Activitäten in Hamburg Das Fischmarkt (The Fish Market) When: Every Sunday Morning Summer: 5:00-9:30am Winter: 7:00- 9:30am Where: On the bank of the Elbe River Between Hafenstraße and Groß Elbstrasße (Reeperbahn S-Bahn Station) What: Whether you are stumbling in from the Reeperbahn, or getting up bright and early, the Fischmarkt is for anyone and everyone, regardless of Blood Alcohol Content. One of the oldest markets of its kind, you can find any type of fish… Read More
Easter is a holiday that I have never been too keen on celebrating. Aside from the occasional church visit, and hunt for our Easter basket, Easter was more of a holiday that my mom and grandparents celebrated, not me. Also, given the “political correct” nature of the US, it is something that is not talked about in school, and people rarely have days off because of it, unless you attend a Christian… Read More
If there was one city on this earth that I had to pinpoint as my city, Berlin, Germany would be it. There is no other city I have come across that speaks to me like Berlin does. The controversial and fascinating history, the eclectic underground scene, the breath-taking monuments, and picturesque back allies, all of them move my heart in a way that keeps me coming back for more. I knew that… Read More
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