Friday 20 November | 2015 Life whizzes by all too fast – so it’s important to take time out to celebrate special occasions and milestones with your family and friends. From birthdays and anniversaries, to engagements and christenings, today we’ve
Friday 27 March | 2015 It’s 21:05pm on a Friday night after a huge week, and instead of thinking about going out, watching movies or even breakfast tomorrow, I actually have some work to finish. My thoughts have turned to coffee,
Friday 2 January | 2015 New year, new beginnings… time to start on that New Year’s resolution. Admittedly after a very busy and indulgent Christmas, and a little too much time spent in the giant freezer that is winter, we
Friday 5 December | 2014 Birds are clever little creatures, taking off for long winter holidays in warmer skies. Now that the leaves have mostly fallen, the abandoned nests stand out among the branches, and it seems our feathered friends
Friday 07 November | 2014 The cold has arrived, dressed in a grey coat large enough to drape over Cologne and all of her neighbouring cities. But the streets remain lively, and there are still leaves on the trees. Hiding just
Friday 3 October | 2014 Flea markets are fun, eccentric little hubs where culture and history meet retro style. Finding something unique and adorable for little money is always so satisfying, and at the curious Cologne flea market you have
Friday 5 September | 2014 High summer in Cologne: 16 degrees. No, it is not normal to be wearing our coats in August. But it makes a cosy café with a nice hot coffee all the more attractive. This is a big
Friday 22 August | 2014 Summertime in Cologne. It’s not a city known for its beautiful landscapes, despite having the Rhein river in its backyard. Instead Cologne offers its plucky accent, impressive Cathedral, Halver Hahn delicacy, and vibrant streets that
Friday 27 June | 2014 My friends and family love travelling in Europe, but none of them ever book a ticket to Germany. Down under, the tragedy is that few know anything about this brilliant and beautiful country, not beyond
Friday 9 May | 2014 Once upon a time, we lived in the gorgeous and still very locals-only Parisian suburb of Le Marais. Despite barely speaking a word of French, my optimistic ‘bonjour’ and manicured index finger were all the