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Would You Pay to Rent a German Dungeon?

Would You Pay to Rent a German Dungeon?

2nd November 201925th July 2022 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Would You Pay to Rent a German Dungeon?

No! I’m not going to rent a German Dungeon and live in it for a month. Absolutely not. The idea does not appeal to me at all but I was amazed when I rRead More…

Duisburg to Prague with Flixbus: A Cheap Way to Travel, but Murder on Your Bum

Duisburg to Prague with FlixBus: A Cheap Way to Travel, but Murder on Your Bum

14th August 201830th July 2019 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Duisburg to Prague with FlixBus: A Cheap Way to Travel, but Murder on Your Bum

I’ve just made the journey from Duisburg to Prague. I was dropped off at Prague central station at around 5:30 this morning. As is often the case, I tRead More…

The Lifesaver Fountain in Duisburg: What's That All About?

The Lifesaver Fountain in Duisburg: What’s That All About?

10th August 201820th August 2018 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on The Lifesaver Fountain in Duisburg: What’s That All About?

The Lifesaver Fountain in Duisburg, Germany gets full points for creativity and there’s no denying the sculpture that’s the main focal point of the foRead More…

German Corned Beef Is Nothing Like English Corned Beef

German Corned Beef Is Nothing Like English Corned Beef

7th August 201816th August 2018 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on German Corned Beef Is Nothing Like English Corned Beef

German corned beef is very different to British corned beef. It’s low in fat and has a better flavour. Gram for gram it probably costs more than the BRead More…

Woolworth Store in Duisburg Germany (2018)

Woolworths Stores Are Still Going Strong in Germany

4th August 20188th August 2018 Steve Calvert4 Comments on Woolworths Stores Are Still Going Strong in Germany

I went into a Woolworths store today. That was something I never expected to do. I thought Woolworths was dead and gone. Apparently not. Although the Read More…

Better Than McDonalds: The Duis Burger

What’s Better Than McDonald’s? The Duis Burger (It’s Better Than Burger King Too)

2nd August 20188th August 2018 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on What’s Better Than McDonald’s? The Duis Burger (It’s Better Than Burger King Too)

Although I don’t hate McDonald’s hamburgers, I can’t say I’m big on Big Mac’s. In my opinion, Burger King is better than McDonald’s, but sometimes theRead More…

How the German Pfand System Works: Stop Throwing Your Money Away

How the German Pfand System Works: Stop Throwing Money Away!

31st July 201823rd September 2018 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on How the German Pfand System Works: Stop Throwing Money Away!

Like many people, when I arrived in Germany I knew nothing about the German pfand system or reverse vending machines. I’d been living in the country fRead More…

Tiger and Turtle Magic Mountain: The Only Pedestrian Roller Coaster in the World

Tiger and Turtle Magic Mountain: The Only Pedestrian Roller Coaster in the World

25th July 20188th August 2018 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on Tiger and Turtle Magic Mountain: The Only Pedestrian Roller Coaster in the World

The Tiger and Turtle Magic Mountain is a pedestrian roller coaster in Duisburg, Germany. The construction stands on top of a hill located in a former Read More…

My Time in Leipzig, Germany Was All Too Short (My AirBnB Host Lied About the Room)

When Travel Plans Go Wrong (My AirBnB Host Lied About the Room)

23rd July 201831st October 2020 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on When Travel Plans Go Wrong (My AirBnB Host Lied About the Room)

Two weeks ago I left Spain and planned to rent a room in Leipzig in East Germany. Now I’m renting a small apartment in Duisburg West Germany because mRead More…

German Currywurst: A Fast Food Dish Inspired by a Blending of Cultures

German Currywurst: A Fast Food Dish Inspired by a Blending of Cultures

10th February 201828th July 2018 Steve CalvertLeave a Comment on German Currywurst: A Fast Food Dish Inspired by a Blending of Cultures

Currywurst is popular German fast food that contains steamed pork sausage that’s been fried and cut into slices The slices are covered with curry ketcRead More…

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