When it comes to traditional German food, most people immediately think about sausages, potatoes, and sauerkraut. There is some truth to this. German national cuisine includes lots of meat and potato dishes that reflect its rural origins. Traditional German food is very filling and hearty, and also diverse with many variations across the regions. Here is a list of 21 traditional foods to eat in Germany. Food bucket list: 21 traditional foods to eat in…

One of the best things about traveling to a new destination is discovering some unexpected things there. I call it a “positive culture shock”. When I went to the USA for the first time, I didn’t expect to be surprised. Sure, it’s different from Europe, but not so exotic as African or Asian countries. As all other Ukrainians of my generation, I grew up watching Hollywood movies and listening to American music. Needless to say,…

Lausanne is one place in Switzerland that I can’t recommend enough to visit. I feel like it is some sort of a hidden gem. Not so many international tourists visit Lausanne, compared to other places in Switzerland and not many people even heard about this city. To be honest, I also didn’t know much about Lausanne before my first trip to Switzerland and didn’t see a reason to travel there. But as for now, I’ve…

If you are planning to move to Germany, Youtube can be a helpful resource to find answers to common questions about life in Germany. It is interesting to hear stories from other people who moved abroad and the struggles that they had to overcome. If you already live in Germany, it can be fun to connect with someone who shares similar experiences as you.  Here are my 7 favorite Youtube channels about life in Germany. 7…

Recently I went to Paris for the first time, and because it was my first time, I made sure to check all the must-visit spots. But I had 10 days in the city, much more time than people usually spend in Paris, that’s why I wanted to do some less known things as well. So I did Google research and made a short list of things that I enjoyed doing in Paris and that didn’t…

There are between 20-40 low-cost airlines in Europe. Some low-cost airlines are much bigger and popular than others and fly everywhere in Europe, while others are smaller and have a limited choice of flights. All of them share one thing: they made traveling affordable to so many people and now flying between two countries in Europe is almost as easy as taking trains or buses between two cities. Top 8 low-cost airlines in Europe for cheap…

Autumn is a beautiful season in Germany and traveling to Germany in fall will give you a good opportunity to experience German culture. There are lots of fall festivals in Germany that you can attend during your visit. And while fall might be sometimes not the best time to visit Germany weather-wise, it is definitely one of the best times to experience German traditions. Germany has 4 distinct seasons and every season is different in terms of…

If you are going to Switzerland for the first time, creating a perfect Switzerland trip itinerary might be not an easy task. Switzerland is a small country and you can cross it by train or car in just a couple of hours. But there so many beautiful places to visit in Switzerland, that it’s nearly impossible to fit them all in one trip, especially if your time and budget are limited. That’s why I decided…

I can’t believe it’s been 7 months since I started teaching German online on Italki. I feel like it was just yesterday when I applied to become a teacher. At that time I had no idea what to expect from this new job.  I saw some Italki reviews from people who are using the website to learn new languages, but I couldn’t find any reviews from teachers who are actually working on Italki. And I…

It’s time for another travel bucket list! When you think of traveling in Europe, islands might be not the first thing that comes to your mind. However, there are many beautiful and unique European islands to add to your travel bucket list. Today I am sharing the list of islands I would like to visit in Europe.