Wilkommen!
2024 Update:
In the post-travel depressive stage having just returned from three months in Central America.
Currently working on a Law Masters while scraping coins together for the next trip I'm planning to get over the old one finishing.
2023 Update:
No longer a free spirited teenager but rather anxious early twenty something navigating her first nine to five.
September 2021:
Hallo! I'm Astrid attempting the unthinkable for an average English speaker...moving abroad and actually attempting to immerse myself and learn a new language. Given Brexit and Covid-19, this year has already proven to be even more notoriously difficult than usual, so I invite you to join me on my whims and woes as I anxiously navigate myself around the straight-talking Germans and my own personal challenge of getting a ticket inspector to smile :-)
If you fancy my travel advice (and unlike my legal knowledge, it's free!)
My Goals for the Year (2024)
*for legal purposes, there is no formal commitment on my part to achieve them*
Become competent ish at Spanish
Having now mastered German, it's time to show off my Spanish-or alternatively publish even more embarrassing stories of being lost in translation.
Cross the Pond
Generally my approach to flying is rather like the uneasiness a penguin must feel at a tropical beach party. However I am also conscious that in order to see the curiosities of South America, I have to put my big girl pants on and face my fear of flying. Wish me luck.
Not lose anything
This will be the hardest. I have managed to lose my Oyster card three times in the three months since I've had it.
I also have one more opportunity from work to apply for a discount card before it is refused. And I've only been there since September.
2021 Goals
Become a competent and confident German speaker
In these posts, you will probably find my hidden delights at funny expressions I've learnt-or alternatively embarrassing stories of being lost in translation.
Travel Beyond My Back Garden
I'm usually about as adventurous as a British mum's spice rack, so am excited to announce my plans to season my travel knowledge.
Hidden Gem Destinations
Find a hidden gem-this is incredibly subjective so expect this to consistently change.
Reviews
Testimonials from Friends and Family to encourage me to keep going 😊
Oriel, via Facebook (2021)
“I've read all your blog posts and i'm utterly obsessed with it, plz keep posting"
Tasha, word-of-mouth (2021)
"Of course i enjoyed it. I always do."
Ex-Boyfriend (2021)
“You have a blog?"