Helena Flam

Helena Flam is a self-described nomad who got stuck in Leipzig as a professor of sociology. For LeipGlo, she cites from her mind's travel logs. She enjoys exploring and sightseeing. She's a great consumer of fiction, and likes good art exhibits, an occasional concert, film and biking.

What are you in search of?
I think I stopped looking.

Introducing Romy Arndt, grief companion, recently moved to Leipzig

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Read our in-depth interview with grief companion Romy Arndt to find out about this pertinent profession for our times and her unique perspective on the on-going corona virus crisis.

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Crossing over from BRD to GDR

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Aiming to show different perspectives on this 30th anniversary of the Peaceful Revolution, we turn things around and present the story of someone who actually moved from West to East Germany in 1988, leaving certain comforts for a simple life on a farm.

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On the lovely people of Japan

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Before you know it, they spot your helplessness, adopt you and run your life.

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Bitten by mosquitoes in Hong Kong

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"I thought back to my own noble discomfort at treating the poverty of others as a tourist attraction."

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US in Leipzig: sweet & sour or bitter medicine?

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Sociologist Helena Flam ponders possible intepretations or reasons for the appointment of a former refugee from Minsk, married to his same-sex partner, as the new US Consul to Leipzig.

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Happy in Hong Kong (Part I of series)

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"So much light, so many happy people, a hotel just next to densely squeezed, Michelin-starred hot food stalls on the nearest street corner, and a burgundy shoe box shop offering all sorts of strange liquids and jellies."

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