A Global Studies doctoral degree holder and former newspaper reporter, avid eater, pseudo-philosopher and poet, occasion-propelled singer, semi-professional socializer, movie addict, Brazilian-American nomad. In this space, she will share some of her experiences and (mis)adventures regarding various topics, with special attention to social issues.
I traveled to Germany as tourist for the first time in March 2009, from the United States, spontaneously and without much preparation. I did buy a guidebook, but barely read it; mostly just made a line on the map with a highlighter linking the cities I’d like to fit into a whirlwind 6 days. I
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Daily haiku: Purple – A flower or wound/ A ribbon of awareness/ A medal for death
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"The American Dream, American self-renewal, and the hedonism and excess of the Jazz Age."
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Mark your calendars: April 11 is a good Saturday to visit Reudnitz. There will be a street festival going on at Lene-Voigt-Park that day, organized by Sonderposten Kunst & Kreativmarkt. It’s a good opportunity to experience cool things while supporting local businesses. Expect to find food, music, arts and crafts, films and more, from 11 a.m. to
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