Karlsruhe Travel Blogs, page 2

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Karlsruhe, Germany - Daily Living/Storming the Castle

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe June 6th 2009

Living in Germany has been fun so far. As many of you know, my friend Brittany has now moved to Germany and will be teaching English to German business-people who wish to conduct business abroad. The process of getting through all of the "red tape" has been a little frustrating for her (you need a phone to get a work visa, you need a bank account to get a phone, you need a visa to get a bank account, etc...) and so we've been trying to dedicate a bit of time to being out in the wilderness of Karlsruhe and not trying to worry about the day-to-day procedural stuff. Most days we've been walking around the town, gathering things for Brittany's apartment. We finally got pillows (5 EUR pillows are pretty much the best investment ever) ... read more

Karlsruhe, Germany - The Arrival

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe June 2nd 2009

Home!

SlashJonez

After a confusing early-morning flight out of lreland (fueled by leftover Chinese food) we arrived in Frankfurt, Germany around 10 am. Next challenge: find Karlsruhe. Karlsruhe is the city where Brittany's new apartment is located. The problem? We didn't know the address of the apartment. Problem number two: almost everything in Germany is closed on Sunday and Monday was a holiday. When we were at our hotel in Ireland we were curious as to how we planned on getting food, blankets, pillows, etc. The only food we had on us was spaghetti and snickers bars. We joked that at a minimum, we could boil the spaghetti in the hotel coffee maker and make snickers pasta to take with us for our first few days in Germany. Fortunately, we didn't have to resort to such measures, as ... read more

Public pools, public schools

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe July 31st 2008

Das Fischchen

bsktcase

All we knew is that we were going to the Ettlingen city Schwimmbad, which means public swimming pool (also "Freibad" which specifies that it's an outdoor one). Fine, fun for the kids, didn't think much else of it. Had to go into town to pick up a swimsuit and goggles for LG, since I told her not to bring hers, oops. :) Yeah, OK, the Ettlingen public pool is not exactly what I expected. Huge grassy picnic grounds with shade trees all around. Large outdoor area with dressing-cubicles and lockers. Snack bar and outdoor café tables. Not one, not two, but at least four separate water features: * Olympic-sized (50m long, 8-10 lanes wide) lap pool * Separate diving pool with multiple springboards and tower platforms * Vast, huge, sprawling family play pool with at least ... read more

Day of the Dohlenaze

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe July 28th 2008

Dohlenaze

bsktcase

This morning after Frühstück (breakfast), I joined our host family for a trip to the Lebensmittel (grocery store), in search of ingredients for an American recipe dinner we planned to cook for the family. I did a Happy Dance in the aisles when I found real "amerikanisch" chili powder, and had general fun shopping in a similar-but-different environment. One of the most interesting developments was earlier, when I announced I was heading to the store, and LG shrugged and said she'd rather stay back in the apartment with just herself and Anne. First morning! Until now, she hasn't been willing to leave my side for an instant. Wow! Ettlingenweier is working magic already! Later, we all toured around the super-charming town of Ettlingen in the state of Baden-Württemberg (I think we're in the "Baden" half of ... read more

Ettlingenweier!

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe July 27th 2008

Are we there yet?

bsktcase

Travel day today. We drove to Aalen just in time to miss the direct train to Karlsruhe. Fortunately, another train, connecting in Stuttgart, actually got us there even faster. Our second leg was on the French TGV rail, which seemed like a major score until we figured out that our tickets didn't include seats. We had to stand in the entryway for ~25 minutes from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe. Oh yeah... the seating compartments were air-conditioned... the entryway, not so much. A kindly French gentleman insisted that I take his fold-down jump seat, which must have been built in the entryway for just this purpose. There were lots and lots of unclaimed seats, but the two locals riding with us didn't take them, so we didn't either. Fortunately, Karlsruhe was the next stop. :) Ettlingen, or more ... read more

Reflections

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe June 23rd 2008

Tschuss Deutschland!

SweetCaroline

My bags are packed...I'm ready to go...well kind of... WHAT A YEAR! As I end my time here in Germany and embark on my crazy adventure through Europe and then back to the United States, I can't help but take the time to reflect over this year and what it has meant to me. It has been filled with extreme emotional highs and lows as well as plenty of time for self reflection. Even though the good times definitely outweigh the hard times, it is important that I don't forget even the major lows. Spending time alone with yourself can be a very trying and difficult experience, no one likes to be lonely, but it also teaches you about who you are as a person and who you want to be. In all of my personal ... read more

About me

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe September 8th 2007

Sandra1979

Lil bit about my life I live to travel thats how i ended up here at the first place. Along with traveling i love fashion. Always wanted to become a fashion designer... my teacher "Frau Behr" at the "Walter Eucken Schule" in Karlsruhe could tell you more about it :) My animals: a rottweiler (he as sweetheart) My country yet to see: Mexico My favorite place i visited: Egypt My movie: Troy My favorite actor: Brad Pitt...Brad who lol :) My sin: Cant control myself wehn shopping My favorite place to shop Kultfashion My online place to take a break TravelBlog and youtube My favorite pair of Jeans: ... read more

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe July 28th 2007

RECOVERED

EuropeKatie

i went to the zoo to cheer my homesickly ass up Europe » Germany » Karlsruhe By EuropeKatieJuly 28th 2007i went to the zoo. it made my day. the turtles penguins elephants and MONKEYS were the best, the polar bear was cute too. my photobucket has the pics... but ill put some cute ones for samples on here. photobucket info user- katiepilecki pass- redballoons check it outttttttttt ps kyden ur heart is going to melt when u see the monkeys. love you pss HOME SOON WOOOOOOOOOOO... read more

Made it to germany.

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe July 23rd 2007

EuropeKatie

So im in germany now. I flew to frankfurt am main, got on a train to karlsruhe (necrophagists home town) and stayed the night here. in the morning i woke up and took a train to bühl where my roya us staying. we met and i was almost in fuckin tears cuz i was so happy to see her. we ate donair and sat on mz blanket in a nice german park. i am so happy. im staying at a hostel for 9 nights for 16 euro a night in karlsruhe. after here OFF TO WACKEN where hopefully im getting a free ride back to amsterdam from a pal in belgium, credric. anywazs thas the update! im not living it up dont worry mom and dad (and kyden) lol im saving as much as i can. ... read more

Thanksgiving in Karlsruhe

Europe » Germany » Baden-Württemberg » Karlsruhe November 30th 2006

mysticsailor

A week after the more traditional turkey day in America, I threw a small party for 16 of my friends and colleagues here in Karlsruhe and Siemens in one of my favorite restaurants, "Bangkok". I had ordered several dishes the previous day, selecting what I hoped to be a tasty and interesting mix of Thai spices and flavors. From the looks of the empty dishes and bowls after the 6 course meal 3 hours later, I think I chose wisely! We of course started our adventure into Thai cuisine with the national dish of Thailand, Tom Yum Goong, which is a spicy sour soup made of vegetables including mushrooms, lemon grass as well as the "goong" which is shrimp/prawns as well as the "hot" chili peppers. For me, I like it so hot it makes you ... read more

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