travel – Page 2 – Greta Goes

The difference of water in Germany

Published on 7. December 2018 by Greta BrombeereLeave a comment

I just received a text message from a massive group chain on WhatsApp. I’m talking about 30 people. They are a part of a company, and I am their English teacher. It is nice that they include me in this group- but talk about FOMO! They are at a Christmas part in Hamburg right now, and I just get to sit and watch from Munich.

Many texts have come in throughout the day and just a moment ago, this guy asked for someone to pick up water at the grocery store. The response was:

Still/Medium/Classic?

In Germany, people are so picky about their water. Which brands you buy is one of them, but mainly it’s about the level of the bubbles in the bottle.

Still: flat water

Classic: bubbled water

Medium: lightly bubbled water

I used to think this was excessive. But there is a major difference in the water. And in fact, I drink way less sodas now since I have moved here and became obsessed with Sparkling water. For me though- Classic is far too many bubbles. Medium for me please!

The answer in the end was:

2x Still 2x Medium

Tina and I

Published on 5. December 20184. December 2018 by Greta Brombeere1 Comment

This girl has really brought so much light into my life this year. We met each other back at university/college and we were in the same sorority until we both quit- I sophomore year, and her junior.

Tina came to visit me this past spring and a huge turning point in my life. After she met me in Munich, we went to Innsbruck together (seriously a storybook kind of place), and then Prague (where we had a fight in the middle of the street post-strip club at 5:30 in the morning). Her energy and outlook on life really helped put mine in perspective. I appreciate Tina’s sense of adventure and how responsible she is.

Tina- if you’re reading this: I love you. Thanks for becoming an even better friend than I could have imagined. Qatar 2020? xx

Links and Things I’m Loving

Published on 1. October 20171. October 2017 by Greta BrombeereLeave a comment

Loewe’s limited edition linen set is a dream. Add that to my checklist for dream house.

Post Malone as a person is really hard to not like. Seriously, what a great and easy going guy. AND he happens to be from the Dallas area 😉 Vice’s Noisey made a great short on him.

This organisation is bringing people together with food. The New York Times wrote a pice about it, scroll down to the title: Food Matters: A Seat at the Table

Bureau Betak’s blog is having a moment, displaying their top pictures from the work they did for Paris Fashion Week.

I’m personally not into anime, but Ezra Koenig’s Neo Yokio is fkin’ perfect. I’m obsessed with it! And I’m sick of reading reviews that trash it. So much so, I called Netflix’s customer service line just to say, “hey guys, please make more of this!” The woman on the other end was all about it, too.

The documenta 14 budgetary drama continues to unfold, and becoming even more scandalous.

Their website doesn’t do it justice, but this quaint Italian restaurant at Münchner Freiheit in Munich was such a delight last night. Trattoria Donna Maria probably couldn’t sit more than 50 people, has a limited daily menu, and best of all, everything is cooked by an Italian mother. The kitchen has a door that swings open when food gets delivered, and you see a dolled-up Italian woman wearing 60’s-style drop earrings stirring the sauce. It was more than a pleasure to be able to find a seat there last night. Highly recommend if you are ever in Munich.

Croatian Hangover Cure

Published on 27. January 201625. January 2016 by Greta BrombeereLeave a comment

Malinska Croatia sunset — Insane Croatian sunset from our AirBnB in Malinska.

D and I went to Croatia twice last year and had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful human beings through Airbnb. Our host Slavica (pronounced Slavitsa), welcomed us with open arms and an open kitchen. She made wonderful treats for us but one stood out in particular.

After a night of one too many schnapps, we headed over to see our host. She could see that we were a bit hungover so she rushed over to the kitchen and started blending this magical elixir.

Not only does this shake taste amazing, but it seriously settled our stomachs and soothed our pain. Apparently she makes this for her sons after their eventful nights. It seriously worked for me! And if it doesn’t for you, I don’t know what will.

The recipe goes as followed:

2 bananas
2 pears (skinned and quartered)
2 eggs
Milk
sugar (to taste)

Mix it all in a blender and voila! You’ve got yourself two servings of hope for a better morning. Let me know if it works for you!