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LONDON Alt & New intricately interwoven

What impressed me the most was London's architecture. The new stands in contrast to the old, seemingly chaotic yet balanced.

LONDON a global metropolis with cool contrasts

With a one-hour time difference, the flight duration from Düsseldorf to London Heathrow (considered a central hub for international flights) is about 1.5 hours. The Heathrow...

London, EN

January 16 - 23, 2026 To kick off my exchange, I flew from Toronto (YYZ) to London, where I stayed with my aunt and her family for the week. London is an incredible city, but...

White Chapel, Soho, and Tea Time in London

After a journey fraught with challenges, we explored London.

Day 7 in London

Light and Shadow

Tag 6 in London

Garden Day

Day 5 in London

We will leave our guest apartment on time at 10:30 AM before check-out, of course not without a brief entry into the guestbook.

Day 3 in London

10...11...12... Eventually, we peel ourselves out of the cozy bed. Sleep isn’t particularly easy since the curtains are thin and the courtyard outside our window is permanently...

Day 2 in London

10:00 A breakfast at the trendy bakery around the corner, then we will head to Camden Market, but not without making a quick stop at another place that I had been recommended by...

A final stroll through London - Experiences, Surprises, and Farewell

Hello everyone, Wow, can you really believe it? The last weeks of my long journey have begun, and it's slowly time to say goodbye. The first farewell dinner...

Week full of insights, culture, and cheesecake – my London update

Hello everyone, it’s hard to believe, but another week has already passed – and I seriously wonder where the time has gone! Londo

Between pipettes, coastal roads, and cheddar cheese: My life in England

Hello everyone Wow — has it really been two weeks already? I'm so sorry that it's been so quiet here lately. But don't worry: I was

London Life Update: Between Lab, Favorite Cookies, and Little Breaks

Hello everyone, It has been a bit quiet on my side lately – I have been mentally elsewhere, fully immersed in my internship, and have consciously taken some time for myself. But...

Labor adventures, musical moments & the Oxford Street shock

Hello everyone, First of all, I would like to sincerely thank you all for your kind get-well wishes that reached me over the past few days. You are amazing! Unfortunately, I...

Sick in bed and still on the go – My update from England

Hello everyone I'm checking in a bit later than planned – and this time unfortunately from bed. I've also been hit by the nasty wave of illness and I'm currently struggling with...

Between Centrifuge and Running Shoes – a Week Full of Routines, Challenges & Sunshine

Hello everyone! Today I'm writing exceptionally on a Tuesday – because the last few days have been quite packed. But that's what makes it exciting: I was able to continue my own...

A special Sunday & a recap of an eventful week

moment. Many cells died off, so we'll probably have to start fresh again next week. Still, I'm trying to make the best of the materials I have and conduct at least some planned...

Road trip through South England – Between Fish & Chips, Stonehenge, and Stadiums

Hello everyone, I'm back again – this time from beautiful London, where I currently live. Last week was full of impressions, surprises, and small adventures, as I went on a road...

Between Gradient and Ale – Science Meets the Weekend

Hello everyone, Since yesterday, my visitor from Germany has arrived – and let me tell you: We are thoroughly enjoying London! The city is once again showing its best side, and...

Tuesday greetings from the lab and the cookie heaven

Hello everyone, This time my update comes a bit late – I had actually planned to check in every Sunday, but the last few days have been quite packed. So here’s a little sign of...

My culinary journey through London: From lab experiments to the best cookies in town

Hello everyone, My culinary journey has now reached a whole new level! But before I tell you about all the delicious delights, let me start from the beginning. This week started...

Four months, one backpack and me

4 months in one backpack It's quite crazy. For a whole year, but especially the last two to three months, I have planned and organized this big journey for myself. Now the...

From a new home in London to...

... a new home in Europe. At least for the next four months! Some of you might have heard already. I have taken four months of unpaid leave to have some time for traveling....

Big, big London

As a crowning finale, today’s plan included a visit to London. At 06:30, we gathered at Poole Stadium, where after a week it was time to say goodbye to our host families. It was...

London: Wellington and Harry Potter Tour

Wellington Arch, Apsley House and on the way to Harry Potter filming locations

All the little big things

Here finally comes the article that is supposed to summarize my musical year 2023 a bit. And what can I say, it really felt like eat, sleep, musicals, repeat. 2022 was a...