Author: Toby Sterk

In short, our trip to Germany was fantastic. We were based in Berlin but traveled to other cities almost every weekend, plus we could travel on our own the last week we were there. Continue reading “A Truly Amazing Experience”

While Bremen was not a very large city, it was still very fun to explore. It was a bummer that it was raining at times, but we still found fun things to do. Continue reading “A Trip to Bremen”

The Köln Cathedral is a jaw-dropping place, which is precisely why I would never attend services there regularly. At High Mass in the Köln Cathedral, there are tourists swarming the entire building. Throughout the entire service, I felt as if we were animals in a zoo because of all the eyes watching our every move. Continue reading “Incense and Cologne”

When I learned about the Holocaust in history classes throughout middle and high school, I learned vague details that made it seem as if the Holocaust was just one simple point in history.

Continue reading “Remembering the Holocaust”

Based on my first week here in Berlin, I would say that I very much enjoy it here. The city consists of laid-back spots to relax while also having fast-paced, dependable transportation. Continue reading “First Impressions of Berlin”