An EU Internship in Bangkok

Eike-Maria Hinz │eike.maria.hinz@googlemail.com Thailand: a country of amazing beaches, beautiful nature, sex tourism, the metropolis Bangkok and delicious Thai food. I guess those are the main associations for many people who consider Thailand as a holiday destination. There is much truth in all of these aspects. "A country of amazing beaches, beautiful nature, sex tourism, the … Continue reading An EU Internship in Bangkok

Doing a research track in India: Fast Track Pune Part I

 Viktória Pál │viktoria.pal@hotmail.com The gigantic country of India truly lives up to its 'incredible’ reputation. Pune, India has an overwhelming effect on one’s each and every sense, and through this montage-like article, I intend to present some fun facts we came across as well as give an inside look into our everyday life far from … Continue reading Doing a research track in India: Fast Track Pune Part I

Archive 2013 || “Make the most of it” Experienced Euroculturers share their advices with the new MA Euroculture Students

Helen Hoffmann│helenhoffmann@outlook.com Depending on the university you attend, you either have just started your Euroculture journey, or you are about to embark on it. Surely the coordinators of the programme have sent you some explanations and instructions already (and they will send you many, many more, so brace yourself for the next two years). But … Continue reading Archive 2013 || “Make the most of it” Experienced Euroculturers share their advices with the new MA Euroculture Students

Where are you from? Uzbekistan?!

Suzanna Fatyan│susanna202001@yahoo.com I am from Uzbekistan, a country with ancient history, amazing people and an unforgettable atmosphere. When I studied in Europe and travelled around, I met people who, surprisingly, had never heard of my country. Frankly speaking, it made me embarrassed! Ever since then, I have wanted to write about my country, at least … Continue reading Where are you from? Uzbekistan?!

Deutschland, Deutschland über Alles

Mario Aller San Millán│marioasm@gmail.com “Deutschland, Deutschland über alles” (Germany, Germany above all)...These are the words with which the first of the three stanzas of the Deutschlandlied start. Regarded as a national anthem from the times of the Märzrevolution in 1848 for the incipient liberal Germans, Deutschlandlied eventually became official with the advent of the Weimar Republic. Its … Continue reading Deutschland, Deutschland über Alles

Finding Nordic Coconut

The work of a chef is extremely challenging. Numb heels, backache, cuts and burns are inherent, nothing to complain about. But the chef who wants to make it big today needs to not only master his kitchen but also become a farmer, a forager, a chemist, a fisherman, a researcher, a lean-mean-holistic-gastronomic-machine. Edith Salminen │edithsalminen@gmail.com It’s … Continue reading Finding Nordic Coconut

Belarus: Past, Present and Future centre of Europe

Nadezhda Fomenok │nadezhda@fomenok.net I land in the centre of Europe. A small airport welcomes me back home. When I think of my country, I always picture a charming lady. She has an entangled past to share with travellers. Long ago Belarus used to be part of a huge powerful country, which comprised of Poland, Belarus and … Continue reading Belarus: Past, Present and Future centre of Europe