Tag Archives: Aachen

Green Cities of Europe

Posted on March 22, 2013 by moselman

European countries including Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium have become renowned in recent years for their progressive environmental planning policies which have helped to create some of the world’s most attractive and livable cities. It is therefore no accident that European cities including Vienna, Zurich, … Continue reading →

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“Baumhaus”: Radical art down in the woods

Posted on February 28, 2013 by moselman

In a recent summer, something very strange could be seen down in the woods at the “Dreilander Punkt” outside Aachen at the meeting point of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Weird shapes and constructions (featuring the most outrageous colour schemes imaginable), graffiti art and … Continue reading →

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Carnival in Aachen: Vanquishing the spirits of winter… ?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by moselman

Joie de vivre, frivolity and “letting your hair down” are not characteristics most often associated with the Germans (with the possible exception of the well-known Munich Octoberfest) who are better known for their more sober traits including “attention to detail”, a sense of … Continue reading →

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Enchanted Forest

Posted on November 16, 2012 by moselman

We stay next to the Aachener Wald, a large area of mixed woodland located a few just a few minutes walk away from where we live. At this time of year the low angle autumn sunlight shining through the beech leaves gives … Continue reading →

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St Martins Fest – heralding the start of winter

Posted on November 14, 2012 by moselman

One of the joys of living here in Aachen are the many and varied festivals which occur here throughout the year. One of my personal favourites is the St Martins festival which is held every year around the 11th of November. … Continue reading →

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Living in Aachen: Ancient Capital at the heart of Europe

Posted on October 24, 2012 by moselman

Introducing Aachen: Over a year ago, I moved from Edinburgh to the City of Aachen located in the “Euregio” on the border of Germany, Holland and Belgium.  Living in Germany’s most Westerly City has given me a great opportunity to learn about the history, … Continue reading →

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Getting the Children Back into the Woods

Posted on October 10, 2012 by moselman

 On Nature Deficit Syndrome and how to avoid it: “I want to climb the mountain with YOU Daddy…”, my 4-year-old daughter Zoe urged determinedly as I  gazed upon the inviting summit of Herzogstand somewhere off in the bluey middle distance and mentally put myself … Continue reading →

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