Destination: Cologne + Brussels //W E E K 2\\

First weekend of personal travel was a blast.

Cologne Cathedral (front view)

On Friday, we went on a trip to Cologne to get a tour of the city as well as to see the Cathedral. Right out of the Cologne Hauptbahnhof (central station) was the Cologne Cathedral. The Cathedral is a masterpiece, intricately designed and fully constructed after about 600 years. 

The Cathedral (side view)

Before going into the Cathedral, we were allowed to explore the city of Cologne ourselves. Izzie, Alwin, Lexie and I found ourselves in one of the best outdoor store I had ever been to called the Globe Trotter. This store is pricey, but it is GORGEOUS. It has an indoor pool to try out your soon to be bought kayak and the rooftop makes winter time feel like spring.

Interior of Globe Trotter

Ceiling of Globe Trotter 

After exploring, We went about 30 meters up on the Cathedral as we were told the history behind the delays and progress made in the construction of the Cathedral. Up that high, we got an absolutely breathtaking view of the city of Cologne. The flight up was definitely worth the view. Sadly, I can't post the pictures but you can see me to see them.

It was time to say tschuss (bye) to Cologne and head to Brussels. Amazed at the fact that in a matter of hours, I was in another country and a little worried of the location of the bus stop (North station, Brussels), the adventures in Brussels, Belgium was already starting. Staying in an hostel for the very first time was an interesting experience. I survived the travel night and finally it was time to explore Brussels. I went on a tour of the city of Brussels, learnt a little bit about its history and saw beautiful sights. I had a little too much waffles and not a lot of chocolate. I visited the Comic Strip Museum which was so refreshing and fun.

"Me before someone enters my room--Izzie"

The Comic Strip museum was a one of a kind museum that brilliantly combines a playful and vibrant vibe with history. It documents the beginnings of comics, its production, and how it is written and edited. Definitely a must see if you plan on going to Brussels.


Sunday night rolled in and it was time to return to Bonn and continue the unfinished assignments and plan the next destination, and of course go to class.

Next stop: Vienna and Budapest! Will keep you posted,

Bis bald.