This post was previously published in my other blog, Not Another Wave. Before I begin this post, it needs to be stated for the record that I have a lot…
On the Rag and on the Run, Part II
Continued from yesterday’s post: “But Erica,” I can hear some saying yet again, “when I said ‘pain,’ I really meant pain! My cramps and bloating are so bad that I…
On the Rag and on the Run
Here’s a disclaimer for any sensitive readers out there: this post is about menstruating while traveling. If you’re not interested in the subject, I kindly suggest that you reconsider reading…
Arachnophobia
How many of you are arachnophobes? Apiphobes? Ophidiophobes? If you raised your hand, you understand what I’m about to talk about. This post, like so many of my other recent…
A simultaneous “auf Wiedersehen” and “Guten tag”
Dear world: Ugh, I’m moving again. As explained in my recent post for GoGirl’s one-year anniversary, the fickle nature of government contracts and work visas has resulted in my partner…
Review: When a GoGirl’s Gotta Go
The most memorable thing about my first day in Japan was going to the bathroom. This might strike many readers as odd, since bathroom excursions are a routine thing for…
Die Wurstmarkt
One of the best things about living in Germany, thus far, has been the sheer volume of festivals happening around town. The joke amongst the Americans in the area is…
What a long, strange trip it’s been…
In some ways, it feels like nothing has changed. Three weeks ago, my partner and I moved from our furnished apartment in Nanzdietschweiler to a new, unfurnished, beautiful little apartment…
The Secret Life of Champagne
The first time I tried champagne, I was in 7th grade. It was New Year’s Eve, and my parents had permitted me to have a small amount of it as…
How to Honeymoon in Style
Cultural stereotypes are one of the most persistent facts of life. No matter where you’ve been, and no matter how true or untrue they may be, the beliefs that Italy…
An American in Deutschland
I had to laugh when I saw Beth’s post earlier this week about the Big American Family. For the past couple of weeks, in spite of everything else that’s going…
In the heart of the Forest
“I wonder why they call it the Black Forest?” I say aloud as we wound our way through the streets. It’s a Sunday- the day when everything is closed in…
Health Care Quandry
Being an international GoGirl is pretty spectacular. Unfortunately, one of its major downsides is the question of what to do when you’re injured or sick while on the run. Equally…
Coffee, tea, and me
One of my favourite things about returning to Ireland, I realize as we take our seats at a little cafe, is the tea. It’s probably the best remnant of the…
Going to Ireland? Say “I Do!”
Apologies for the lateness of this article! I just got back from a fabulous week of hosteling, hiking, and culture-seeking in Ireland with my sister. This isn’t my first trip…