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Mini Trips: Fairytails in Marburg
Hello Humans! Happy 2025! Hello Hi I know you have been missing me, wondering "oh, what's that MiniWurm up to now?" Well, fear no longer!...

MiniWurm
Mar 28
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But why is carnival? Mini's Fassenacht, Part III
The history of carnival... we could be here all day! Carnival is basically cultural tradition. Ask people why they do they things they do...

MiniWurm
Aug 23, 2024
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Loving Troyes
The next stop on our trip is Troyes (read: twaaah, like the French 'trois' for 'three'). Troyes is a small (pop: ~60000), charming city...

MiniWurm
May 25, 2024
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The roadtrip begins!
Day 1: Wiesbaden to Luxembourg ...and we're off! Today begins the MiniWurm's big roadtrip adventure to France, in search of some Sun on...

MiniWurm
May 18, 2024
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But who does carnival? - Mini's Fassenacht, Part II
[Part 1: Introduction] Before diving into the incredibly confusing origins of carnival, I thought it was best to try come up with a...

MiniWurm
Apr 9, 2024
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But what is Carnival? - Mini's Fassenacht, Part I
Carnival. Karneval? Fastnacht. or is it Fasching? maybe Mardi Gras? Hmm... You've probably heard of the celebration. You may even know it...

MiniWurm
Mar 15, 2024
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Mini's Stockholm: Thank you for the music at the ABBA Museum
On the island of Djurgården, home to many of Stockholm's most famous attractions: Skansen, the Vasa, Cirkus, there's one place that's a...

MiniWurm
Jan 14, 2024
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Havre des Pas, the Jersey pool where the sea comes to you
On a warm, Summer's day in the sun, you might long for cooling a swim somewhere nearby. But should you cool off in a swimming pool or in...

MiniWurm
Dec 30, 2023
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A peek under the kilt: The history of the deep-fried mars bar
It’s a fairly typical day in Stonehaven, located on the corner of northeastern Scotland just a few miles away from Aberdeen, Scotland’s...

MiniWurm
Dec 19, 2023
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Jersey central market: A fresh taste of island history
Collaboration. Celebration. Community. These are the values espoused by the Jersey Market's website. And I felt it as I wriggled through...

MiniWurm
Dec 8, 2023
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Mini's Stockholm: The Telefonplan Tower!
If you happen to be travelling around in the more suburban districts of Stockholm, you might spot a tower, emblazoned with the words...

MiniWurm
Nov 20, 2023
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The Tea-rrific culture of Senegal
Picture this: It's a warm day in the Sine Saloum Delta. You've been hiking and boating through the mangrove forests and islands all...

MiniWurm
Oct 24, 2023
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Vaxholm: Hopping between Swedish Islands
Stockholm's a pretty place. If you've ever been there, you've probably noticed that there's a lot of water and bridges everywhere -...

MiniWurm
Oct 11, 2023
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Not easy being Cheesy: Luxembourg Cheese Fondue
Luxembourg cheese fondue is amazing! A melty (and yellow!) pot of cheese to oneself, or to share, with an assortment of different things...

MiniWurm
Sep 5, 2023
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Scottish Snacks: The tip-top chocolate Tiffin!
The word 'Tiffin' originates with the British in southern India. During the 18th and 19th centuries, British people who found themselves...

MiniWurm
Jul 28, 2023
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