Senior Writer
Expertise Germany Travel, Travel Planning, German Language and Culture
Education Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hamburg
Highlights:
- German born and university educated with a degree in German language and culture
- Extensively traveled Germany with favorite areas being the Black Forest and Rhine Valley
- Written hundreds of hotel reviews based on hundreds of hotel stays.
Experience:
Elsa was born in Germany before moving to the US as a kid. She spent summers with her grandparents in Germany and the rest of the year in the US making her uniquely qualified to write about traveling in Germany from a US and native perspective.
Elsa is also an avid traveler and has just hit country #30. She particularly loves traveling in Europe (Germany the most, of course) and around the US. She loves sharing her love of German culture, travel and language here on Germany Footsteps.
When not writing for this site, Elsa loves to read and plan her next trip to Deutschland.
Education:
Elsa’s educational background along with her childhood gives her unique insights into German culture and language. She studied in Germany so also traveled a lot during this time.
Her bachelor degree in this area helps her understand what makes Germany different and to share that with you here.
You can read more about this site here.
Elsa’s Guides To Germany
- Top 10 Best Hotels In Trier, Germany
- Top 10 Best Hotels In Freiburg, Germany
- Top 10 Best Hotels In Rothenburg ob der Tauber
- Top 10 Best Hotels In Bremen, Germany
- Top 10 Best Hotels In Baden-Baden, Germany
- Top 10 Best Hotels In Heidelberg, Germany
- Top 10 Best Hotels In Leipzig, Germany
- Top 10 Best Hotels In Dresden, Germany
- Exactly Why Visiting Germany At Christmas Time Has To Be On Everyone’s Bucket List 🎄🥰
- Spectacular & Top 10 Best Hotels In Frankfurt, Germany
- Best Beach Towns In Germany Uncovered! They Are Better Than You Think 😄
- Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You: 6 Cheeky Reasons To NEVER Visit Berlin ❌
- Top 12 Most Beautiful Places In Germany That Will Make Your Jaw Drop😲
- 10 Hidden Gems In Germany That Will Make You Forget About Castles 🤩
- Feeling Thirsty? You’ll Love These Incredible Breweries In Germany 🍻
- 12 Things You Should NEVER Do In Germany If You Don’t Want To Offend ❌😱
- Lesson 25: Learn How To Do A Lot With German Verbs 😆
- Lesson 24: Negating Words In German
- 9 Reasons Why You Should Absolutely, Positively NEVER EVER Visit the Rhine Valley 😉😂
- The Naked Truth About Freikörperkultur (FKK) Or Free Body Culture (Nudism) In Germany 😱
- The Most Beautiful Cities In Germany That You Have To Visit 😍
- Lesson 23: To Have
- Lesson 22: Exactly How To Say Your Profession
- Revealed! Top Tips For Driving In Germany From Cities To Autobahns
- Lesson 21: So What Were Your Hobbies Again?
- Lesson 20: Exactly How To Buy A Train Ticket… In German!
- Lesson 19: Learn How To Say Dates And Months
- Everything Currywurst: The Ultimate Takeaway Snack
- Lesson 18: Exactly How To Read A German Train Ticket
- Lesson 17: To Be Or Not To Be
- Top 10 German Shows To Watch On Netflix That You Won’t Want To Stop
- Lesson 16: Those Pesky Personal Pronouns
- Lesson 15: Learn Days Of The Week
- Cannstatter Volksfest: The Stupendous German Beer Festival That Should Get More Press
- Lesson 14: Learn How To Follow Directions
- 10 Fun Facts About The German Language That Will Have You Signing Up For A Lesson ASAP
- Everything Apfelstrudel: This Comfort Dessert Shouldn’t Just Be Enjoyed In Germany
- Everything Käsespätzle: You’ll Soon Love This Delicious Dish!
- Everything Kartoffelsalat: From Regional Kinks To How To Enjoy It At Home
- 10 Typical (& Delicious) German Dishes You Must Eat At Least Once 😋
- Most Beautiful, Amazing And Incredible National Parks In Germany That You Have To Visit!
- Start The Romantic Road In Style In Glorious Würzburg 😍 With This Guide
- 10 Massive Differences Between The US And Germany That Will Make You Smile 😆
- DON’T MISS! How German Sounds Compared To Other Languages 😂
- Lesson 13: Learn How To Count To 100 In German
- Lesson 12: What To Say When You Arrive At Your Hotel
- Lesson 11: How To Introduce Yourself In German
- Lesson 10: How To Pronounce Letter Combinations
- Lesson 9: Learn What To Say In A Restaurant
- Lesson 8: Learn Common German Dishes
- Lesson 7: Learn Common Drinks
- Lesson 6: Learn Common Foods
- Lesson 5: Learning “The”
- Lesson 4: Learn The German Alphabet (& Phonetics)
- Lesson 3: Do You Speak English?
- Lesson 2: Learn How To Say German Numbers 1-20
- Lesson 1: Learn How To Say German Greetings
- Think You Should Visit Bavaria? Here’s 8 Shocking Reasons Why You Should NEVER Go! 😂
- 10 Incredible Reasons Why Germany Is Everyone’s Must-Visit Destination In 2024
- 10 Insider Reasons Why Germany Is Even Cooler Than You Thought 😎
- 10 Unforgettable Castles In Germany That You Can Call Home For A Spectacular Night 🏰
- 10 Jaw-Dropping Places You MUST Visit In Northern Germany 😍
- 10 Off-The-Beaten-Track Places To Visit In Southern Germany That Will Blow You Away! 😍
- 9 Unbelievable Reasons Why You Can NEVER Go To Oktoberfest🍺😂
- You Won’t Forget These Jaw-Dropping Fairytale Castles In Germany….🤩
- Explore Germany for Free: Top 10 Incredible Things To Do That Cost Nothing!🤑
- 12 Essential Things You MUST Know Before Traveling To Germany 😱
- 10 Reasons Why Bavaria Is The Most Incredible Region In The World
- Is It Worth Visiting Germany For A Week? 🤔
- Top 12 Enchanting German Destinations You Can’t Miss This Winter⛄
- Top 10 Places You Must Visit In Germany For Christmas Cheer🎅