Sylvia Waechter
Guten tag! My name is Sylvia, I'm an Urban Studies student at the University of Illinois - Chicago and I'll be studying in Berlin, Germany this semester! I'm a total public transportation nerd and love to write reviews of different transit systems that I ride on. Follow along as I explore Berlin, travel around Europe, and continue my education as an 'Urbanist in training'.
Blogs by Sylvia Waechter
Spring break in Italy
Reflections on traveling solo, exploring Italy by train, and staying in hostels.
10 surprising things I found in my German apartment
A list of items I found in my study abroad housing, that aren't typically found in the US
U-Bahn for Dummies: Navigating Berlins Transit
A guide to Berlins public transit (the BVG) with short overviews of the most common transit types.
5 Berlin Winter Fashion Must-Haves
My picks for what to wear while in Berlin.
A Beginners Guide to Flying to Europe
Tips for packing, avoiding jet lag, and surviving long-haul flights.