Germany – Angela D. Murphy, Ph.D.

April 3, 2016 + Africa, black writing, culture, Dakar, dissertation, German, Germany, HBW, kansas, lookoutmywindow, research, West Africa, women, women's history, women's history month

Post about My Research Featured on the HBW Blog

by angeladmurphy

Since coming back to Lawrence, I have had several opportunities to discuss my work with the people on KU’s campus. The director of the Project on the History of Black Writing asked me to write a guest post about my research for Women’s History Month. The blog is a great resource, and I am so lucky to be part of this amazing project! Once … Read More Post about My Research Featured on the HBW Blog

February 19, 2016 + Berlin, culture, Europe, food, German, Germany, lookoutmywindow, travel

Let’s Chat about the Food – What I Ordered

by angeladmurphy

And by that I mean here are a LOT of pictures of the food I’ve ordered, made, and eaten during my time in Germany. There is SO MUCH DELICIOUSNESS to go around – it’s one of the reasons I love being here. First meal in Berlin was at Ferdinand 34 in my new neighborhood (the website is only in German). Of course, I ordered schnitzel and … Read More Let’s Chat about the Food – What I Ordered

February 10, 2016 + Berlin, German, Germany, language, lookoutmywindow, market, research, travel

Go to the Markt, Learn a Language

by angeladmurphy

Here are some of my musings about my German speaking/listening/understanding abilities and being at the market today in my neighborhood. An unexpected experience, but quite rewarding. This neighborhood is great. Also, my thoughts are kind of scattered, but I like discussing things as I experience them rather than carefully constructing what I want to say about my travels and what I learn.

February 9, 2016 + Berlin, Germany, lookoutmywindow, travel

Don’t Panic: It’s just a pickpocket

by angeladmurphy

I decided to visit Museum Island the other day (see this post for details about the museums), and before I got to the first one I had more adventure than I bargained for. Everyone always give you tips about how to avoid being pickpocketed in big cities, and how important it is to be self-aware, etc. I have traveled to 15 countries without much incident over … Read More Don’t Panic: It’s just a pickpocket

February 7, 2016 + Berlin, Germany, lookoutmywindow, travel

Sights & Museums in Berlin: Some Must-See Options

by angeladmurphy

Brandenburg Tor (Brandenburg Gate)The U.S. Embassy is near the Gate, and a few others. I went here first, because my parents were in Germany when the Wall came down. There were some people protesting in a tent in front of one of the embassies, but there was not much going on in the area otherwise. Because I came in winter, there were almost no … Read More Sights & Museums in Berlin: Some Must-See Options

February 7, 2016 + Berlin, Germany, lookoutmywindow, travel

Travel Tips for First-timers in Berlin

by angeladmurphy

Berlin is massive, and can be overwhelming if it’s your first time here. I speak German enough to get around, and it’s been difficult to decide what to do, how much to do, etc. My first piece of advice for people coming to Berlin for the first time: get a Berlin Welcome Card and Museum Pass! Breakdown: Berlin Welcome Card – You can purchase … Read More Travel Tips for First-timers in Berlin