In the U. Nor do you have to worry about having body issues. That goes against social etiquette. And apparently this goes all the way back to the 50s and 60s. Despite the harsh rule behind the Iron Curtain, East Germans got naked as a way to rebel from all the marches, uniforms, and conformity. Even Chancellor Angela Merkel is said to have practiced nudism during her youth.
So when we found out our Airbnb in Bremen was just a 5 minute walk from a spa and sauna, we decided to do as the Chancellor does and FKK that shit up. And let me tell you, the invigorating feeling of walking out of a cloud of steam and into a pool of freezing cold water makes it all worth while.
After leaving the Badehaus, we headed for downtown Bremenβa city of ,, just an hour train ride from Hamburgβwhere we were staying for the month. When it comes to travelling and early retirement, flexibility is the key. And as it turns out, Bremen turned out to be the better, less touristy choice. Because not only was there a lack of big crowds, we found all sorts of fun historical sites to visit. In Canada, city halls are just stuffy office buildings, but in Germany they are historical works of art.
If you like quaint little stores and timber-framed houses from the and s, take a walk down this street and get an ice cream at the Schoko Stube.
After waking around the Schnoor Quarter, we headed back to the town center and passed by a gigantic windmill, which made me feel like I was in Amsterdam:. As I suspected, there was a cute story behind the adorable statue. Apparently they were too old and outlived their usefulness.
