Renate Oetjens
Contributing Writer
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Renate Oetjens has been publishing on the internet for more than 14 years. After working for several German publishing houses and AOL Germany, she is now a freelance journalist, writer and translator and divides her time between her homes in Hamburg and London. And if this does not already make her a travel expert, she also loves exploring her two hometowns and going abroad - seaside, islands and remote spots off the beaten track being her favourites.
She holds a MA degree in American, English and German literature and loves reading and writing. Other passions include movies, nature and gardening, jin shin jyutsu and yoga.
Latest Articles
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Portrait of Scientist James Lovelock
With his several books on Gaia, planet Earth as one living organism, climatologist James Lovelock has become a green guru and controversial advocate for nuclear power.
Jun 26, 2009
- Renate Oetjens
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Londoners Rediscover Recession-Proof Hobbies
Recession makes people more creative. Facing a potentially frugal future many Londoners have started to enjoy hobbies that were considered rather unsexy for a long time.
May 28, 2009
- Renate Oetjens
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Travels with Jane Austen
Admirers of English author Jane Austen traveling in her footsteps can visit her birthplace, homes and grave, several film locations or the Jane Austen Festival in Bath.
May 18, 2009
- Renate Oetjens
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Open Garden Days in Amsterdam
Baroque formal gardens, tea houses and trimmed hedges show a secret side of Amsterdam. Every year in June the private gardens open to the public during Open Tuinen Dagen.
May 14, 2009
- Renate Oetjens
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Opening Doors Within - A Book Review
Eileen Caddy's 365 short texts in "Opening Doors Within" accompany the reader through the year and help to achieve spiritual development and growth - year after year.
May 13, 2009
- Renate Oetjens
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Hamburg Airport Launches New Train Service
How to get to Hamburg Airport? A new underground train promises better service. And in the airport a new plaza offers central security and a bigger shopping area.
Dec 12, 2008
- Renate Oetjens
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Best Christmas Fairs 2008 in London
From historic Frost Fair on the river Thames to high tech fun fair delights in Hyde Park - before Christmas London offers a great variety of seasonal outdoor events.
Nov 27, 2008
- Renate Oetjens
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How to Generate Hidden Icons in Skype
Frequent users of the Skype messenger soon might grow tired of the happy smiley, sad smiley variety offered by the system. Here are some lesser known icons!
Nov 21, 2008
- Renate Oetjens
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How to Keep Squirrels Off Bird Food
Britain's RSPB offers advice on how to keep squirrels away from nuts and seeds for birds. Spice them up before serving - because squirrels don't like it hot.
Nov 13, 2008
- Renate Oetjens
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New Super Mall Westfield London
Just after the crunch hit London, a new shopping center opens in the west of the capital. International group Westfield wants to beat existing malls in size and quality.
Oct 27, 2008
- Renate Oetjens
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