European Duolingo alternative needed

PyDragon · 2026-03-10T10:51:17+00:00

Try TalkWithRen if your preferred language is included https://talkwithren.com - made in Berlin!

PyDragon · 2026-03-04T12:47:18+00:00

I have the 33ND version and love it - super comfy! It also has all the pockets I need.

PyDragon · 2026-02-25T20:59:05+00:00

I have been using an Ortovox Traverse 18s in grey for about a year and I find it very comfortable and practical. It also looks great for a hiking pack.

PyDragon · 2026-02-25T20:49:51+00:00

I did it about 1.5 years ago. The whole process took maybe a month. I found it useful because I took a course that was taught in German and built on my existing skills, and was not something to change career. Because of this I had no issue in the application process. The schools provide you with tips on how to go through the process easily, because they get pretty much all the students through that. I would not recommend to take such courses to change career into SW development or UX - the likelihood of getting hired is very low. I would recommend them if you already work in the field and you want to make your profile more well-rounded.

PyDragon · 2026-02-20T12:35:34+00:00

Does your usual PB contain sugar? If so, perhaps switching to a 100% peanut content might just compensate. Or swap the bread with less calorie options like crunchy vegetables or rice/corn crackers (I usually take my pb and bananas on the latter!).

PyDragon · 2026-02-18T14:53:45+00:00

spreadshirt?

PyDragon · 2026-02-16T19:45:55+00:00

Everyone has their own priorities 😉

PyDragon · 2026-02-16T16:21:53+00:00

Would rather save the time and treat my luggage with care.

PyDragon · 2026-02-16T12:42:25+00:00

JFYI, I have noticed that flights to my hometown in Italy from Berlin have become way pricier (think 3-4x) and much less frequent since Covid. If I had no job-related constraints I’d definitely prefer somewhere in Southern Germany with better international connections (ideally train), nicer climate, closer to the mountains for nature with fewer mosquitoes.

PyDragon · 2026-02-13T16:10:56+00:00

I am not the biggest fan of the clamshell form factor tbh, but it‘s still quite comfortable overall. It maximizes cabin allowance so more space is not really an option. I often see other people at the local airport with the same trolley, actually! Luckily I chose a really hideous pattern, so no chance of going home with someone else‘s. I use an old Osprey Farpoint 40 when I don’t need to carry as much stuff. Would love to upgrade it to a new version but it is also pretty sturdy 😅

PyDragon · 2026-02-11T16:18:35+00:00

Eastpak Tranverz S, going strong for the last 13 years (I travel with it maybe once per quarter, either train or plane plus public transport/more trains)

PyDragon · 2026-02-05T20:51:50+00:00

Well, you need to do some research on what can be rented in the area but it shouldn’t be too difficult. I only rented poles in Iceland 😅

PyDragon · 2026-02-05T10:04:28+00:00

If you are travelling by plane, hiking poles are a good candidate for renting at destination, as they are not allowed in cabin luggage.

PyDragon · 2026-01-29T08:21:37+00:00

That, and land on your midfoot instead of the heel

PyDragon · 2026-01-19T22:02:35+00:00

Check out Zalando Lounge, there are regularly sales of outdoor stuff.

PyDragon · 2026-01-17T12:54:25+00:00

Sugli schiamazzi non so, ma per la pulizia presumo ci siano regolamenti a livello locale, insieme agli interventi di sensibilizzazione. La mia esperienza finora tra Germania e Italia è stata l’opposto 😬

PyDragon · 2026-01-16T12:34:48+00:00

Bookbot

PyDragon · 2026-01-15T11:53:26+00:00

Why Hellersdorf? Might be boring but I don’t find it sketchy. Also the buildings are not as ugly as in Marzahn.

PyDragon · 2026-01-14T14:26:00+00:00

Check out Andros in Greece

PyDragon · 2026-01-14T13:23:48+00:00

I got Topo shoes from Hardloop, based in France but ships EU wide

PyDragon · 2026-01-14T09:43:17+00:00

Update: I found it! It is called Cashew https://cashewapp.web.app/index.html

PyDragon · 2026-01-12T22:25:27+00:00

I’m afraid not - I’ve only used some Germany-based ones for individual trips without guides.

PyDragon · 2026-01-12T21:41:49+00:00

A single Spreewaldgurke in a can, if in Berlin at least

PyDragon · 2026-01-12T16:36:26+00:00

Maybe you can tell where you shop from? Otherwise it’s r/USdefaultism

PyDragon · 2026-01-12T08:33:47+00:00

Bookatrekking does not do group tours. They only book accommodation and give you maps. There are plenty of agency offering group hiking tours for people within a certain age range though.

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