🇩🇪 Karlsruhe Travel Guide: From Airport Strikes to Asian Groceries

🚂 Transport Tips • Frankfurt → Karlsruhe: Smooth 2.5h train ride (when DB cooperates!) • Pro Tip: Watch for "Verspätung" (delay) or "Ausgefallen" (cancelled) on departure boards • Bullet Dodged: Arrived just before March 10th airport strike – German labor disputes are no joke! 🛍️ Shopping Survival Guide 🛒 Supermarkets: • REWE: For fresh pretzels & local wines • DM: Skincare + photo printing (€0.30+ for nostalgic collages) • ALDI: Budget-friendly Lebkuchen (even in March!) 🍜 Go Asia: Found my comfort foods – from kimchi to mochi, though prices made my wallet weep (€3 for instant noodles?!) 💊 Apotheke Reality: Cold meds = easy | Antibiotics = "Nein, ohne Rezept!" (prescription needed) ⚠️ Sunday Shutdown • All shops closed (except bakeries till 1pm) • Cash is king at small stores #KarlsruheDiaries #GermanLogistics #StrikeSurvivor