This is a new German
phrase I have learnt which is quite topical. 'Balkonien' is the magic place
where Germans go on vacation 'Urlaub' when they can’t afford (or don’t want) to
travel further then their own four walls.
In short, it refers to what is called a “staycation” in the
English-speaking world and comes from the word for balcony: 'der Balkon'
I think quite a lot of us will have to get used to the idea this year. It's crazy that so many people are talking about holidays when there is still so much Corona virus around. I miss my garden but it's nice to have that beautiful afternoon sunshine on the balcony with a little glass of wine and a good book.
Grandad always loves to recline in my deckchair on the balcony when he visits and always falls asleep so contentedly.
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