Why I am a pianist
Music Caroline Oltmanns Music Caroline Oltmanns

Why I am a pianist

Connecting to the audience is vital to a memorable performance. And a memorable performance is one way to eternalize music

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8 (small) things to survive your long haul flight
Travel Caroline Oltmanns Travel Caroline Oltmanns

8 (small) things to survive your long haul flight

I have been lucky enough to get upgraded quite a bit, but I more often travel in economy class. For those long distance flights on the cheap, my secret weapon is my personal replica of the little fun pouch offered as a gift to business class travelers on long haul flights.

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Know Thyself
Travel Caroline Oltmanns Travel Caroline Oltmanns

Know Thyself

Jet lag is all about time. Time differences between places, time spent on planes, time not slept. Coming back to the US from a recent trip to Asia with 12 hours time difference my jet lag experiences from US-Europe travels seems to pale compare to what I am going through.

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