by HF | Apr 6, 2020 | Berlin, Expat issues, Medical matters
We are far from the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, but Germany’s fatality rate from the disease is at this point far below that of the United States and most other countries. Let’s take a look at some possible reasons for this. (Also see our comparison...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jul 1, 2024 | History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions, Travel and transportation
Coming out of the pandemic, my family limited our long-distance travel and started exploring places closer to home. These day trips from Berlin are some of my favorite places and we have re-visited often. But I am always looking for somewhere new. Enter the...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Mar 4, 2024 | Berlin, Daily life, Tips, advice, suggestions
During the pandemic my family would take long walks around our neighborhood in Berlin. As nearly nothing was open, it was our entertainment and we wandered far and wide, through forests and meadows, parks and gardens. As the pandemic-measures wore on, playgrounds...
by HF | Sep 4, 2023 | History and culture
The German, Austrian, and Swiss Heritage of Cerveza Today both the Mexican and US beer brewing scenes are quite similar, reflecting the global phenomenon of Big Beer. In both countries it is difficult to know the true company behind a particular beer brand, even if...
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