by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jun 28, 2017 | Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, Tips, advice, suggestions
For the third year in a row, I have just returned from a fabulous beach vacation. Greece, Italy…we are apparently becoming European jetsetters (still fairly poor ones). Being in Europe allows you to make affordable vacation choices to unbelievable destinations....
by Chloe D | Jun 3, 2017 | History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
It always comes upon you suddenly, the Berlin summer. One day you’re shivering in your down coat at the playground, lamenting with friends how it is already May but barely 10 degrees celsius. The next day you’re sweating in your shirtsleeves, the powerful sun beating...
by AlieC | May 24, 2017 | History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
With the warm weather along comes another season, wedding season. The Rathaus (Town Hall) has been steadily getting busier the last few weeks; on Fridays and Saturdays the city steps are filled with heart shaped balloons, Sekt and brides. All German weddings having to...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | May 10, 2017 | Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions, Uncategorized
Holiday Alert! It is Muttertag (Mother’s Day) this Sunday which means elegant brunches and bundles of flowers – no matter which side of the pond you are on. Mother’s Day in Germany But the history of the holiday in Germany, Switzerland and Austria...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Dec 7, 2016 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
I get asked about my experience having a kid and raising her in Germany a lot by my American family and friends. But the truth is, I have nothing to compare it to. Unlike fellow GW contributor Jane, I never had a child in the USA. However – as an American...
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