by HF | Sep 3, 2018 | Berlin, Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Ride-Hailing Services in Germany: From Allygator to Uber Is the Uber ride-hailing service available in Germany? The German answer to that question is jein – yes and no. Although Uber is completely banned in several European countries, it’s not entirely missing...
by AlieC | Jul 30, 2018 | Daily life, German vocabulary, Tips, advice, suggestions
Whilst the mercury stays steadfastly in the thirties (centigrade) and the German summer is bursting with events like Breminale, weinwanderungen (wine walks) and freiluftkino (open air cinemas) it is easy to find the heat somewhat oppressive when you’re crushed...
by Sarah | Jul 2, 2018 | Daily life, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Recently I got engaged whilst on holiday in Japan. I spoke about my great passion for the country in ‘Konichiwa Germany’ but missed out this very special part. Most people would say how romantic (it was!) but I questioned my fiancé’s intentions. No,...
by HF | May 21, 2018 | Daily life, Expat issues, Tips, advice, suggestions
Eliteschulen des Sports – Eliteschulen des Fußballs – Sportbetonte Schulen The education system and schools in the German-speaking world have traditionally emphasized academics over athletics or sports. Although all German secondary schools include...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | May 7, 2018 | Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
After the long, dark winter and the uncertainty of April weather (April, April, der macht, was er will), everyone is ready for summer by the time May rolls around. No matter the first official day of the season is a month and a half away, Germans are reveling in the...
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