by HF | Jul 31, 2023 | Berlin, Daily life, Tips, advice, suggestions, Travel and transportation
Uber and Its Competitors in Germany Ride-hailing and ride-sharing services in Germany and most of Europe have had a far more difficult time than in North America. While Uber plays a limited role in Germany, Lyft can’t be found anywhere in Europe. And Uber had to...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jul 17, 2023 | Berlin, Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
I left a sweltering Berlin for an almost as hot Washington State. People always think of Seattle as rainy, but on the day my family arrived back in our home state it was over 80 degrees F (27 degree C) and clear skies meant the “mountain was out” as the...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jan 23, 2023 | Berlin, Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
One of my favorite parts about living abroad is that you get to make your own traditions. Deciding we really aren’t fans of turkey, we still host an annual Thanksgiving party but usually buy a half dozen halbes hähnchen (half a roasted chicken) from the nearest...
by HF | Jan 9, 2023 | German language, History and culture
Texas Germans and the German Belt in Texas At various times in the past Texas was French (1684–1689), Spanish (1690–1821), and Mexican (1821-1836). From 1836 to 1845 it was the Republic of Texas – before becoming the 28th US state on December 29, 1845. But Texas...
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