by Erin "ebe" Porter | Apr 18, 2022 | Berlin, Daily life, German vocabulary, The euro and money matters, Tips, advice, suggestions, Travel and transportation
It is the day after Ostern (Easter) when this post goes up, so still a holiday in most European countries. As I am on vacation in Spain, I was pleased I wouldn’t have to take Friday or Monday as vacation days as they are public holidays throughout Germany. That...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Oct 31, 2021 | Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
We’ve been on a short visit back to the USA which has luckily coincided with Halloween. Our kids, 2 and 6-years-old, have only experienced the Germans’ half-hearted embrace of the holiday before. Our American friends and family have been fascinated by the differences...
by HF | Nov 16, 2020 | Berlin, History and culture, Travel and transportation
Berlin Gets a (Fairly) New Airport It finally happened on the last day of October 2020 (Halloween!). It was a long wait, but despite scandals, false starts, huge budget overruns, and a major black mark against vaunted German efficiency, Berlin Brandenburg Airport...
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