by Erin "ebe" Porter | Apr 2, 2018 | Daily life, Expat issues, German language, German vocabulary, Tips, advice, suggestions
On days like today (the end of Ostern or Easter holidays with no family nearby and only medium-nice weather) there is a question of what exactly to do. We’ve already had 3 glorious days off, admired our Osterstrauch (Easter tree), celebrated the holiday with...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Sep 11, 2017 | Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture, Medical matters, Tips, advice, suggestions, Uncategorized
I’ve talked about raising a child in Germany and I’ve talked about toilets. Now these two things have combined as I attempt to potty train in Germany. Give me strength. History of Potty Training in Germany Germany has an interesting history with potty...
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 Erin "ebe" Porter | Jun 22, 2016 | Daily life, Expat issues, German language, German vocabulary, History and culture, Medical matters
Don’t worry guys, I brought a towel to sit (and sweat) on in the sauna, and didn’t try to wear my swimsuit into the nude areas. I’m not a German sauna newbie. I’ve been once before. That one time was at touristy Tropical Island. I highly...
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