by Chloe D | Mar 10, 2014 | Daily life, German vocabulary
The definite preference in Germany may be for dense, dark bread made with various combinations of wholewheat, spelt, rye, seeds and nuts (it accounts for over 90% of bread consumption), but the small, white, crusty bread roll does maintain an iconic status –...
by HF | Feb 3, 2014 | Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, History and culture
Graffiti and tagging are a phenomenon seen all over the world, but how they are regarded and dealt with varies widely, depending on the location. A stroll through the streets of Berlin quickly reveals why it is sometimes referred to as “the graffiti capital of...
by JessicaL | Aug 13, 2013 | Daily life, Expat issues, Red tape and bureaucracy, Tips, advice, suggestions
Admittedly, after six years I felt pretty savvy with the whole expat thing. I had lived in two major German cities (Dusseldorf, Hamburg), spent two years living near Zurich, Switzerland, and had travelled to ten other European countries. I even felt comfortable go at...
by Erik Flippo | Aug 13, 2013
Photos: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France FEATURED: Christmas in Berlin – A special photographic tour of Berlin Christmas markets and other Christmas scenes! Photo Galleries: Germany Views of Germany’s cities and other interesting sights in...
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