Erntedank: Thanksgiving in Germany

by | May 23, 2013

Erntedank: Thanksgiving Customs in Germany and the USA In the German-speaking countries, Thanksgiving is an autumn harvest celebration called Erntedank or Erntedankfest (“harvest thanksgiving festival”). The observance usually takes place in September or October,...

Elvis Presley in Germany

by | May 23, 2013

Elvis Presley as a US Soldier Stationed in West Germany: 1958-1960 When Elvis Presley walked off an army troop ship in Bremerhaven, West Germany on October 1, 1958, he was only 23 years old. It was his first (and only!) trip beyond the USA and Canada, courtesy of his...

Medicines and Prescriptions in Germany: The Apotheke

by | Apr 9, 2013

Medications Overseas: Potential Hazards – Avoiding Drug Rx Problems NOTICE: This article is for general information only, and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician or a pharmacist before using any medication. Many of the medications that...

Health Care in Germany

by | Apr 9, 2013

Insurance and Medical Matters in German-Speaking Europe All of the German-speaking countries enjoy a high level of health care. Infant mortality rates are much lower (US: 5.87 per 1000, DE: 3.43, A: 3.45) and life expectancy is higher than in the United States....