by HF | Jun 7, 2013
A Quick Guide to the German Capital In this part of our Berlin guide you’ll find an alphabetical list of what to see in the German capital. For more detailed information about a sight or attraction see the full guide. Some items have a direct link to more information...
by HF | May 23, 2013
Christmas Traditions: Star Singers, January 6 and C+M+B In Austria and parts of Germany and Switzerland, Christmas does not officially end until January 6. That date commemorates the religious feast day known as Epiphany or das Dreikönigsfest (“three kings festival”)...
by HF | Apr 12, 2013
A German Cinematographer in Hollywood You’ve seen his work many times, but probably didn’t know it. Michael Ballhaus was the director of photography for many Hollywood films, including Working Girl (1988), Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), Air Force One (1997), The Color...
by HF | 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....
by HF | Apr 4, 2013
An Afro American TV personality in Germany Born in Colorado on July 19, 1957 as the fifth of ten children, fashion model and German TV personality Bruce Darnell grew up as the only illegitimate child among nine other siblings. After briefly studying sociology, he...
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