by Jay | Dec 23, 2015 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
While on a recent college visit with some students from the US, the topic of German food came up. We’d already experienced many culinary delicacies on our way, and they wanted to know what my favorite was. One mainstay came quickly to mind: Döner Kebab. This got...
by Ruth | Jan 8, 2013 | Daily life, Expat issues, Tips, advice, suggestions
Originating from the west coast of the US, Mexican food has long been a staple in my diet. On my first forays into Europe, I made a few optimistic attempts to find suitable restaurants to satisfy my cravings for chips with salsa, fish tacos, over-sized greasy...
by HF | Oct 31, 2011 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture
Towards the end of my October visit to Austria and Germany, my wife and I drove to Bad Nauheim in the state of Hesse, about a half-hour drive north from Frankfurt am Main. When I told Germans why I was going there, I usually got chuckles in response. Today the spa...
by Ruth | May 23, 2011 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Because most of my experience in Germany has been in the Southern half of the country, I often believe that all German food is as delicious as it is here in the region of Swabia. Occasionally, we venture North on vacation and I realize with disappointment that this...
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