by HF | Feb 6, 2023 | Expat issues, German language, History and culture, Medical matters, Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
Germans have their own way of doing things. True, not all Germans are alike, but… The German way of life is not the same as the American way of life, nor should it be. But US Americans (that’s a German influence I’ve adopted as a US American) and...
by HF | Apr 4, 2022 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, The euro and money matters
Cultural Differences in Reverse You never fully understand your own culture until you leave it and experience a different one. When US Americans (more about that term below) travel to Mexico or Europe for the first time, they immediately notice the differences in...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Feb 20, 2022 | German vocabulary, Tips, advice, suggestions, Travel and transportation
Since my daughter started Grundschule (elementary school), we have come to the grim realization that we are tied to the school schedule. While schools in Germany have many extended breaks throughout the year, they have traditionally been inflexible about vacation days...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Oct 4, 2020 | Berlin, Daily life, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions, Travel and transportation
COVID-19 has changed a lot of things. Some things suddenly and drastically, while more changes are sure to continue happening for the foreseeable future. Life is different than it used to be just a few months ago. I am doing my best – like so many of us –...
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