by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jan 25, 2021 | Berlin, Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, Red tape and bureaucracy, Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
After a 2020 that threatened to end civilization as we know it, I allowed myself to be hopeful for 2021. Sure, Silvester (New Years Eve) was downsized to a quiet night at home (fireworks still blasting outside by people gloriously ignoring regulations) and we were...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Dec 28, 2020 | Berlin, Medical matters, Red tape and bureaucracy, Tips, advice, suggestions
The first vaccinations have been administered in Germany over the weekend with a flurry of publicity. The Local.de reports that a 101-year-old woman in a retirement home was the very first person to be inoculated against coronavirus on Saturday, December 26th. Though...
by HF | Dec 14, 2020 | Daily life, Expat issues, Tips, advice, suggestions
A Field Guide to Cultural Differences Between Germany and the USA (Part 2) Over time we at The German Way have covered the topic of daily life and cultural comparisons between Germany and the USA (and other places) very thoroughly. But it’s a vast topic, and...
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