by Chloe D | Apr 6, 2015 | Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture
I love Easter in Germany. It’s full of decorations, rituals and get togethers – almost like a mini Christmas but with better weather promising the arrival of spring. It is a bigger celebration than anything I experienced in the UK. This could be because in...
by Ruth | Feb 9, 2015 | History and culture
For my last official post as part of the regular writing crew here at The German Way, I’d like to be typically American and end on a positive note. Here are 10 things I love about Germans: 1. Their honesty. You will never doubt the sincerity of a compliment that...
by Jane | Jan 19, 2015 | Expat issues, German language, German vocabulary, learning German, Tips, advice, suggestions
NOTE: Updated for 2022. I’ve been meeting many more expats now that I am living in the heavily populated Rhineland/Ruhr region of Germany. These expats range from old timers/lifers to newbie/temporary assignees. As any expat can relate to, the newbies are...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Dec 29, 2014 | Berlin, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
New Year’s Eve in Berlin Can Be Dangerous (gefährlich) For the first time ever, I have returned to my childhood home in the Pacific Northwest to celebrate Christmas. Partly due to our new arrival and our desire for her to meet her American fam, it was also just...
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