Elvis Presley in Germany

Elvis Presley as a US Soldier Stationed in West Germany: 1958-1960 When Elvis Presley walked off an army troop ship in Bremerhaven, West Germany on October 1, 1958, he was only 23 years old. It was his first (and only!) trip beyond the USA and Canada, courtesy of his...

Interview with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oma

Interview: “Leonardo’s Other Name is Wilhelm” NOTE: The original German version of this 1998 interview (“Leonardo heißt auch Wilhelm”) was first published in the Hellweger Anzeiger. (The article is no longer online.) This English excerpt is published here with...

Medicines and Prescriptions in Germany: The Apotheke

Medications Overseas: Potential Hazards – Avoiding Drug Rx Problems NOTICE: This article is for general information only, and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician or a pharmacist before using any medication. Many of the medications that...