Health Care in Germany

by | Apr 9, 2013

Insurance and Medical Matters in German-Speaking Europe All of the German-speaking countries enjoy a high level of health care. Infant mortality rates are much lower (US: 5.87 per 1000, DE: 3.43, A: 3.45) and life expectancy is higher than in the United States....

Living in Germany

by | Mar 30, 2013

Advice for Expats Living in German-speaking Europe Welcome to your guide to daily life in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We’ll help you with questions related to working and living in Germany or one of the other German-speaking countries. For all of our...

Cultural Comparisons

by | Mar 28, 2013

Daily Life in the USA vs Germany (Part 1) History & Culture > Cultural Comparisons > Cultural Comparisons – Part 2 Driving & Traffic Laws • Restaurants & Dining • Coffee In the charts below you’ll find a simplified comparison of various customs...

Cochem Castle

by | Mar 26, 2013

The Town of Cochem Cochem is located on the Moselle River (die Mosel in German), which is also one of the town’s many charms. Home to only about 5,200 residents (as of 2021), the small town punches above it weight with half-timbered houses, a riverside...