Berlin and Potsdam

by | Feb 17, 2013

What to See and Do in the German Capital Berlin is Germany’s capital and largest city in area and population. It is both a city and one of Germany’s 16 states (Bundesländer). Home to about 3.4 million residents (4.4 million in the Berlin/Brandenburg metro...

Expat Checklist 2

by | Feb 15, 2013

After You’re There This is Part 2 of our “Expat Checklists.” It covers topics that expats or potential expats in German-speaking countries need to consider once they have arrived in German-speaking Europe. BOOK: Get the book written by expats for...

Angela Merkel’s 2009 Speech to the US Congress

by | Feb 13, 2013

Address to Joint Session of the US Congress For the original German text of Merkel’s speech, see Merkel-Rede 2009 – Deutsch. German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her remarks to both houses of the US Congress in German. This is the official German government...

Shopping in Germany

by | Feb 12, 2013

Shopping in German-Speaking Europe From groceries to clothes to electronics Expat “How To” Guides for Germany > Shopping in German-Speaking Europe Shopping is shopping, right? Wrong. If you’re used to shopping in the USA, we have some helpful advice for...

Electrical Facts: Germany and Europe

by | Feb 12, 2013

An Electrical Guide for Germany and Europe: Plug Adapters, 230 volts and All That Travel and Tourism > Electrical Facts Introduction This is a practical guide for travelers visiting German-speaking Europe, and expats who live there. You’ll learn about...