Know Before You Go

by | Feb 11, 2013

Germany, Austria, Switzerland: A Travel Guide for North Americans Before you leave the familiar shores of the US or Canada for Europe, there are some things you need to know about and prepare for. You probably have a passport already, but do you need a visa? If...

Notable People

by | Jan 18, 2013

Notable People from the German-speaking World In this section you will find full and mini biographies of German-speakers – past and present – who have played a significant role in the fields of politics, education, science, the arts and technology. Few of these people...

Driving in Germany

by | Jan 17, 2013

When driving on the German Autobahn, one realizes that auto racing is not confined to famous race tracks like the Nürburgring. Germans, and the Austrians and Swiss, like to drive fast, and they have been in love with their cars ever since Carl Benz (1844-1927)...

Business

by | Jan 17, 2013

Business and the economy in German-speaking Europe German, Austrian, and Swiss business concerns are known throughout the world. Volkswagen AG is the largest manufacturer of automobiles in Europe and one of the biggest firms in Germany. Adidas AG, founded by a German,...