by HF | Sep 19, 2022 | German language, German vocabulary, History and culture
Louisiana: The Pelican State, the Bayou State, the Creole State No. None of Louisiana’s nicknames, official or otherwise, offer even a hint of how much of an impact German-speaking immigrants have had on the state. In fact, despite having lived in Louisiana as a...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | May 16, 2022 | Daily life, Tips, advice, suggestions, Travel and transportation
As we near the summer season, I am still thinking fondly of a trip I took this winter. After two plus years or restricted travel, we have kicked 2022 off strong with a visit to our family in the USA, a week in Austria, and 10-days in Andalusia. It has been amazing to...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Apr 18, 2022 | Berlin, Daily life, German vocabulary, The euro and money matters, Tips, advice, suggestions, Travel and transportation
It is the day after Ostern (Easter) when this post goes up, so still a holiday in most European countries. As I am on vacation in Spain, I was pleased I wouldn’t have to take Friday or Monday as vacation days as they are public holidays throughout Germany. That...
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