by Sarah | Dec 10, 2018 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture
For the past three Christmases whilst living in Germany, my partner and I have spent the big day back in the UK. They say Christmas is the time of year for family and friends, and that is where the majority of them are and so that is where we shall go. Except this...
by Sarah | Nov 12, 2018 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Earlier this month I had a lightbulb moment. I realised that when you move to another country you really do need to put yourself out there to meet new people, make friends and widen your social activities. You’re probably reading this thinking ‘well,...
by Sarah | Sep 10, 2018 | Daily life, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Valentines cards, anniversary cards, confirmation day cards, get well soon cards. In the UK there seems to be a folded piece of decorated card available to send to a recipient and recognise any and every occasion. The public invests in to whatever the greeting card...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jul 16, 2018 | Daily life, German language, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
When you think of German cuisine, you usually think of Wurst (sausage), mountains of Kartoffeln (potatoes), and liters of Bier (I mean, c’mon. “beer”). Rightfully so. Those things are delicious and make up a good portion of the German diet. But...
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