Author: Michael Schmitz

Die Berliner Luftbrücke – The Berlin Airlift

Berlin is a city full of rich history, culture and diversity. It has witnessed many deep impacts,...

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Get to Know the Vereine – Associations in Germany

According to a humorous saying from the 19th century, the moment three Germans meet, they immediately form...

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Über Integrationskurse – German Integration Courses

Everybody is talking about immigration, refugees, whether they are allowed to stay or even who is allowed...

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The best way to travel in Germany between cities

Germany has many beautiful places worth visiting. But besides the beauty of the country, it is also...

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German Institute for Standardization: German Technology and DIN-Norm

Everything has its rules in Germany. It is not only a standard cliché but also true in...

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Chicken pox party: Masernparty in Germany

Chicken pox party: many people are afraid of diseases and try not to get infected when it...

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The fall of the Berlin wall: the brief story

There is hardly any other date in the latest German history that has influenced the country more...

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Halloween in Germany: the Scariest Time of the Year?

It’s on again on October 31st: It’s Halloween. But while Americans are becoming nervous about the upcoming...

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Sharing a Flat in Germany

Many university students in Germany don’t live on their own or with their family. They mostly live...

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