Category: living in Germany

Childish German

Being a German-learner in Germany, you want German immersion; you want to be in the thick of...

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Can I Drink Tap Water Safely in Germany?

Many expats in Germany are unsure abou t whether or not to drink tap water in Germany....

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Tasting German

Before moving to Germany, and even before starting to learn German, I discovered German food, and I...

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The Wilhelm Gustloff

If you asked someone what the worst disaster in maritime history was (in terms of loss of...

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Balconies

I have always liked balconies. When we were looking for places to rent in Germany, I was...

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Expats, Why is Making Friends in Germany So Difficult?

I was late and as I entered the bar I noticed the banner reading “happy birthday”. I...

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The Cologne Cathedral

The first time I heard about the city of Cologne, was when I had a French teacher...

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The 1st of May in Germany

The first of May in German yis called “Tag der Arbeit” meaning “day of work”. Ironically, it’s...

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Mandatory German Naturalization Test for Germans Planned

The ministry for foreign affairs of the Freistaat Obersachsen (Free State Upper Saxony, the counterpart to Niedersachsen...

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