We look at the summer phenomona of the Junggesellenabschied, are they really better than a stag or hen night?
Thermomix: Our Shiny Kitchen Overlord
Every German household wants one, but does a Thermomix come at a terrifying cost?
Don't Mention The War
Britain is still fascinated by World War II, but is that all they know about Germany?
What The Fugger Is Going On With Social Housing?
Germany has a history of successful social housing, so why is it failing now?
All Roads Lead to Neuschwanstein
Wondering what to do when the family comes to visit? Germany has an answer to the expat conundrum.
What We Miss.
There are many small things people miss when they live in different countries. Sometimes we can live without them, find different versions or simply adapt what we have, but are there somethings that are irreplaceable?
Munich: Five Unexpected Things
Today we are doing something different, we welcome EatExploreEtc.com to give us an incite on the unexpected things to be found in Bavaria's largest city, Munich.
Going on Holiday with the Germans
It has been a few weeks since my last post, mainly because I took holiday. Not just any holiday, mind you. Sun, sea and organisation, all in the company of the Germans.
How Germany Works: Getränkemarkt
Looking for the beer? Can't find the wine? Fancy a bottle of water? You better get yourself to the Getränkemarkt
Not Again.
The attack on Manchester has led to outpourings of sadness and great signs of support, but predictably it has also opened the doors to division and fear. We try and make sense of the noise and the fury.
How Germany Works: The Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Germany's Freiwillige Feuerwehr operate all around the country, but why can they be considered the heart of local communities?
Germany and Static Trends
It can be hard to keep up with new trends and fashions, in Germany they have found a simple solution: don't.
How Germany Works: Deutsche Bahn
Germany is thought of as a land of efficiency, especially when it comes to their rail network operated by Deutsche Bahn. DB is often used as an argument for the UK re-nationalising the train system, however, are we misunderstanding the German system?
The Bright Light of Leitkultur
The question of what a country stands for on the global stage preoccupies the global political debate, but can a country truly define it's own culture in only ten points? If it can, what does it mean for everyone else?
Understanding the UK: How Germans see Britain
British expats rarely fufill the German stereotypes of the UK, but we are often called on to explain our former island home. Can Germany ever see passed the tropes, especially when there is so much evidence for them?
Maibaum Madness: Celebrating May Day in Germany
1st May has arrived and so has the German Maibaum., but this is just one of the many ways Germany marks the start of May. Drinking, decorating and petty theft is optional.
You can't go home, you can't go back
For expats, the question of home can be a contentious issue and can be a cause of an identity crisis. What is home and can we ever return to it?
The German Bagpuss- Augsburger Puppenkiste
The world of Oliver Postgate has influenced many peoples lives in the UK, although Bagpuss is not so popular in Germany, they have their own brand of puppet based entertainment.
Germany and the Love of Cigarettes
With 25.7% of people aged 15 and over smoking in Germany, cigarettes are still big business. Germany is the only EU country to still allow outdoor cigarette advertising, so what is stopping the health conscious Germans from quitting?
German Angst & The Charge of the Brexit Brigade
German angst is a common complaint, with Germans worrying about what the future holds. The UK is pessimistic too, but in comparison are the British too optimistic and how will that impact the beginning of Brexit?