Who knew Easter would be such a big deal in Germany? Maybe it is because it really marks the end of the cold winter, and the beginning of a colorful spring. Or maybe it is because like more German Holidays, everyone gets a week off of school and in some cases work. No matter what it is, Easter is a big deal, and you need to know what you should do to celebrate!
Read MoreThere are days like today when we are pretty sure we have the worst luck in the world. When we first arrived in Germany we parked in a handicapped spot accidentaly (when parallel parking, the sign marking it a handicapped space is on the end, not the beginning of the space) and got a speeding ticket (going 10 over the speed limit in a 30 zone we didnt realize had dropped so suddenly) because we didnt understand the way parking works here. We think we figured it out, knew where to park and where not to park.
Read MoreRecycling is not necessarily a new concept to me, but Germany takes things to a whole new level! USA should follow suit, and so your prepared when it does happen, here are some tips and explanations to make it easier.
Read MoreMoving to Germany was no easy task, with the paperwork, and logistics, there isn’t much time to worry about what you will be missing when you get here.
Read MoreNo matter if you are an experienced expat or a newcomer, you never no what to expect from a new country. New traditions, different language, crazy customs, and tempurature changes. If it wasnt for the facebook groups and bloggers who have been here for longer than I, I would have had one hell of a time adjusting!
Read MoreA mere two hour drive from Nuremberg is a beautiful town that goes by the name of Ludwigsburg. See, Germany is very very good at hiding all of its amazing cities somehow, and only when a friend of a friends neighbor tells you they heard from their cousins dad's half sister twice removed that there is something going on do you discover such amazing towns.
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