Everyone in Germany, it seems, likes to complain about the trains. A train will be five, ten minutes late, and you know that at least a dozen people somewhere are muttering (loudly) under their breath about how intolerably unreliable the Deutsche Bahn is. But I am an American, and frankly, the tendency to be disappointed [...]
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The Hidden Groundhog Connection In Germany’s Candelmas
The North American holiday of Groundhog’s Day is a holiday that can trace its origins back to medieval pagan festivals of the Gaelic and Celtic peoples and brought to America by German immigrants. The Germany Blog
Thank You To Our US And UK Friends
After more than 60 years, our friends from the American and British military will be leaving Germany – with the latter being totally gone by the end of the decade. The Germany Blog
Celebrate Holidays In Traditional German Style
Germany’s holidays are mainly religious, and celebrated a bit differently and traditionally than in other places around the globe. The Germany Blog
THE END OF GERMANY
This is my last day in Berlin and after three weeks in Germany I am very happy to be moving onto sunny skies in Barcelona Spain.Over the last three weeks I have watched more movies than I have in my entire life including every single new release that is currently in the cinemas. I also [...]
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Tipping And Table Etiquette In Germany
Eating and tipping in Germany is unique. Many restaurants don’t take credit cards (yup!), strangers sit at your table, and don’t even think about asking for a doggy-bag or tap water. The Germany Blog
Ready for all kids of baby cuteness
Hi everybodyWell it has been a lot of changes here in Germany Living with kids my age then a young couple then an old couple then a family with young teens and now two families with very little kidsI hope you all like pictures and videos of cute little kids because this blog is full [...]
Enjoy Music At The 2012 Luther Decade
There are a bunch of Luther Decade events in 2012 all with the year’s theme of music taking place throughout Thuringia and other town’s that were important to the Reformation. The Germany Blog
BERLIN
Next stop Berlin.The whole bus trip from Prague took about 5 hours and arriving into Berlin it was even more colder than Munich It also gets dark at around 3pm which means you really need to make the most of the daylight in the early mornings. By the time it39s 4 or 5pm it feels [...]
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A Magical Mystery Tour Through Germany
There are a number of magical and mystical places found throughout Germany, ranging from sacrificial caves to where witches were said to meet. The Germany Blog