Tag: Germany

Asmy Uber ride pulled up in front of the hotel I was staying in Brussels, Belgium to take me to the train station, my heart jumped up in my throat. I was so frightened by the prospect of taking a train ride from Belgium, across Germany to Switzerland by myself, but also excited to be able to see&nbs...

Something we get asked all the time by our customers is how to find an English speaking doctor. Out of all the difficulties of moving to a new country, this really seems to be one of the biggest obstacles for people relocating to Germany. In any case, here are 3 ways to find an English speaking doct...

Germany, known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, is home to some of the most enchanting cities in Europe. From historic towns with well-preserved architecture to modern metropolises boasting cutting-edge design, there’s a city for every traveler’s taste. In ...

I came across  Agnes Simigh ’s story about how finding a flat in Germany can be a nightmare. I second what she wrote. It’s far from easy, unless you get lucky at first bat, and that rarely happens. Finding my dream flat in Germany’s capital within an ac...

Germany serves as a haven for gay people all around the world, and refugees hope to claim it as their new home — most wanting to settle in Berlin. By Richelle Boyd Asylum seeker Asha holding the Iranian flag at a protest against the Iranian regime, July, 2021 in Cologne, Germany. ...

Berlin is the vibrant capital of Germany. It is one of Germany’s most attractive cities, for fair reasons as it is Home to the World’s longest bear garden, epic music, and art scene. This capital of diversity and freedom sets trends and there is always something unique to discover. Berli...

Did you know that Germany is ranked as the hardest country for expats to start a new life? No wonder many of us find it difficult to call Deutschland home. After almost 20 years as an expat in Berlin, I have learned how to tackle my love-hate relationship with my new home country. Dealing with th...

The most important task of today was research about Germany. Nothing to say, it was because of my trip in December. I Googled about public transportation, hotels, flights and sightseeing and summarized them in a document. Y and I will share the results of the research with each other and decide d...

After bidding farewell to our friends in Nice, we started our travels with six days at Val d’Isère, a high altitude ski resort in the French Alps. We’ve been extremely lucky with the weather conditions on past occasions. However, this trip we landed in rather foggy, windy and stor...

I am not against having more foreign workers in Germany. Personally, I believe in the growth of humanity through cultural exchange and I love it whenever I meet people who are willing to take on the never-ending battle with German bureaucracy and then struggle with the German language (and the ...

Do you have ancestors who came over from Germany? How many people of German ancestry do you know? For me, the answers are “yes,” and “too many to count.” Between 1800 and 1919, more than 7 million Germans immigrated to the United States. Today, descendants of those immigra...

The Birth of Pervitin Pervitin, the brand name for methamphetamine, emerged as a pharmaceutical marvel in the early 20th century. Developed by the Berlin-based Temmler pharmaceutical company in 1938, it was initially marketed as a powerful over-the-counter medication. Dr. Fritz Hauschild, th...

There has been much debate about why Germany ultimately lost the Second World War. Much is made about their failed invasion of the Soviet Union, Germany’s disastrous defeat at Stalingrad, and their inability to knock Great Britain out of the war. While all of these reasons are powerful and con...

13 years ago I landed in Germany to pursue a masters degree in automotive engineering from RWTH Aachen University. I relinquished an admit from from Ann Arbor in USA for this. Apart from the finances, German and a new society, unfamiliar to me until that point, were some of the important factors for...

People of Germany love to dress in formal and stylish clothes. If you want to visit places in Germany, do business and have food outdoors you should dress up in casual or business orientated clothes. Germans like to wear dark color clothes which are popular among them. Younger people likes t...