Tag Archives: Germany
Berlin, lost and sometimes found
Berlin's history spans three eras and each one has some surprises in store
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Apr
The Secret Second Life of Balconies
Balconies are great in summer, but they can be useful in winter in surprising ways.
Jan
Count Tree Music
The Berlin Wall is long gone, but its impact can still be felt everywhere, on....
Jan
Hot wine and cold toes
Every town has its Christmas market. I try my luck fitting in at a local....
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Dec
The 37 Days of Christmas
From late November to early January, it's one long holiday season in Germany.
Nov
Thanksgiving? No, thanks
Americans like to think of Thanksgiving as being the ultimate American holiday, but it's actually....
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Nov
30 after the Wall
Many people did not expect Germany to be reunified. Thirty years later, it is still....
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Nov
Halloween Goes Global
Halloween has made its way to Germany, but some funny things happened to this holiday....
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An Intents Experience – My Oktoberfest Visit
The Oktoberfest is inextricably linked to drinking beer. But there's a lot more to it....
World War Window
When I was a student, I thanked my lucky stars when I could finally afford....
Jul
The Curious Case of the X in the Sock Drawer
Remember the old standard joke that people use when they don't want to go to....
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Jun
Of planes to Spain exploring new terrain
I was thrilled when my daughter decided to study Spanish in Spain for three months,....
May
Roarin’ Retirees
The word “retire” means to rest, but in Germany, retirees have got it backwards: once....
Dec
Here we go again – it’s Oktoberfest time
Oktoberfest is here! An insider's view of the curious goings-on.
Sep
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