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Germany is seen as a land of punctuality and organisation. Although broadly accurate, there are areas where chaos is allowed to reign. Queuing is one such area. Why are German queues a contact sport and what does that tell us about the importance of timekeeping over organisation?
Whenever I’m asked about Germany, I sometimes find myself asking “which one?”. How different are the regions of Germany and what does that mean for those living here?
It’s been a weird month. Watching England progress to a final, in Germany, during a pandemic would be enough, but fielding questions about England fans booing or explaining English covid restrictions has also been odd. Can these even be explained and could it get weirder?
There’s always a feeling of inevitability about England vs Germany at a major football tournament. Fans from both sides anticipate the upcoming clash, does Germany really consider England a major football rival and why do England fans often feel the fixture is more more than just a game of football?
Germany is seen as a land of punctuality and organisation. Although broadly accurate, there are areas where chaos is allowed to reign. Queuing is one such area. Why are German queues a contact sport and what does that tell us about the importance of timekeeping over organisation?
England play Germany on Friday, but with so much history, can it ever be friendly?
England begin a new era under Gareth Southgate, with their first game against Germany. What lessons can be learned from Die Mannschaft successes?
A trip to London and an adventure in a bakery lead to a bemused German and an incredibly happy, pasty eating Geordie.
I'm often asked about where I come from, which is sometimes hard to explain. Here is a beginners guide to the capital of the North, Newcastle upon Tyne.
