Is food a useful way of viewing a different culture? Is Wurst an indicator of how Germany thinks? Maybe, but what happens when you mess with traditional recipes and what do reactions to simple culinary changes tell us about a country?
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The Eye of the Beer Holder
German beer is rightly lauded for its quality and variety, but often what is considered a “good beer” differs considerably from region to region, city to city. With so many options, how do Germans choose their favourite and why might the popularity of German beer around the world be an example of Germany’s soft power?
Learning German: Four Types of Language Learners
Are you "The Local" or "The Adviser"? There is more than one way to learn a language, which type of learner are you?
German Christmas Markets: An Alternative Guide
There are many guides to German Christmas Markets, but only one that is willing to tell the shocking truth.