British expats rarely fufill the German stereotypes of the UK, but we are often called on to explain our former island home. Can Germany ever see passed the tropes, especially when there is so much evidence for them?
All in Cities
Maibaum Madness: Celebrating May Day in Germany
1st May has arrived and so has the German Maibaum., but this is just one of the many ways Germany marks the start of May. Drinking, decorating and petty theft is optional.
The German Bagpuss- Augsburger Puppenkiste
The world of Oliver Postgate has influenced many peoples lives in the UK, although Bagpuss is not so popular in Germany, they have their own brand of puppet based entertainment.
Fasching Victim: Carnival in Germany
It's Carnival in Germany but what do witches, beer and dancing girls have to do with German effiecency?
The Bielefeld Conspiracy: What are you laughing at?
The British are funny. The Americans are funny. The Germans are not funny, unless they are hiding something...
Germany: Secretly British
No one knows what will happen when Britain leaves the EU. One thing is for certain, we will need a spiritual successor. Is Germany the answer?
Is Germany Immune to Fake News?
We live in strange times. Fake news and the post fact world dominate our collective conscious. Is Germany immune or will it have an impact on the 2017 election race?
Snowmageddon
Snow is the chance for Germany to show what it's made of: terrifying driving, prophecies of doom and civic duty.
Geordie Christmas
It's OK, 2016 is almost over. All we need to do now is suffer through Christmas and I'm sure we'll be fine...
London & Berlin: Cities of Equals?
London is frequently accused of taking more than a fair share of the UK budget, depriving the rest of the country of vital resources. Here in Germany, can Berlin be accused of doing the same?