Britain is obsessed by the weather, especially when it snows. Does Germany care as much and what did they make of Britain's brush with "The Beast from the East"?
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Carnival in the Land of the Humourless
Germans are humourless, everyone knows that. So how do we explain the carnival season in Germany and why are they so worried about what is and isn't funny?
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?
Germany & the Office Christmas Party
It's time for the Christmas party, but why aren't the Germans dreading it?
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.
Honest German Customer Service: We are all idiots
The customer is always right, but in Germany they are happy to show you're a moron.
Laternelaufen: Fake Saints, Cakes and Lego Sets
The Laternelaufen , St Martin and name days are mainstays of German culture, but what has lego, He-Man and fake saints go to do with it?
England v Germany: Is it Ever a Friendly?
England play Germany on Friday, but with so much history, can it ever be friendly?
How Germany has changed since 2006: Rants, relief and reminiscing
In a guest post from Live Work Germany, James looks back at 11 years in Germany and asks: has Germany changed?
Tweed, Tea and the Queen: British Soft Power in Germany
Britain is thought to be in decline, but it still ranks highly in culture rankings. Is this really useful?
Germany in Autumn
It's Autumn in Germany, so time to buy some pumpkins and sharpen some knives.
Oktoberfest Survival Guide
Planning to go to Oktoberfest? Worried you might drink too much? Follow this simple guide and you can't go wrong!
Airports: The Boarding Gate to Hell?
Travelling is fun, right? Then why are airports trying to suck out my soul?
Germany and the Love of Privacy
Germany values privacy, regardless of the cost. Will this change and why is it a problem for office small talk?
Germany in Summer: Traffic Jams and Austrian Soft Drinks
Germany has lots of little summer traditions, but is sitting in traffic one of them? And what does Austria's national drink have to do with it?
Germany in Summer: The Junggesellenabschied
We look at the summer phenomona of the Junggesellenabschied, are they really better than a stag or hen night?
Thermomix: Our Shiny Kitchen Overlord
Every German household wants one, but does a Thermomix come at a terrifying cost?
Don't Mention The War
Britain is still fascinated by World War II, but is that all they know about Germany?
What The Fugger Is Going On With Social Housing?
Germany has a history of successful social housing, so why is it failing now?
All Roads Lead to Neuschwanstein
Wondering what to do when the family comes to visit? Germany has an answer to the expat conundrum.