It can be hard to keep up with new trends and fashions, in Germany they have found a simple solution: don't.
How Germany Works: Deutsche Bahn
Germany is thought of as a land of efficiency, especially when it comes to their rail network operated by Deutsche Bahn. DB is often used as an argument for the UK re-nationalising the train system, however, are we misunderstanding the German system?
The Bright Light of Leitkultur
The question of what a country stands for on the global stage preoccupies the global political debate, but can a country truly define it's own culture in only ten points? If it can, what does it mean for everyone else?
Understanding the UK: How Germans see Britain
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?
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.
You can't go home, you can't go back
For expats, the question of home can be a contentious issue and can be a cause of an identity crisis. What is home and can we ever return to it?
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.
Germany and the Love of Cigarettes
With 25.7% of people aged 15 and over smoking in Germany, cigarettes are still big business. Germany is the only EU country to still allow outdoor cigarette advertising, so what is stopping the health conscious Germans from quitting?
German Angst & The Charge of the Brexit Brigade
German angst is a common complaint, with Germans worrying about what the future holds. The UK is pessimistic too, but in comparison are the British too optimistic and how will that impact the beginning of Brexit?
To Binge or not to Binge: Drinking Culture in Germany
Britain has a reputation for excessive drinking, while Germany is more famous for quality beer making. However, does Germany have similar problems with binge drinking?
Lessons Learned From German Football
England begin a new era under Gareth Southgate, with their first game against Germany. What lessons can be learned from Die Mannschaft successes?
When Merkel Met Trump.
When Angela met Donald, things didn't go according to plan, but handshakes aside, is Trump capable of competing with Merkel?
Only When I Laugh: Brexit and the Comedy of Errors
British humour is held in high regard in Germany, but should British politicians be using it as a Brexit strategy?
Culture Vulture
Germany sees the arts in a very different light from the UK, to find out how different, we visit the Nürnberg opera.
German Home Comforts
Have you ever wanted to go through someone elses home? Feel free to have a look around the contents of the average German domicile.
Fasching Victim: Carnival in Germany
It's Carnival in Germany but what do witches, beer and dancing girls have to do with German effiecency?
Surviving a German Office
They might be more productive, but could you survive a day in a German office?
Bad Week for UKIP, Worse Week for AfD
A case of schadenfreude is perhaps the best way to get over a bad week.
Who would want to be President?
Germany has a new President, but should we be worried that he has never been on reality TV?
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...