With the German election at an end, we look at what is next for Germany's three largest parties.
Why People Vote for the AfD
AfD supporters are "neo-Nazis and idiots" is a common line, but is there more to the story?
Oktoberfest Survival Guide
Planning to go to Oktoberfest? Worried you might drink too much? Follow this simple guide and you can't go wrong!
Not All British Exports are Good
There are many things Britain does well, but is it better to make sure some things stay where they are?
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?
What Must Be Learned
With events in Charlottesville dominating the news, can Germany really be used as an example of how to navigate the past?
Germany in Summer: City Hopping
Germans have a lot of holidays, so where is their favorite destination?
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.
What We Miss.
There are many small things people miss when they live in different countries. Sometimes we can live without them, find different versions or simply adapt what we have, but are there somethings that are irreplaceable?
Munich: Five Unexpected Things
Today we are doing something different, we welcome EatExploreEtc.com to give us an incite on the unexpected things to be found in Bavaria's largest city, Munich.
Going on Holiday with the Germans
It has been a few weeks since my last post, mainly because I took holiday. Not just any holiday, mind you. Sun, sea and organisation, all in the company of the Germans.
How Germany Works: Getränkemarkt
Looking for the beer? Can't find the wine? Fancy a bottle of water? You better get yourself to the Getränkemarkt
Not Again.
The attack on Manchester has led to outpourings of sadness and great signs of support, but predictably it has also opened the doors to division and fear. We try and make sense of the noise and the fury.
How Germany Works: The Freiwillige Feuerwehr
Germany's Freiwillige Feuerwehr operate all around the country, but why can they be considered the heart of local communities?