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.
What Now For Germany?
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.