It’s Bonfire Night in the UK, which means plenty of fireworks. How does Germany treat fireworks and is it really as safe as it could be?
Commuting Through Bavaria
Life moves pretty fast, especially when you’re commuting everywhere. Is Bavaria a commuters dream or just an awful nightmare?
Bavarian Elections 2018 at a Glance
Bavaria goes to the polls on Sunday, but what does it all mean?
Is Two Weeks Enough to Know a Country?
How long does it take to understand a country? James Delingpole’s two week stint suggests that it may take at least a month to work out Germany.
Am I the Mother of All Problems?
If migration is the “Mother of all problems”, am I part of the problem or simply a “good migrant”?
Germany: Champion Losers
No one likes to lose, but some are better at it than others.
Fuck Trump, Fuck the Far-Right and Fuck You If You Think It's OK
I think the title says it all.
German Police State or: Why Can't Little Maxi go to the Ballermann?
Bavarian Police stopped parents at airports, to check if children had permission to be out of school. Is this the state overreaching or is it simply a case of enforcing the law?
I don't Hate the Royals (I just don't see the Point)
Germany is not the only country that seems infatuated with the British Royal Family, but is the monarchy the best representative of what it means to be British?
My Love Affair With The Royals (And Nearly Anything Else That's British)
The Royal wedding is only five days away, guest blogger @hepburn4ever tries to explain why the Germans, and herself in particular, still love the Royal family and all things British.
Crucifixes and Pretzels: The Symbols of Bavaria
What is the real symbol of Bavaria, the Crucifix or the Pretzel? Bavarian President Markus Söder thinks he knows, but which one would cause him more trouble?
Why Do Germans Love Asparagus?
It’s Spargelzeit in Germany, which seems to be a reason to celebrate. With Spargel. So much goddamn spargel.
The Curious Case of Berlin's Schwabenhass
Why do Berliners hate the people of Schwaben in Southern Germany? Is it because they have different names for cakes and bread? Is it because Swabians are trying to force cultural change? Or is there a larger problem?
Is That a Tauntaun? How Germany Survives the Snow
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"?
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?
I want to be German for Christmas
We know Germany invented all the good Christmas traditions, but which ones have they kept for themselves?
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.
Let's Panic: Germany's Political "Crisis"
Germany is working through some issues, so why is English language media so panicked?