2012: A year in review…and my New …
2012 is a big year for me, despite starting off pretty boring. But somehow I’ve managed to go from studying German in my university in the small town of London, Ontario at the beginning of…
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German Stereotypes (Truths! Lies! And more!)
If there’s one country that people seem to love stereotyping, it’s Germany. Perhaps it’s from the image of Germans that Hollywood movies give, but I always find that people hardly ever give you a neutral response…
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Tips on mailing Christmas gifts…and other …
Christmas shopping is something that’s usually met with mixed feelings. Some people devote much of their December into finding the perfect gifts, while others dread the idea of overly crowded shops, and prefer buying all…
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Glühwein und Bratwurst: German Christmas markets!
One of the most (if not the most) exciting things about the Christmas season in Germany are the Christmas markets! It’s kind of fun watching stalls slowly being set up throughout the month of November…
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Where are the candy canes?! – A German …
A few days ago, I was out starting my Christmas shopping, when surprisingly, I discovered how difficult it was to find boxes of Christmas cards and candy canes. If you’re looking for chocolate Santas, no…
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London Calling: 5 Things I Love about London!
I’ve always loved everything British as a kid – from the Spice Girls to Harry Potter, I’ve always wished I had a cute British accent, and shopped at Topshop all the time. After being in…
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