Which German City Are You? (a quiz!)
Like people, Germany cities seem to have a life of its own! As no two people are alike (except identical twins), German cities all have a distinct, unique personality as well. Some people love a…
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A visit to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp
While I love Germany, the country does have a really dark past that’s hard to ignore. Being a history buff, I wanted to visit a concentration camp at one point, however depressing as it may…
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Things I like in Berlin
Sometimes, my favourite trips are the ones where I revisit cities. First trips usually mean doing a slew of overly touristy things, but revisiting cities means that you can do fun local things, like trying…
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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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