by Tiffany | Feb 10, 2011 | Expat Life, Family, House & Home
At 2:15 this morning, Stefan and I both sat upright in bed and asked, “What the hell was that?” The sound of crushing, twisting metal on the street below our bedroom window was unmistakable. But we never could have anticipated what the situation would look...
by Tiffany | Feb 8, 2011 | Expat Life, Travel
Germans take trash VERY seriously. One of the first things we were told when we moved here is that we better pay attention to what we are throwing away and where we put it, or we could get ourselves into trouble. Now after dealing with several government employees who...
by Tiffany | Feb 1, 2011 | Europe, Expat Life, Featured, Germany, Photography, Travel
Although we’ve lived in the Frankfurt area for almost 10 years, we haven’t seen too many of the parks, museums or other sights of the city. I guess we were usually too busy trying to get away from Frankfurt since we were commuting to work there every day...
by Tiffany | Jan 24, 2011 | Expat Life, Featured, Travel
I was really amazed at home many expats popped up last week to comment on their fears and facts about trips to the Metzger here in Germany. It seems like every time I turn around, there are more and more American expats here in Germany. 😉 Now for those of you that...
by Tiffany | Jan 22, 2011 | Expat Life, Food, Travel
I’m going to my first Tupperware party this afternoon. I have to admit that it will be my first, ever. And I’m a bit scared about what I might be inclined to buy. Our neighbor across the street is hosting the party and her daughter is the same age as Mack....
by Tiffany | Jan 19, 2011 | Expat Life, Travel
About a month ago, I got a great question from a reader who has been living here in Germany for about 1.5 years but had not yet been brave enough to take a trip to the local butcher. Trust me, I’m not passing judgment…because it’s a hairy situation...