by Tiffany | May 2, 2012 | Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Pets, So You Want to Move to Germany, The relaxed years (5+), Travel
Happy Wednesday friends! And what a cool one it is. Mom asked me to do something super useful today which is talk about moving to Germany with your pets. I’m not actually one of those pets because my ancestors were imported to Germany long before I was ever...
by Tiffany | Apr 16, 2012 | Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Travel
Apple wine (generally called Apfelwein or Ebbelwoi by the locals – remember to pronounce the “w” like a “v”) is the most distinct drink of Hessen. If you hit up the beer gardens during the summer around here, you’ll find lots of...
by Tiffany | Mar 28, 2012 | Europe, Expat Life, Featured, Germany, So You Want to Move to Germany, Travel
When people think of Germany, a lot of them think of driving on the Autobahn without a care in the world, as fast as their car will take them. Unfortunately, that dream isn’t quite as realistic anymore thanks to trucks, traffic and speed restrictions in a lot of...
by Tiffany | Mar 19, 2012 | Europe, Expat Life, Germany, So You Want to Move to Germany, Travel
Unlike many places in the US, Germany and Europe in generally built to allow people to get from point A to point B without using a car. They may not always walk there, but instead use bikes or even public transport — but for the most part, people do a whole lot...
by Tiffany | Mar 16, 2012 | Expat Life, Featured, Food, German Specialties, Travel
When I started trying to learn German, the first things I focused on were food and beer. I knew what was important in life — and these things were extremely important it turned out, because you also don’t want to end up eating something made entirely of...
by Tiffany | Mar 6, 2012 | Expat Life, Travel
Being an expat in Germany… What is that like? In a lot of ways, it’s similar to being a foreigner in any country, even if you’re just visiting. Except when you’re an expat, the visit lasts a whole lot longer; whether it be months, years or even...