Oct 12, 2023
5 villages in Germany you absolutely need to visit
After our tour of the best towns in Germany, it’s time to go even deeper into the German countryside and...
Oct 12, 2023
The 9 most popular German sports
Popular German sports range from football to tennis to Formula 1, and stars like Mesut Özil, Steffi Graf and Michael...
Oct 12, 2023
Do they speak German in Belgium?
Belgium is known for its waffles, beer and charming cities like Bruges. Or should that be Brugge or even Brügge?...
Oct 12, 2023
A guide to the funniest and most common German surnames
Most Germans have surnames with roots in common occupations (think: Müller) that date back to the early Middle Ages. Others...
Oct 12, 2023
How to deregister in Germany: A step-by-step guide to Abmeldung
You made it through the Anmeldung (registration) in Germany, survived the foreigner’s office and maybe even filled out a German...
Oct 06, 2023
Germany vs. Switzerland: Comparing cost of living, jobs and more
Together, Germany and Switzerland make up two-thirds of the so-called DACH countries — Germany (D), Austria (A) and Switzerland (CH)....
Oct 06, 2023
4 ways to say “cheers” in German
Whether you’re meeting friends at a Biergarten or raising a glass of Riesling to celebrate a special moment, there’s always...
Sep 26, 2023
Smoking in Germany: Age limits, rates and rules
Did you know that Germany has a higher-than-average rate of smokers, relative to other European countries? In an attempt to...
Sep 22, 2023
Why Germany’s quality of life is so good
Germany is known and admired for many things, from its robust economy to its world-class beer. But recently, Germany has...
Sep 18, 2023
6 of the safest cities in Germany
Taken as a whole, Germany is a very safe country with fairly strict gun laws and a relatively low homicide...
Sep 13, 2023
A guide to recycling in Germany
Germany is renowned for its focus on environmentalism, so it should come as no surprise that recycling is an integral...
Sep 13, 2023
The 7 most famous German film directors of all time
German cinema has had a turbulent history. A market collapse and industry turmoil in the 1960s even led several German...
