If you ask non-Germans about their picture of Germany they would probably say this: Oom-pah music, beer tent, Dirndl and Lederhosn. Unfortunately this is not representing Germany. All those things very well describe Bavaria. Some part of Bavaria. The southern part. I… Read more ›
Germany is diverse – in many different ways and areas. Food is one them. The pastry “Krapfen” in Bavaria is called “Pfannkuchen” in Berlin while the Berliner meat-burger “Bulette” is called “Fleischpflanzerl” in the south. What you get also depends… Read more ›
One of the words that probably most people know in German is the word “Achtung”. It means be careful, pas på, dikkat, uzmanibu, atención, attention or attencione. It actually has a positive meaning. Somebody wants to make you aware of… Read more ›
“You never betrayed your dream of bliss” – Herbert Grönemeyer. German – the language of poets like Goethe, Schiller and …. Herbert Grönemeyer. Undoubtedly one of Germany´s best singers and songwriters – and modern poets. He mumbles a bit, he… Read more ›
Living abroad, traveling, and having foreign friends gives you a great insight into other cultures. True. But it also gives you a great insight into your own culture and into yourself – Why do you do the things you do… Read more ›
Germany – land of mountains and water, Goethe and Schiller, East and West, history and Gemütlichkeit. This month Hey there world features Germany. Since I am originally German, this is the culture I probably know most about. Nevertheless, I have to… Read more ›
