Every country has its sayings. Sometimes there are wise words people throw at you when you least need them. Sometimes they really cheer you up. “What goes around comes around” can always increase my mood. Some sayings have just moved… Read more ›
German bands don´t necessarily sing in German. There are also great ones out there that sing in English and some of them are maybe even known outside of the German speaking area. Beatsteakes and Leslie Clio, Fury in the Slaughterhouse… Read more ›
My oldest kindergarten friend Kathrin is finally converted. She is at last turned into a Tatort follower and therefore told me the other day that I have to introduce the Tatort to you….. but how can I explain it…. Let me… Read more ›
I have an assumption: Germans have a love hate relationship with the English language. Germans are not known for their brilliant English language skills and and therefore are perceived as a bit ignorant if not even arrogant. I guess this problem is shared… Read more ›
… that´s the first question when it comes to the time of the year when Germans put on some really strange clothes. They drink – a lot, and dance to music they would never openly admit they have ever heard… Read more ›
Yummy, tonight we are going to eat a goose – in memory of St. Martin of Tours. Never hear about St. Martin? Martin of Tours was a French Roman soldier who later on became bishop. He is most famous for his… Read more ›
“Freedom – is the only thing that counts” – Marius Müller-Westernhagen 1989 – a year of change for all Germans – not matter if you were from East or West. Many songs are connected to the fall of the wall.… Read more ›
