Winters in Germany are generally harsh, but this grey season isn’t all bad – winters mean great German food! In this Guest Post we hear from Christie Dietz, a food & culinary travel writer who explores regional German cuisine and culinary travel in her blog A Sausage Has Two. Here she shares with you the best German […]
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New Year’s Eve: Comparing German and Spanish Traditions
Christmas has come and gone in Germany. The German Christmas markets are closing their doors, the smell of Glühwein is fading form the air, and that means the New Year is nearly upon us! Around the world, a New Year’s Eve means a new beginning, a time to make new resolutions, to look ahead and […]
Christmas in Germany: Glühwein, Goose & Gifts in Your Shoes
The delicious scents of roasting chestnuts, mulled wine spiced with cinnamon, and wintery pastries slowly fill the streets of cities across the country – it must be Christmas in Germany! Shortly before December begins, the German Christmas season starts up with, festivals and other traditions, but most importantly, special German Christmas dishes, treats, and drinks […]
Expat Guest Commentary: Comparing Brazil and German Work Culture
Flexibility vs. rigid structures, tardiness being impolite vs. polite, and a “yes or no” culture vs. a “yes and” culture: You’ll know the greatest differences between German and Brazilian work culture after having read this post, and understand why Germany’s economy continues to evolve and thrive. A Guest Commentary by Vinicius Andriolo (32) from Vitória/ES […]