If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Daily Newsletter. Thanks for visiting!For the many Americans who would like to go to Germany or even Europe for a vacation, they may have second doubts since the exchange is not at all in the American’s favor. Rather Germans and those from Great […]

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Germans tend to find it important that you use your best Etiquette. When eating at the table make sure to eat properly and act appropriately.
In my own experience, I still had a lot of rules to learn in order to make a good impression in Germany. This is especially important when meeting Germans for the […]

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I was on the beach in the south of Germany near the Lake of Constance and wish I had one of these Beach Cruisers. Who wants to walk in the sand when you could ride one of these?
What is a Beach Cruiser?These are beach bicycles that are not only great for riding on the beach, […]

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Have you ever seen those people playing music in the market place in Germany, or how about those living statues? How about those people who hold out their hands expecting you to give them a few coins?

How Many Homeless People Exist in Germany?

Believe it or not, there are actually around 860,000 homeless peope in Germany. […]

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From many of the people I’ve talked to here in Germany, many of them want to take a flight to New York City. Why? Because everything there is so cheap there with the current exchange rate and the US Dollar just isn’t worth what it used to. For a big city, New York is actually […]

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Does The Tent Youth Hostel offer the largest mixed Dorm room imaginable?
Usually when I stay at a youth hostel I expect to sleep in a 4 bed mixed dorm at the most a ten bed room. This is where The Tent surpasses any youth hostel I have ever seen.
The Tent offers a mixed dorm room […]

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My Personal Experience:

A guy once told me: German girls are like the opposite of Ying and Yang, give a German girl a lot of attention and she won’t like you. Instead give her lots of space, just to the point where she starts to worry about you.
German girls, at least those that I have encountered, […]

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If you want to apply for a job in Germany, then you need to know how to fill out a Resume. I found this great guide at Jobera.com which explains exactly how a German Resume should be prepared. If you still need help, view the example link at the end of the […]

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Though I’m in Germany, I still make an effort to try to help back home. One of the best organizations I believe to support is the Alzheimer’s Association. They raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.
Every year they hold their annual Memory Walk and has led to more […]

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I have found this chart incredibly helpful when trying to figure out what size I am in different countries.
One thing to remember is that not every country uses the same size in their clothing.

Women’s Clothing:

Dresses and Coats

Great Britain
32
33
35
36
38
39

Continental
38
40
42
44
46
48

United States
10
12
14
16
18
20

Sweaters, Blouses

Great Britain
36
38
40
42
44
46

Continental
42
44
46
48
50
52

United States
34
36
37
40
42
44

Shoes

Great Britain
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

France
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

Italy
34
36
38
40
42
44
.

United States
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Men’s Clothing:

Suits

Great Britain
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
42

Continental
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48

United States
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
42

Shirts

Great Britain
14 ¼
14 ½
15
15 ½
16
16 ½
17

Continental
36
37
38
38
41
42
43

United States
14 ¼
14 ½
15
15 […]

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