Archive for August 2007

The Life in Germany, Day 102

Nick • August 22nd, 2007 • Personal

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Daily Newsletter. Thanks for visiting!Times flies and without knowing it I’ve already been in Tuebingen over three months. Throughout this whole experience I’ve learned a lot about Germany.
When I Came HereI flew into Stuttgart on the tenth of May. I immediately took a […]

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Pay Per Post - A Way to Make Money in Germany?

Nick • August 21st, 2007 • Jobs

PayPerPost is a service that will pay you for writing blogs. Basically what happens is a company will pay for someone to write about them. You just write an honest review and through Pay Per Post they pay at least five dollars for your post. Pay Per Post is essentially the middle man between you […]

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How to Make Flammkuchen and Quark

Nick • August 21st, 2007 • Cooking Recipes

Flammkuchen is one of my favorite types of Pizza in Germany. Its basically a quark, onion, and bacon pizza, but it taste absolutely delicious. What is Quark? If you can’t find it in the store you are going to have to make that too.Recipe thanks to RecipeZaar“Flammkuchen Preperation time: approx. 70 minIngredients:400 g flour, 1 […]

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Easy USA to Metric Online Conversion Chart

Nick • August 20th, 2007 • Conversions

U.S. to Metric - This will really come in handy when cooking!Capacity 1/5 teaspoon = 1 ml1 teaspoon = 5 ml1 tablespoon = 15 ml1 fluid oz. = 30 ml1/5 cup = 50 ml1 cup = 240 ml2 cups (1 pint) = 470 ml4 cups (1 quart) = .95 liter4 quarts (1 gal.) = 3.8 […]

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Finding Work In Germany If You Are American

Nick • August 19th, 2007 • Jobs

I’ve asked myself this same question while living in Germany. The answer is that it is not at all easy. The more qualified you are for a position, the easier it will be to find a job.

Job IdeasGerman American Institute - Here it is possible to work as an English teacher if you […]

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Buying Food in Germany, Lidl, Aldi, Rewe, Mix Markt….

Nick • August 18th, 2007 • Shopping

Food shopping in Germany is very competitive. Every town has at least two competing food chains. Large cities have a large number of options. Food ranges from premium to less known brands that are cheaper than all the others.
Cheapest and Smallest StoresLidl - This food store is small, but it has a good selection. One […]

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Using a Mobile Phone in Germany, Phone Rates

Nick • August 17th, 2007 • TV and Phone

Using a Mobile Phone in Germany is much more expensive than most parts of the world. Using a prepaid card for a T-Mobile phone is costing me 20 euro cents per minute. The cost of calling someone adds up quick. Most phone calls therefore are straight and to the point. In Germany, Mobile phones are […]

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Breakfast in Germany, German Breakfast Food

Nick • August 16th, 2007 • Food

Breakfast in Germany is one of the tastiest meals of the day. Germans know how to start the day out right. Though not all Germans eat this food for breakfast, these are the common food items found on a typical Germans breakfast table:

German Breakfast Food

Fresh Bread (Frisches Brot) - Fresh bread is important in Germany. […]

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Moving from a German Apartment, Ausziehen

Nick • August 15th, 2007 • Housing

These are a few that should be completed before moving out of a room in Germany.
1. Paint the walls. The walls should be one color and clean.2. Clean the mirrors, windows, and toilet with cleaner.3. Wipe everything down, including any furniture that’s staying in the room.4. Mop the floor very well.
A German Hausmeister (landlord) is […]

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The Mail System in Germany, German Mail Tips

Nick • August 15th, 2007 • Facts

The German Post can usually have mail delivered within 3 days. There are few steps to take to make sure your mail arrives to you:
Addressing your Post BoxMake sure that you write your name on your postbox. They will not deliver to you if you don’t have your name isn’t on it. Make a piece […]

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