Archive for September 2007

How to make German Currywurst, Currywurst Recipe

Nick • September 19th, 2007 • Cooking Recipes

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Daily Newsletter. Thanks for visiting!In Berlin it’s hard not to find German CurryWurst. It is one of the most loved fast food options in not only Berlin, but in many parts of Germany. Its also usually served with fries. Here […]

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Shopping in Germany Store Hours

Nick • September 18th, 2007 • Shopping

One of the things you might notice in Germany is that the store hours seem much less than in countries like the United States. Germany has laws regulating store hours such as when they can be open and how long.
What to ExpectAll stores will almost never be open on holidays or Sundays except for […]

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Black Friday in Germany

Nick • September 17th, 2007 • Random

One of the experiences I have missed most while staying in Germany is black Friday. In Germany there is nothing like it. Though during a few times during the year the stores are allowed to be open a little bit later or sometimes even on Sunday.
Great Deals AbroadIf you want to […]

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Germany Car Registration, Driving a Car in Germany

Nick • September 17th, 2007 • Driving

Having a car in Germany can be expensive. There are many steps to complete, including car registration, insurance, and annual car inspections.
USEmbassy.Gov:Registration of your car The title (Fahrzeugschein) must always accompany the driver in the car; however you should not leave the registration in your unattended automobile.All cars receiving German plates must be registered […]

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Important Laws in Germany

Nick • September 16th, 2007 • Facts

Germany loves having laws. It keeps order and almost everything you can think of has a law to it. Most Germans consider this both a blessing and a problem.
Bike RidingRide your bike on the street when its reasonable. If you are riding on the sidewalk, ride with traffic and not against. […]

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Moving into a German Apartment, Interviewing Tips

Nick • September 15th, 2007 • Housing

Before moving into a WG (Wohngemeinschaft) that has multiple roommates, you will usually have to interview before moving into a German Apartment. The people living in the apartment make a selection process and interview multiple people before selecting the best candidate for moving into the apartment. They want some who fits their “profile”. […]

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Emergency Numbers in Germany

Nick • September 14th, 2007 • TV and Phone

Here some of the most important Emergency Numbers in Germany. Remember the Emergency Number in Germany are completely different from any other country. I keep these numbers written in a phone book for easy access to them in case of an Emergency.
DeutschlandfuerDummies:Emergency Services110 Police112 Fire Department1 92 22 Rescue/Ambulance0711 - 70 10 70 German Rescue […]

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Oktoberfest in Munich Video

Nick • September 14th, 2007 • Videos

This is a great overview of Oktoberfest in Munich. Everyone is getting ready for Oktoberfest in Munich 2007 which happens at the end of September.
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Hamster The Movie Germany Bundesfinanzministerium

Nick • September 12th, 2007 • Videos

This is a crazy film made by the German Finance Ministry (bundesfinanzministerium. It has a lot to do with the economy.
A guide to travel scooters…
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Homesickness abroad

Nick • September 12th, 2007 • Health Care

Being Abroad can be a great experience, but during that time homesickness can set in and really make it difficult to enjoy the entire experience. During my times abroad, I’ve had the feeling of life going up and down almost like on a rollercoaster. Some days are great, while at other times I’ve felt homesickness […]

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