Archive for December 2007

Germany New Years 2008, New Years Countdown

Nick • December 31st, 2007 • German Culture

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Daily Newsletter. Thanks for visiting!It is finally that day, New Years eve and soon will be the New Years countdown. The biggest question is, what are the Germans doing for their New Years Countdown.
1. FireworksAs I write this post, I hear fireworks […]

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Benefits of Living in Germany

Nick • December 28th, 2007 • German Culture

Since returning to Germany, I’ve had to think lately about the benefits of living in Germany. Though each country does have its own benefits, here are a few I’ve noticed after being in Germany.
1.Time Zone=As a writer, it means I can write posts on the internet at noon, yet in the U.S. I’m getting […]

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My flight to Germany, the Move to Germany

Nick • December 25th, 2007 • Personal

Well Christmas is here and that means that on Wednesday it is time to fly back to Germany. I haven’t seen my girlfriend in three months and it seems just the right time to fly to Germany.
The flight to GermanyI am flying with Northwest, since they do seem to be one of the cheapest […]

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How to dress like a German

Nick • December 22nd, 2007 • German Culture

Though you might not realize it, there are dead giveaways that you are a foreigner. Here are a few tips to dress more like a German and less like a tourist.
1. Your Shoes, don’t wear jogging shoes. Wear black or for shoes, get the latest Pumas or Diesels.2. White Socks, black shoes and […]

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Cologne Cathedral, the Koelner Dom

Nick • December 20th, 2007 • Destinations

As you get off the train in Cologne (Koeln), you can’t help but notice the large cathedral that over looks the train station.
“The mighty cathedral towers in Cologne, Germany are just a stone’s throw from the banks of the Rhine. Built over 600 years ago entirely in a high-Gothic style, it is Cologne’s most famous […]

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Germany Beer Exports

Nick • December 16th, 2007 • Drinks

Germany Exports a lot of beer. The following are some of Germany’s most popular exports.
Becks Beer - Beer from Bremen. In Germany they make many more flavors than they export. This includes orange and lemon Becks beer, lemon being my favorite.
St. Pauli Girl - A beer produced also in Bremen, but not drank in Germany. […]

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Understanding Different Cultures, No one Country is the Best

Nick • December 14th, 2007 • German Culture

We all form relationships with people. Whether this be between two small girls or an adult and a child. What happens when we start crossing cultures and languages, such as the United States and Germany?
Understand the Language and Understand the PeopleThe language we speak has a lot to do with the way we […]

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Skylow, find Cheap European Flights, find one cent flights

Nick • December 12th, 2007 • Transportation

Did you know that flying within Europe can be much cheaper than flying with a country liked the United States. With the endless amounts of cheap flight companies such as Ryan Air, German Wings, HLX, and Easy Jet, flying has never been cheaper. Most of the time, flying is a cheaper option than […]

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Germany Luggage Lockers

Nick • December 11th, 2007 • Safety

Whether you realized it or not, a great way to lighten your load while traveling in Germany is to use the luggage lockers that are available in German Railway Stations. For usually just a euro or two, you can hold your baggage in a secure luggage locker.
Why would I use a locker?1. The main […]

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Bake a German Chocolate Cake, German Chocolate Cake Recipe

Nick • December 9th, 2007 • Cooking Recipes

Yummy, German Chocolate Cake! Though I’ve never had this cake in Germany, I really enjoy the American version I’ve had. Want to make your own German Chocolate Cake? Look no further than this German Chocolate Cake Recipe…
Ingredients1/2 cup German sweet chocolate 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 4 […]

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