Archive for March 2008

Top Selling Cars in Germany 2007

admin • March 31st, 2008 • Driving

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Daily Newsletter. Thanks for visiting!At the top of the list of best selling cars in Germany for 2007 is
1. the VW Golf and the Passat.
While the top selling brands of cars continue to be:
1. Volkswagen and Mercedes
Germany takes pride in Germany cars which […]

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Marijuana law in Germany, Smoking Weed in Germany

admin • March 30th, 2008 • Facts

I wondered about Marijuana laws in Germany since I had often heard about people smoking weed in Germany.  Consider that the Netherlands is right across the border with decriminalized Marijuana laws, making it seem as if it would be easier for Germans to acquire Marijuana.
WeBeHigh.com writes that “The posession of marijuana for personal use in […]

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The Climate in Germany, Normal Climate in Germany

admin • March 28th, 2008 • Facts

The Climate in Germany is not quite cold, although Germany is higher than the United States Canada border.  The biggest factor on the climate in Germany is the winds coming from the North Sea.
Most of the time the climate in Germany is moderate, never too cold or too warm.  Generally you can expect to experience […]

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Hospital Stay in Germany, German Hospitals

admin • March 27th, 2008 • Health Care

Going to Germany and expecting a hospital stay or worried about the hospitals in Germany?  German Hospital are just like those in the United States.  However, there are a few differences to keep in mind.
1. Privacy - Germans don’t seem to care about privacy like those hospitals in the US.  If you really care about […]

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Gay Germany, Germany Gay Supportive Areas

admin • March 26th, 2008 • Destinations

Germany is Gay Supportive, especially in a few large areas of Germany like Cologne which could be considered the gay capital of Germany.
Gay Cologne and the Ruhr area - Fabulously Pink
I’ve read that almost every tenth inhabitant of Cologne claims to be gay.  That’s quite a number number of gay people in one area if […]

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Watch German Movies and Improve Your German

admin • March 25th, 2008 • TV and Phone

Watching German movies are a great way to improve your German and get a glimpe of German history. You might have even noticed that most German movies have a lot to do with world war 2. The period from World War 2 until the time of the reunification of Germany has had a […]

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Going Abroad Makes You Smarter?

admin • March 22nd, 2008 • Traveling

Someone once told me, all the well traveled Americans I’ve ever met, all live in Europe.  One question I’ve often asked myself, does going abroad really make you smarter?
1. The more you travel, the more you get exposed to new cultures, ideas and thoughts.  Your mind is open to new ideas,
2. You learn about yourself […]

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Best Reasons To Like Germany

admin • March 21st, 2008 • Personal

Just why is Germany so good, and why do I keep traveling to Germany? Well since no one really seems to understand the reasons I like Germany, often including myself, here is a few of the best reasons to like Germany.
1. Culture - Germany is full of culture. Though from an outside view, […]

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Kijiji, Classified Ads in Germany

admin • March 18th, 2008 • Classified Ads

You can use Kijiji classified ads to find full and part time jobs, find an internship, buy and sell stuff, or even just find a pet in Germany. It’s a good place to look for personal ads since it’s arranged by city. This will help cut down on shipping costs as you’ll be able to […]

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Watching Television in Germany, English Television in Germany

admin • March 17th, 2008 • TV and Phone

Germany television is almost always in German, of course except for two channels, BBC World and CNN. Keep in mind that if you don’t know German, you are going to be more than lost. Germany is large enough where it translates everything into German. This includes television shows from America, movies from around […]

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