Trust me, I love Germany. It is one of the places I have never expected to settle down in my life, and still, it proved to be the perfect one for me. It might be that being married to a German helped me get almost immediately integrated, or it might […]
What you need to know about recycling in Germany
Pixabay There is no way you move to Germany and don’t notice how serious recycling is around here. Just so you have an idea, Germany is number 1 in the world when it comes to recycling, according to data provided by OECD. It is an important topic in the country […]
The Traditional Bavarian Breakfast
I have been meaning to write this post for a while now, it is something I love here in Bavaria, and a must try for everyone around the region. When With Locals invited me to try the traditional Bavarian breakfast with a local here in Munich, I thought it was […]
10 snacks the Germans love
Photo Credits At house parties, before or after dinner, while watching a football match, at the cinema or barbecue, the Germans as probably most of nationalities if not all, love a snack. Sweet, sour or salty, caloric or too much caloric, you pick. Some are incredibly addicting, others might sound […]
Being married to a German
Life is full of surprises! If 10 years ago someone had told me that I would be married to a German, I would laugh. What? With a German? A husband who actually speaks that crazy language that sounds more like cursing, drinks lots of beer and only eats potatoes and […]
In Germany…
Even after being so used to my life here in Germany, I keep discovering new things and some of them still impress me, or should I say: the Germans never cease to amaze me? Well, with my addiction to observing cultures and habits, I recently came up with a few […]
Integrating with the Germans
When you first move to Germany, learning the language will not be the only difficulty you will face. Integrating with the Germans can be demanding and time consuming, it requires a lot of effort and patience from you, that of course it’s if you are planning to make good friends […]
What the Germans Love…
The other day I was having a normal dinner at home with W and suddenly I looked at him, and a list started to build in my head. Yes, I am that crazy with lists. Only this time was a very simple list with what the Germans love. Oh yes, […]
German Christmas Traditions
Is that time of the year once more. For those of you in the North Hemisphere it is winter, for those on the South it is summer, but for all of us who celebrate it, it is Christmas time! As an expat in Germany for almost 3 years, it is […]
When in Germany do as the Germans do
When living in another country, I can’t help but observe the local culture and people’s habits. Since I married a German and moved to Germany in 2012, that’s exactly what I have been doing. Only, I haven’t only observed, I have been making a list of local habits even before […]