10 Reasons I Love Freecycle

10 Reasons I Love Freecycle

It's no secret by now that we are moving to Berlin and that we plan to move into an apartment in the city to do the whole "city living" thing for a while. It's clearly a pretty major change of lifestyle for us (and some probably think we're nuts -- who knows, we might...

Our stay at the Grand Hotel Esplanade Berlin

Our stay at the Grand Hotel Esplanade Berlin

Yesterday we got back from a whirlwind trip to Berlin. The train ride over is 4.5 hours from us to Berlin (during which Mack was thankfully totally awesome -- and I'll be adding a few thoughts about how to keep your sanity on a long trip later this week) and we were...

Apfelwein: A special treat of Hessen

Apfelwein: A special treat of Hessen

Apple wine (generally called Apfelwein or Ebbelwoi by the locals - remember to pronounce the "w" like a "v") is the most distinct drink of Hessen. If you hit up the beer gardens during the summer around here, you'll find lots of tables loaded up with the "gerriptes"...

10 Things that Distinguish Americans from Others

10 Things that Distinguish Americans from Others

Being an expat in Germany... What is that like? In a lot of ways, it's similar to being a foreigner in any country, even if you're just visiting. Except when you're an expat, the visit lasts a whole lot longer; whether it be months, years or even decades. Some decide...

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