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)...
    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...
    All About Germany: Food

    All About Germany: Food

    When I started trying to learn German, the first things I focused on were food and beer. I knew what was important in life — and these things were extremely important it turned out, because you also don’t want to end up eating something made entirely of...
    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...