As the holiday season comes closer into view, it’s time to plan ahead for holiday guests. You’re ahead of the game if you already know that Aunt Sarah is coming to visit, or your cousin Jill will be in town during a certain week. Single travelers are usually a delight and know how to be […]

If you are considering moving to Germany in the near future or have recently moved here, there are a lot of things you need to keep in mind. The following list is just a small sampling of information that you will need to know when you move here, and you can find additional tips on […]

The best and healthiest apple cider vinegar is one that is organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized. There are some areas around the world where really good apple cider vinegar may be hard to come by. In fact, here in Germany it was really difficult to locate the first few years we lived here. But meanwhile, it’s […]

When we moved from the farm, we had exactly one of these fabulous metal IKEA RATIONELL VARIERA cup racks, although I guess you could consider it a shelf divider? They come with little screws that hold the feet in place and you can even stack multiples on top of each other. Now obviously, I started […]

One thing that we have learned about Berlin is that while anything goes, you also need to have some sort of fashion sense. Yes, you can slog around in sweats or running gear…but people will be convinced you are a tourist. And since most Berliners find tourists highly annoying, that’s not the best look to […]