All of us have heard of Vesper - Vesper Lynd, a striking Bond girl from the movie Casino Royale, and a drink James Bond called after her. However when it comes to Germany, it means something completely different. German Vesper comes from the verb vespern - which means having a snack between the main meals. Because adults also need to keep … [Read more...]
Useful German Phrases for Travelers – Basics
Traveling to Germany can be an exhilarating experience, but knowing some key German phrases can make your journey even more enjoyable and seamless. Whether you're exploring bustling cities like Berlin and Munich or quaint villages in the countryside, these phrases will help you communicate effectively and immerse yourself in the local culture. By … [Read more...]
German Dog Breeds: Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is one of the oldest of herding breeds. With a history possibly dating back to the Roman Empire, the Rottweiler may be a descendant of ancient Roman drover dogs - a mastiff-type dog that was a dependable, rugged dog with great intelligence and guarding instincts. During their quest to conquer Europe, the Roman legions traveled in … [Read more...]
German Dog Breeds: Boxer
The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed of dog, developed in Germany. The coat is smooth and tight-fitting, colors are fawn or brindled, with or without white markings, and white. Boxers have broad, short skulls, have a square muzzle, an underbite, very strong jaws, and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey. Boxer was bred in … [Read more...]
Party Like a German
It's party season, and to help you seamlessly blend into German life and culture we've put together our top ten ways you can avoid embarrassment while you're keeping out the winter chill. 1. Arrive on time. Germans love nothing more than punctuality. While 'fashionably late“ might be a desirable quality in more laid-back countries, it won't win … [Read more...]
Health Care Providers in Germany
Germany's principal health care providers are its physicians, dentists, and three types of hospitals (public, private nonprofit, and private for-profit). The health industry also includes large pharmaceutical companies and the manufacturers of various kinds of medical supplies. Public health departments, which are operated by the Länder, are not an … [Read more...]
Schultüte (School Cone)
A "Schultüte" (or School Cone, even though the word "Tüte" translates more as "bag" from German), is a paper or plastic bag in form of a big cone. When children in Germany, Czech Republic, close to the borders with Germany, parts of Poland (Greater Poland, Upper Silesia, Warmia), Austria, and parts of Switzerland set off for their first day in … [Read more...]
Frühschoppen
Frühschoppen might sound like a much-loved female activity (namely, shopping) reserved for early during the day, but in fact it's not. It is a traditional, German and Austrian equivalent of brunch, i.e. a combined breakfast and lunch normally eaten in the mid- to late morning. Usually it takes place on Sundays. You meet friends and family at around … [Read more...]
German Sense of Humor
German humor style is often a hasty rude satire. Popular German cabarets of pre-war period are worldwide famous for their nipping jokes. The traditions of German political satire are rather old and conservative, especially in Eastern Germany. In most large cities there were cabarets financed by the government. Texts went through the obligatory … [Read more...]
‘Viel Spass’ on German Spas!
German spa culture is an adopted tradition taken from the Romans. During the time of Roman Empire bathing was used by soldiers returning from battle as a form of hydrotherapy. The word spa itself is a Latin acronym meaning 'health by water' or sanus per aquam. Mineral sources were particularly soothing remedies then as now. Today, Germany has one … [Read more...]
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