5 Things That Make You Crazy in the German Grocery Stores

Living in Germany, I have found many things that drive me crazy in the German grocery stores. First, I really dislike going grocery shopping... dislike, no. I DREAD it! Mostly, I dread it with my small blonde dragon who likes to throw things out of the cart as fast as I put things in the cart. No, … Continue reading →

How to Dine Out in Italy | A Dining Guide to Italian Meals and Etiquette

So, how do you dine out in Italy? How do you pick a restaurant? How do you navigate through all the Italian meals? What is good etiquette when eating out in Italy? How do you successfully manage to eat all of the foods in Italy that you've been reading about and dreaming of? Every time we go … Continue reading →

How to Drink Wine Like a German

Travelers can often be intimidated by wine, especially when they are trying to understand wine in another language. Here are some tips and information on how to understand, order, and drink wine like a German. Wine is plentiful, tasty, and really cheap in Germany, especially compared to the USA. … Continue reading →

How to Order Cocktails in Germany

When traveling to, or living in Germany, the best way to get in touch with the local community is to get out and have a drink. The Germans are great drinkers, and very social people, once you get to know them; however, there are a few things you need to know before you set out to have a drink in … Continue reading →

What to do if you have an Emergency in Germany

I think one of the scariest parts of living overseas, especially before you learn the language, is what to do if you have an emergency. Here are some important numbers and information in case you get sick. The main numbers work all over Germany, the second list of hospitals are specific to, and … Continue reading →