German Christmas pickle myth
It’s not German, and it’s not even a real pickle, but we’re adopting the German pickle Christmas tree decoration regardless.
Author Archives: gabypinkner
Play it again, and again
Bored? Try a board game! There’s never been a better time to dust off your childhood games and have an old fashioned games night. Scrabble is always a winner. Monopoly […]
It’s Tatort time
You know you’ve become integrated into German society when you start watching Tatort religiously every Sunday. Some people love it, others hate it. If you’re not a Tatort fan, it’s […]
Books about your city
The Rhineland is in lock-down and more and more people are staying at home to protect the elderly and vulnerable. It’s tough – but we all know the measures are […]
A Boy in Bonn: How to Land on Your Feet When Moving Abroad
Moving to a new city is equally exciting and anxiety-inducing.
Liam Heitmann-Rice shares some tips to make it easier.
Getting over culture shock
Settling into a new country or city isn’t always easy. It generally starts off well: every day feels like a holiday; all those funny and strange things you experience in […]
A tale of two cities (and their beer)
Let the crazy days begin!
Carnival has descended on the Rhineland in an orgy of costumes, drinking and bad behaviour. Either dive-in and enjoy it to the full, or run to the hills and escape!
