Dec 06, 2023
Walpurgisnacht, also called Hexennacht or Hexensabbat, is a holiday celebrated on April 30 in parts of Germany. Inspired by folkloric...
Nov 10, 2023
The Sorbian language is part of the West Slavic group of languages. Comprising two major dialects, Upper Sorbian (hornjoserbšćina) and...
Nov 10, 2023
German wedding traditions are something to reckon with. There are the romantic, the almost violent and the downright bizarre. If...
Nov 03, 2023
The Frisian language is not one of the best-known in Europe. But Frisian is a fascinating language that’s spoken across...
Nov 03, 2023
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to learn one language and be able to understand two? The many similarities between German and...
Oct 27, 2023
The United States is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. With a rich history dating back to the 17th...
Oct 20, 2023
There’s nothing better than the feeling of arriving home after a long day and finding your dog happily wagging its...
Oct 20, 2023
The Amish are famous for their simple way of living and deeply rooted traditions. Their distinctive dress and penchant for...
Oct 20, 2023
In your very first conversation with a German, you will need to decide whether to address them with du or...
Oct 12, 2023
After our tour of the best towns in Germany, it’s time to go even deeper into the German countryside and...
Oct 12, 2023
Popular German sports range from football to tennis to Formula 1, and stars like Mesut Özil, Steffi Graf and Michael...
Oct 12, 2023
Belgium is known for its waffles, beer and charming cities like Bruges. Or should that be Brugge or even Brügge?...