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14 signs you're dating a German
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You know you're dating a German when you've had the talk about ditching those short swimming briefs – but came to a compromise instead.
The tragic, unromantic history of Valentine’s Day
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The true meaning of Valentine's Day takes a different light when you learn the history of Valentine's Day. Who was St Valentine anyhow? Here we look at Valentine's Day around the world.
Retiring to Germany – is it the best option for you?
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Retiring to Germany offers expats a high life quality – but would you enjoy it and are you eligible? We explain the implications of retiring to Germany.
19 habits when you drink like a German
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If you drink like a German, these 19 drinking habits will be like old friends. German-born Barbara Litzlfellner shares the unique traits of German drinking culture.
Safety Scouts Advice: Top 5 travel scams in Berlin
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Don't let a scam ruin your time in Germany; let security experts guide you on how to avoid the classic scams designed to part you from your valuables.
Speaking Denglish: Mixing German drinks – the 'Deutsche' way
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Cola-beer anyone? Germans have an obsession with all things fizzy but they love mixing carbonated German drinks even more. Here is a list of German drinks and German beverages to mix at home.
New Year's resolutions only expats will understand
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As an expat New Year's resolutions are more about memorising foreign irregular verbs or visiting that landmark you keep putting off, rather than slimming down or saving.
The best places to live in the world – for your personality?
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Time to get out? Follow this guide to find the best place to live in the world for your personality and manners – the best places to live where you'd feel right at home.
A year living in Germany: the good, the bad and the 'praktisch'
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It's hard to hate living it Germany when its full of beer, hearty food and being active but a few more sunny days and better banking wouldn't hurt.
The truth about Halloween you didn't know
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Have candy, costumes and commercialisation distracted us from the true meaning of Halloween? Here are some Halloween facts you should know before putting on your Halloween costume.
The best German phrases you'll want in your vocabulary
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'Die Schnapsidee': A 'liquor-idea' is either an amazing drunk plan or so stupid only a drunk person could have thought it. There are some things only these German phrases can describe.
23 signs you’ve turned into a 'serial expat'
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Several years later and you're still on the move abroad... are you addicted to expat life? If these telltale signs are true, it's time to admit you're a serial expat.
Packing my suitcase: Getting the Germans to like you
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You can't make German friends without patience and lots of hard work, says expat Allane Milliane, but German friends are totally worth it.
The effects – good and bad – of living abroad
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The expat lifestyle can be challenging on international families – but is that good or bad? Read why everyone should consider moving their family abroad.
The German Way: It’s a matter of German trust
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If you think Germans seem standoffish, there's something about German trust you need to understand first.
