Five Weeks on the Other Side of the World
As Americans living in Germany, we have had an opportunity to travel and see some pretty cool places across Europe. In early 2015, when it became clear that we were going to be extending our time in Germany for another year, we decided to schedule an extended vacation taking advantage of Germany’s generous vacation time ...
40 Signs You Might Be an American Expat
Please like our page on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest, as we do try to post regular pictures or frequent status updates on certain daily observations we see while living & working here in Germany... ...but, this being a Blog Post...there needs to be something of interest to read right? So, borrowing ...
Comparing the Drinking Age and Alcohol Laws between Germany and the United States
A stereotype about Germany is that it is Oktoberfest all year long, and that most Germans drink more beer and wine than water. While it is true that Germans drink their fair share of beer (3rd most per person in the world vs the US checking in at number 14), the attitude of beer drinking ...
Spending an Afternoon in Strasbourg, France
Visiting the French city of Strasbourg, you experience what it is like to be an area that has seen tremendous conflict between various cultures over 2,000 years and the impacts seen today. From the German architecture of its buildings in the historic city center to the French language and food found throughout the city, Strasbourg ...
The Perfect Medieval Castle in France to Visit
Situated in the Alsace Region of France is a picture-perfect, mountain-top castle straight from the Middle Ages. Visiting the castle, Haut-Koenigsbourg, you are instantly transported back to a time of knights, peasants, and nobility as this medieval castle is absolutely a wonderful place to visit with some amazing views of the Rhine River Valley, and ...
The 14 Typical Questions from Family & Friends about Living in Germany
In June, I visited home in the United States, and it was the first time back in almost 2 years. I was home for only one week, and the time flew by. From visiting different family members and friends, the days just went by very fast. Before I knew it, I was back home in ...
Difference between a German vs. an American Keyboard? Yeah, there’s such a thing!
How did I discover that there is a difference between a German vs. an American computer keyboard? On my very first day of work in my new German job, I discovered something quite interesting about my computer. That for some reason, I kept typing my last name that ends with the letter "Y" with the ...
Announcing that World Thru Our Eyes now has its own Facebook & Twitter Page
It has been recently brought to my attention that I should create both a Facebook and a Twitter Page for this website. And, this is just a quick post to announce that we have created a World Thru Our Eyes page in both locations. So, please, please follow these links to LIKE our Page on Facebook ...
Viewing the Historic and Beautiful Castles during a Middle Rhein River Cruise
Living in Germany is like living inside of a history book at times. From strolling down the cobblestone narrow streets of a village lined on either side with half-timber buildings that are over 500 years old to visiting historic battlefields or ancient Roman ruins that dot the countryside. However, there is one place in Germany ...
Picking the Perfect Day Trip from Frankfurt or Stuttgart to the German Auto and Technology Museum
Germany is known for its wonderful automotive history and its love of cars: from Mercedes-Benz to Bayerische Motoren Werke (aka BMW), Volkswagen, Porsche, etc. To showcase their love of autos, there are various museums around Germany that highlight the history of these excellent car brands and their technology. For example, in Munich, you can visit ...
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