“How do you find living in Germany as a vegetarian?” is one of the most common questions I get asked by friends and family back home. Little do they know that since moving to Germany, my vegetarian diet has become a liiiiitle more flexible. Okay look, schnitzel and sausage are staple foods here in Bavaria. …
Back by popular demand (not really, I just love doing these!) – the next edition of Hilarious Duolingo Phrases! This week, we’re diving into the world of different languages. I’m a Duolingo addict. I’m currently ‘learning’ 6 different languages, 3 of them on a regular basis. So I thought it would be fun to ask …
I have briefly mentioned the comprehensive recycling system in Germany in a previous Culture Shock post. Here’s a more in-depth look at it! Why so serious? Recycling in Germany is serious business. And in 2021, I think we can all agree that recycling is a good thing, right? Climate change is the biggest problem we …
Smoking in Germany is still very popular. So popular, in fact, that a study conducted by the RKI in 2017 showed that 20.8% of women and 27% over the age of 18 smoke at least occasionally. There has been a strict smoking ban in public spaces in the UK since 2007. Over the following ten …
Wanna know a secret? If you’re a native English speaker, then you can already speak some German! There are actually lots of German words used in English. Let’s take a look. We are family. Buckle up kids, time for a history lesson. German and English both come from the same family – the Germanic language …
