Bass and more…
Video by Inga and Eve
Bass and more
It was always fun to make music, I never really though from the start: “I am going to be a professional musician”. It’s just that I started playing in all…
I love Germany for all of its quirks
My name is Kathleen Ralf and I teach Humanities and English at an International School near Frankfurt. My family and I have moved to Germany from the United States five…
It comes from Italy
Flea markets are insanely popular in Germany. For different reasons, of course! For example, look at that: it is a collector's item. There's only one of these and it comes…
So much fun
Why are Germans so fond of the flea markets? The lady on the left: "I think because it is simply so much fun to quarry for something." The lady on…
Different concept of time
Where are you from? I am from Morocco.... and Germany. I am a little bit of both (laughing - ed.). Do you feel more Moroccan or German? It is actually…
Living the American Dream in Europe
My name is Christina and I'm an American. I’ve been blogging at LivingtheAmericanDreaminEurope for about two years, minus some time off to have a son and begin to get to…
Being a foreigner isn’t all bad
My name is Olga and I'm Polish, my husband is German and we live in the Netherlands. I studied the German Language and Culture in Warsaw and Media Culture in…
Famous Asian breed
Is there a chance I can take a picture of your dog? Sure. Go ahead. Everybody wants to take a picture of him. It's a famous Asian breed, by the…
If only I had blond hair…
I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I have been here for 30 years. I cannot imagine living in Turkey all the time. They live differently over there, they have a…
A beautiful collision
I don't think there's another city in Germany that is as multikulti as Cologne. Here different cultures and religions are colliding – normally it works out just fine. However, we…
Very considerate
I am Sabrina from the USA. I came to Cologne in April 2010. The first year here I really made an effort to learn the language. There are many things…
Romantic Germany
I have lived in Germany for five and a half years and it is wonderful. I love Germany! I'm in love with my husband and we have two beautiful children.…
Road to Multicoolty
Ever wondered how to become a real multicoolty? Ever thought of helping us grow? Here is how you can do it in a few simple steps. Have a look at…
A late registration
Here in Germany you have to register yourself in the city you are living in. After two years I thought: "OK, I'll do it." I arrived in the city hall…
Reality of life
I find it nice that people from different countries come to Cologne and gladly even come back to Cologne. What do you think of multiculturalism? It's the reality of our…
Going by the rules
I started working in Germany in 1980. I came originally because I studied German in London. I felt at home very quickly. However, on a personal level I do feel…
Shine in Germany
Here in Europe, it is believed that everybody has a special gift that if discovered, can be used to change lives. Doreen Nabwire Kenyan pioneer female professional football star shines…
Not always a victim
In Morocco I studied German and I wanted to experience it in the field, to see it with my own eyes. I first came to Germany in 1996 for a…
That is why we are expats
I'm an American living in Freiburg. I'm married to another American, and we have three boys (6, 4, and 1). Many moons ago, I earned a degree in art history,…
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