Cheering language learners

Have you ever experienced a culture shock? Actually, yes – in the US. I know the US is rather similar to Germany but despite that it is somehow different. The people…

How to deal with inappropriate questions regarding your intercultural relationship

The other day it happened again... I was sitting in my Portuguese class when one of the classmates started – for some reason or other – talking about her Brazilian…

Ali for (and from) Germany

In the wake of Germany’s World Cup victory, much has been said about a renewed sense of German patriotism and its implications. While some have feared a connection to Germany’s…

It takes two to tango

Has multiculturalism failed in Germany? To a certain degree. Immigrants from European countries have no problems fitting in, in my opinion. There are, however, many people, often with muslim background, who…

How to switch to German in your intercultural relationship?

Learning German is a challenge – it can be a damn hard challenge. Even though I’m German, I know. I have been through the learning phase with other people. As…

It does not work

Has multicultural society failed in Germany? Yes and it is OK so. Germany is already overcrowded and many immigrants refuse to integrate and accept our values!!! They also cost a…

It’s not enough to say I’m sorry

I think it's very important that we strengthen mutual understanding in our society and that we really work together to make things better! The problem we're facing right now is…

Italians vs. Germans

Absolutely enriching

Positive aspects of multiculturalism stay more and more in the background and public debates concentrate predominantly on immigration, its economic advantages and disadvantages and movements against foreign influences. In the light…

A lot depends on the sense of taste

My name is Anatolij Pickmann, I was born in Odessa, Ukraine, and currently live in Berlin. I am a professional freelance illustrator since 2009; usually do various illustrations and drawings…

What do non-Europeans think of Europe?

Have you ever wondered what people think of your country and culture? What about your whole continent? :) Here's what happened when a group of people originating from 7 different European…

Entrepreneurial spirit

We are Tanja and Tanja – very easy to remember. But it is Tanja with a J., not Tanya or Tania. Tanja and I met during a trade show in…

Ignore the differences

I am a war veteran and have seen genocides and other atrocities... This burdens me a lot and I simply do not understand why people are discriminated based on their…

Berliner by choice

Hi there! My name is Max, I'm a "Wahl Berliner" (Berliner by choice - ed.) since 2007. Probably the easiest way to describe myself is to say that I am…

Some Bratwurst?

We make the best German sausage at this Christmas market! Want to try?

Christmas Time is in the air again

Seen @ Neumarkt, Cologne! Multicoolty Christmas market tour 2014  Christmas time is in the air again It's this magical time of the year again where all market squares of cities, towns…

Priceless experiences and reasons to stay

I've learned from my experience that the earlier you start taking an interest in the local culture and participating in local life, the easier the integration process is. In a…

We moved over to the land of curry sausages and beer

Hi, I'm Vanessa, the Abel part of Leather and Abel.  Jason and I moved over to Berlin from London just over a year ago and are loving our new life…

Colorful cultural identities

My name is Christina Jankowski and I have a German and a Swiss passport. My background is a bit more colourful though, as my grandparents come from four different countries:…

25 signs you have been living in Germany for too long and have become a little bit German

Let’s face it: when you live in Germany, whether you want it or not, you become a little bit German…. You have been living in Germany for too long if…

A Taste of Sicilian Food and Culture in Bonn: An Evening of Music, Readings and Home-made pizza

Sicilian cuisine was the showcase of Sunday’s (September 21, 2014) intercultural event held at the community center in Brüser Berg, Bonn. Rosella Vicenzino Timis read from the family’s book of…

I will feel more integrated one day

My name is Julien. I was born in São Paolo, but moved around a lot in Brazil. I am half German as well, but only on papers. I have lived…

German or Kenyan? Both!

My name is Sella and I am German and Kenyan, my mom is German and my dad is Kenyan. I am a journalist. I was actually born in Cologne, I…