Stars in the sky of Berlin
I was visiting my dad in Strasbourg when the Berlin Wall fell. He saw it on TV and recognised it as a historical moment right away. He took me and…
Give me five euros
How is the tourist situation - do you have many customers? Oh yes, every day there are English, German and Japanese speaking tourists passing by. Weekends are very busy, weekdays rather…
Unexpected sensation of freedom
I have been in love with Germany as long as I can remember myself. My grandfather who was in the war taught us how important the Franco-German friendship is. While…
It’s Duschland!
What do you think of the weather in Germany compared to Turkey? It always rains, I don't call it Deutschland, I say it's Duschland (Showerland - ed.).
Someday we all become multicultural
Ladies what are you doing over here? We are doing a multicultural project. Oh how nice! I've been married to an African for 22 years! My husband is from Morocco.…
At the Barber’s
I am from Turkey and have been in Germany since 16 years and since 14 years I have this hair salon over here. I was jobless for only two months…
Jobs are hard to get
It’s much calmer here, less crime, no vandalism compared to Kongo. However, the job situation is difficult for foreigners. The job places are there, but it’s hard to get them.
My home is my castle
I have lived in Germany for 39 years. My parents brought me here when I was eight years old. I went straight to the second grade, although I did not…
The Frenchman in Germany
I have always liked German culture. I feel myself good in Germany and that is the most important thing. The people are open and they are not afraid to talk…
It’s more than just a job
I met my wife in Antalya, Turkey. She tried to convince me for more than three years to move to Germany with her. I started learning German only at the age of…
I am a tourist
I am a tourist. I come from Taiwan and I like German culture. What particularly? Everything! The history and the architecture. Do you like german food? Oh yes, yes –…
Tips to better Baklava
It used to be women who cooked the very thin dough for baklava from morning till night, today only men sit on the floor and make the dough for the traditional Turkish…
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