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Germany has many traditions, several of which date back hundreds of years. The endurance and steadfastness of these traditions is nothing short of impressive. This is particularly true of the special events and festivals on offer in Germany. This overview gives you a look at the most famous, the oldest, and perhaps the most unusual German festivities.
Well, this list of things I love and hate could probably go on and on, but I've reduced it to the top five things I love about Germany and the three things I hate. If you're also an expat in Germany, I'd love to know if you agree or disagree with my list. Anyway, here we go.
When you think of German food, you probably think of steaks, sausage, and beer. Yes, this is a part of the tradition, but there's so much more. The most interesting thing I've found here is that a lot of the foods below will only be cooked/baked and eaten at certain times of the year...
While Germany is a great place to visit, it’s also a lovely place to call home. Here, IL contributor Erik S. Meyers shares his top 5 recommendations for your next trip to Germany, including Dresden, Rügen Island, and Lake Constance.
I often get the question: where is the best place to live in Germany? Well, it depends on what you are looking for. In this review, I've described different categories of places to live to help point you in the right direction. Originally from the U.S., I've lived or worked in six countries on three continents, but Germany is where I've lived the longest...
Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany with over 1 million inhabitants. It is also one of the oldest, founded 2,000 years ago by the Romans as Colonia Agrippina. Cologne gave its name to "cologne" as it is famous for a scented water known as Cologne Water 4711 (Kölnisch Wasser), which was most popular during the 18th and 19th centuries...
As the capital of the southern German state of Bavaria, Munich has a long and varied history (the first recorded mention of the city was in 1158). It is the third-largest city in Germany behind Berlin and Hamburg, with a population of around 1.5 million people. It is a very walkable and enjoyable city with tons to do both inside and outside of the city...