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Questions & Answers (6, Part 2) - EP 129

We had so many questions left over when we finished recording last week's episode, we knew a "part two" was guaranteed! So, once again we're tackling more listener queries about living abroad in Germany, traveling around Europe and the podcast itself. We hope our answers provide some useful information, advice and maybe - at a minimum - a little entertainment? How does an American get a job in Germany? Is the "schedule" of a Christmas in Germany different than elsewhere? How can German delivery services just leave your packages with random people? We’ll answer all these and more!

Questions & Answers (6, Part 1) - EP 128

You guys continue to surprise us with intriguing questions and this of course leads to another "Q & "A episode! This week, we tackle more listener queries about living abroad in Germany, traveling around Europe and the podcast production. We hope our answers provide some useful information, advice and maybe - at a minimum - a little entertainment? For example, what advice do we wish we could have given ourselves before moving to Germany? How do we handle long distance with our families? What is the most American thing our German girlfriends still call us out on? We’ll answer all these and more!

The German Shuffle (14) - EP127

Are you ready for us to once again discuss completely unrelated topics about Germany? We're definitely excited! The "German Shuffle" is a series of episodes in which we don’t focus on a single topic, but instead several unrelated topics about life in Germany. It’s a good ol’ fashioned variety show! This week’s episode will cover: cycling etiquette, difficulty finding "normal" bowls, needing to learn German in order to learn German, "taxation without representation" and many more!

German Laws vs. USA Laws - EP 126

In what can be vaguely considered as a sequel to our "Weird Laws" episode, this week we are once again taking a look at German laws you probably didn't know existed. This time, however, these mainly will be those which could actually affect you in your day-to-day life in Germany. In the spirit of a good ol' reaction episode, we'll talk about things that are illegal in German, but legal in the USA, (plus, vice versa) and give our opinions on whether we agree with the German justice system or not. We'll cover interesting facts such as: German prisoners are "allowed" to escape, insulting someone can result in a hefty fine or jail sentence, how unbelievably hard it is to change your name, and much more!

The German Shuffle (13) - EP125

Oh boy, are you ready to DO THE SHUFFLE? The "German Shuffle" is a series of episodes in which we don’t focus on a single topic, but instead several unrelated topics about life in Germany. It’s a good ol’ fashioned variety show! This week’s episode will cover: feeling awkward "all the time", the slang German word "Jein", issues with the Deutsche Bahn app, neighbours that take weeks to pick up their packages and many more!

Life in a German Apartment - EP 124

We all need somewhere to sleep, right? There are of course physical differences between German and US apartments, but that's not what we'll be talking about this time (been there, done that). Instead, this week we discuss what life is like while living in a German apartment building. This includes details about interactions with German neighbours (the good and the bad), dealing with lackluster German property management, the overall security and the mini "community" your apartment building can become. 

Seeing Berlin AND Germany With Fresh Eyes - EP 123

Last week, Alex had some good childhood friends visit him for the first time in Berlin. It provided him not only the opportunity to plan the best first impression of his favorite city, but also a chance to see Germany through the eyes of a newcomer. During this episode, we'll discuss his experience showing his guests throughout the German capital and what he learned about his adopted home along the way. 

Discovering Roots in Italy - EP 122

Listeners of the podcast will notice that we were on a short break last week. The reason being Alex was out of town on a road trip vacation throughout northern Italy. While the vacation featured wine drinking, vineyard visiting and treks up into the mountains, there was more to this trip than meets the eye. He was also visiting the Italian side of his family for the first time! During this week's episode, we discuss Alex's trip to Italy and his personal journey to discover his family's roots.