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The Hostel Hoedown - EP 120

When traveling around Germany on a budget, what's one of the best ways to save money? The answer is swapping out an expensive hotel for an affordable hostel! In past episodes we've briefly mentioned hostels and how they differ from a standard accommodation, but we have yet to do a deep dive. This week, we'll do just that by thoroughly describing the pros and cons of staying in a hostel. Plus, we'll share some fun stories about our personal experiences staying in hostel dorms while backpacking through Europe. 

OUR German Nightlife - EP 119

We've spent a few episodes in the past describing the many options for late night fun in Berlin and Germany in general. This includes a classic German beerhall, the famous techno clubs of Berlin and the coziness of a German kneipe (pub). However, this time, things are going to get a little personal. This week, we discuss what OUR nightlife actually looks like. What do the two of us do for fun on a Friday night in Berlin, and has our idea of a "good time" changed over the years? Let's find out!

Reacting to Travel Blogs About Germany (1) - EP 118

Recently, we were reading an article about the "Do's & Don'ts of Living in Germany" and felt some of the advice we were seeing didn't quite line up with our experiences living abroad. It made us wonder how accurate travel blogs are in general about Germany. This week we react to several different online advice blogs about moving to or living in Germany and discuss whether or not, in our opinion, they reflect reality.  

Inside vs. Outside Berlin’s ”Ringbahn” - EP 117

Berlin's "Ringbahn" (circle railway) is a circular public train route that surrounds Berlin's inner city area. It helps to connect the vast network of subway and above ground train lines that criss-cross the city, making transfers from one part of the city to the other much quick. However, beyond being a helpful public transit feature, it also acts as a dividing line for two different versions of Berlin. This week we talk about Berlin's Ringbahn and the differences between the architecture, people, and lifestyle on either side of the "ring."

Tourist Destinations: To Go, or Not to Go? - EP 116

Well folks, we're back, again! Unfortunately, Geoff got sick as soon as we returned from our vacation, which necessitated another short pause. However, we're back with a really fun episode about tourist destinations in Berlin and around Germany. Anytime we all travel abroad and search for what we should do during our visit, we always see the same lists online of top tourist locations within that city. Sometimes we need to stop and think, "are all of these must-see places, actually must-see?" This week we'll discuss which major tourist landmarks and destinations in Berlin and beyond are actually worth visiting, and which might actually be a waste of the little vacation time you have. 

Vacationing in ”Little Germany” - EP 115

The boys are back in town! Having recently returned from our summer vacation, we knew we had so much to share with all of you about the experience of visiting small German villages. This episode will be a discussion about our trip to Swiss Saxony in Eastern Germany along with our time spent in a small village in North-West Brandenburg. We'll cover the nature, the differences in the people vs. those you'll meet in big cities, and what it's like specifically as a foreigner to walk around these small Dorfs (villages). 

The German Shuffle (12) - EP 114

It's time for another shuffle...the “German Shuffle. ” This is a series of episodes in which we don’t focus on only one topic, but instead several unrelated topics about life in Germany. It’s a good ol’ fashioned variety show! This week’s episode will cover: the difference between German and American weddings, American breakfast foods that in Europe are considered desserts, self check-out and why Germans hate it, and many more!

Questions & Answers (5) - EP 113

You still have questions and we still have answers. That's right, another "Q & "A episode! This week we tackle more listener queries about living in Germany, traveling around Europe and the podcast production. In the end, it all adds up to a lot of great information and advice that will hopefully interest everyone. For example, how "German" is Berlin? Do we prefer American or German houses? Which language do we mainly use with our German girlfriends? We’ll answer all these and much more!