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Our European Travel Tips (3) - EP 93

We all love trilogies, right? For the third time, we've again shifted our focus away from Germany in order to spend some time on European travel in general! There's just too many tips and tricks to be contained in just one episode. We'll of course also be giving our opinions on some myths about visiting Europe. We'll be going over: why you should stay away from most large tour companies, myths about hostels, scams you should avoid, and more!

Why Can’t We Be Friends? - EP 92

We're all floating through this life trying to make connections with other people. Is it easier in some places, than it is in others? This week we open up a discussion on friendliness! Fresh off of my trip to the USA, I was was again struck by how open and friendly Americans are with complete strangers. This grew into a wider discussion with Alex on the differences between meeting and interacting with people in the USA vs. Germany. Let's do it!

Take Me Home...USA vs. Germany - EP 91

Mother f*$king John Denver strikes again. Except this time, instead of going back home to the country roads of Virginia, Geoff went home to the west coast of the USA to finally visit his family after 2 long years away! While he was there, his long absence made him see certain ordinary American things in a whole new light. This week we'll again be discussing "reverse culture shock" and how living in abroad for many years can change your perspective of your own home country. We'll also discuss how Geoff unfortunately caught Covid during his trip to the USA, which is why we had to take a 3 week hiatus from the podcast. Having said that...we're back baby!

Our European Travel Tips (2) - EP 90

Welcome everyone to 2022! We've again shifted our focus away from Germany in order to spend some time on European travel in general. We simply couldn't fit all of our European travel tips in the last episode, so here we are with a part two. We'll also be giving our opinions on some myths about visiting Europe. More specifically, we'll cover: international driving permits, being safe while traveling alone, the do's and don't of choosing a hotel, whether or not convertible pants should be a thing, and more!

Our European Travel Tips (1) - EP 89

We've once again decided to shift our focus away from Germany and spend some time on European travel in general. This week, we'll discuss tips that'll improve your vacation to Europe and hopefully, save you some headaches. We'll also be giving our opinions on some myths about visiting Europe. Will you stand out if you wear shorts in the summer? Is travel insurance worth it? Can you really get by with only English? Join us as we tackle all of these questions and more!

Tips & Advice for Visiting Germany with Wolters World - EP 88

We’re often focusing on helping people who wish to move to Germany or Europe in general, but it’s time to give more attention to our listeners that want to just be a tourist in Deutschland. This week we have a special guest on our show that'll help us give advice to those of you wanting to visit Germany - whether it's for the first, second or third time! Or perhaps, some of you expats already here simply want to explore your new home. Who is the guest, you ask? It's Mark Wolters, the host of the YouTube Channel "Wolters World", of course! You can enjoy all of his content at www.woltersworld.com.

Preserving Traditions While Abroad - EP 87

While living thousands of miles away from home many of us while find ways to maintain our old traditions in our new land. This week we'll focus on the people and organisations that work to keep German culture, traditions, and language alive in the USA. Joining us is Günther Jänhl, the host of the "Hier & There" podcast produced by the Germanic-American Institute of St. Paul, Minnesota. We'll talk with him about his move to the USA and what it's like to experience American culture from an Austrian perspective. 
 
Germanic-American Institute Website: www.gaimn.org

Alex & Geoff: The Showdown (2) - EP 86

It's time for the both of us to once again face each other in the ring. Of course, by ring, we mean our podcasting table. This week, we again ask each other questions! Alex and I will be asking one another about topics related to our living in Germany and our lives in general. In order to give real off the cuff answers, neither of us will know what the other person will ask beforehand. What's Geoff's favourite place in Berlin? What does Alex think was the most positive aspects of growing up in the USA? Does Geoff have fun stories from his time working in the film industry? How well can Alex handle German trivia? Join us for these questions and more!