All of the blog posts, from those on life as a student in Germany, to photography collections, to posts about everyday life as an American living and working in Germany, are listed here! Check out the latest posts!
Why is there no ice in my drinks? Why can't I find ice at the grocery store? Where on God's green Earth are the ice trays to be found? Hi! Welcome to life in Germany! Here in Germany, most people don't have their drinks with ice in them unless it's a cocktail at a bar that specifically calls for it, and if you're looking to make it to keep it at home, you may be in for a surprise.
Read MoreWhen eating out at a German restaurant, it can feel reflexive to try and figure out what you are expected to tip the server at the end of your meal. In the U.S., it typically involves (sometimes) complicated math that can end in "close enough," and filling in an extra line on a card reader slip or some cash left on the table. But how much should you actually tip at a German restaurant?
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