Ami im Schwabenland

A blog written by an American expat who has moved permanently to Germany - about life in Germany, the differences between the U.S. Midwest and southern Germany, the German language, international travel, and whatever else is on my mind.

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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Hedges, Fences, and Privacy

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Germans tend to be very private. There is a clear separation between work and social life, and a clear distinction between colleagues, aqu...
Friday, April 12, 2013

My kingdom for a garbage disposal

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Lest my readers get the impression that I think everything over here in Germany is better than in the U.S., I thought I'd mention a few...
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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Dining in Germany II: Finishing up

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Click here for Part I Ok, so you've enjoyed a delicious meal and perhaps a glass of wine or Apfelschorle (apple juice spritzer), and ...
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Friday, April 5, 2013

Dining in Germany I: Ordering

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Dining in a restaurant in Germany can be an incredibly enjoyable experience. You wouldn't think that there could be many differences bet...
Friday, March 29, 2013

Stille Feiertage / Quiet Holidays

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Today is Karfreitag - Good Friday. Like All Saints' Day, this day is a sacred holiday here in Baden-Württemberg.  Nothing is open - no...
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