One of the reasons I was immediately at home in Berlin & was really able to explore & enjoy our posting in Germany is the Willkommen in Berlin (Welcome to Berlin) club. Willkommen in . . .
Flying Easy Jet from Berlin to Geneva
We are really so sad to leave our dear friends. Who thought one week would feel short and we miss them already. They were so nice to take us to the airport. We were thinking of just taking public . . .
What are the Big Pipes Criss-crossing Berlin?
Aside from the iconic Ampelmann pedestrian crossing lights here is another iconic Berlin image: huge brightly colored pipes that crisscross the city. Most commonly in pink. I've always wanted to know . . .
What are the Brass Plaques on German Sidewalks?
When we just moved to Berlin, walking around we would notice these Brass Plaques in between the cobblestones on the sidewalks. They are called STOLPERSTEINES or "stumbling stones" in English. . . .
How to Sell Your Decluttered Stuff Online
If you are an expat or diplomat who moves every 2-3 years, the dreaded question before the end of each posting is "How do I get rid of things that I can't bring to my next destination?" Below are . . .
Where to Find A Modern Parol While Living Abroad
When we were living in Berlin, we wanted to hang a Parol. It's a very iconic Filipino symbol for Christmas! A parol (/pɑːˈroʊl/) is a Filipino ornamental lantern that . . .
What’s Open in Berlin on Sundays?
What many visitors from Asia don't expect is that everything is closed on Sundays in Berlin, except for the following ChurchesSome RestaurantsSome FloristsHotel Restaurants - like Neni . . .
Why You Should Learn Survival German Phrases
When visiting Berlin or any other place with a foreign language it's very important to learn the phrase "I'm so sorry, do you speak English?" in the local tongue, because it is considered very rude to . . .
What is Open in Berlin on Christmas Day?
Christmas Eve or 24 December is when Germans celebrate Christmas, so the afternoon and evening of the 24th is when the city is on lockdown. This is the time to visit family, bake Christmas cookies, . . .
What Christmas Markets are open on Christmas Day and Beyond?
I've gotten asked by two separate people about what to do in Berlin in the Winter. My initial answer is always: CHRISTMAS MARKETS! These are original to Germany, where the tradition of the Christmas . . .
