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  1. Gas/petrol prices in Germany - Info on how expensive the gasoline is (43 replies)
  2. Open air concerts with on-site camping - Info on events throughout Germany and nearby (1 replies)
  3. Dealing with dampness in a cellar - What can be stored in high humidity levels? (3 replies)
  4. All my white laundry is slowly turning grey - What am I doing wrong? (31 replies)
  5. Fines for accidentally causing a false fire alarm - Info, experiences, and advice (0 replies)
  6. My hair feels sticky after washing it - Problems with local tap water suspected (21 replies)
  7. Comparing the cities of Hamburg and Berlin - Advice on choosing which city to live in (11 replies)
  8. Where buy bathroom furniture in Germany - Particularly over-the-toilet standing cabinets (3 replies)
  9. Shipping a U.S. specification motorbike to Germany - Bringing a motorcycle over, shipping companies... (6 replies)
  10. Cancelling a Deutsche Bahn rail ticket - Advice on whether it's possible and how (5 replies)
  11. Moving a telephone number and forwarding mail - Advice for when moving house within Germany (5 replies)
  12. Driving through a red light - Possible consequences: Fine, ban, and/or points (24 replies)
  13. Graphic design jobs in Germany - Tips for finding work in this field (4 replies)
  14. Bush family's relationship with Adolf Hitler - Profiteering during World War II and Nazi Germany (5 replies)
  15. Being checked for ID when paying by EC debit card - Particularly at Saturn and Media Markt stores etc. (64 replies)
  16. Accuracy of German weather forecasts - Why are they so bad? (27 replies)
  17. Visa regulations for Australians coming to Germany - Advice on working and holiday visas (9 replies)
  18. Bringing a car to Germany from Ireland - Tax, insurance, and other general advice (0 replies)
  19. Is everything in Germany boring and efficient? - Germans have a unique way of making life dreary (147 replies)
  20. University graduation ceremonies in Germany - Traditional caps and gowns are non-existent here (16 replies)
  21. Collecting a package from the customs office - Receiving packets sent by family back home etc. (3 replies)
  22. Hot water meter readings / usage measurements - What happens if you're away when they come round (15 replies)
  23. Speeding on a bicycle - Anyone here ever been caught? (19 replies)
  24. Getting a German firefighting certification - Info and advice on how to get the FwDV2 basic (0 replies)
  25. Can Lufthansa compete with the newer airlines? - Delays, ageing cabin crew, lack of finesse, etc. (24 replies)
  26. Asking for tap water in a restaurant or bar - What word to use, and will they serve it? (84 replies)
  27. Deutsche Bahn's MobilCheck feature - Comparing the cost of different modes of transport (3 replies)
  28. Native American speciality art galleries/museums - Info on such places throughout Germany (1 replies)
  29. Open University in Germany - Advice and encouragement for OU students (17 replies)
  30. Buying land and building a house in Germany - Info, advice, and experiences (28 replies)
  31. Travelling first class on Deutsche Bahn trains - What's the difference to second class, worth it? (22 replies)
  32. Ribbons left on car antennae long after a wedding - Bad luck to remove them, or are people just lazy? (4 replies)
  33. Little green "Walk" man from East Germany - The "Ampelmännchen" pedestrian crossing signal (12 replies)
  34. Buying a camper van - Suggested dealers and other advice (10 replies)
  35. Problems with verbal apartment rental contracts - Problems encountered, stories, info, and advice (3 replies)
  36. I sold a car but it's still registered in my name - How to reclaim the mispaid tax and insurance (2 replies)
  37. German apartment rental abbreviations - As seen in classified adverts etc. (27 replies)
  38. Shipping a car from the U.S. to Germany - How, and is it worth all the costs? (32 replies)
  39. Things to do in Germany during winter - Off-season tourist possibilities (23 replies)
  40. The rise of "luxury hiking" - Overnighting at hotels instead of mountain huts (30 replies)
  41. Refinishing old wooden floors - How to remove paint from the wood (2 replies)
  42. Sidewalks in Germany are mostly paved tiles - As opposed to poured concrete, why is this? (34 replies)
  43. How to use utility provider comparison websites - Advice on what figures to put in (0 replies)
  44. Travelling to the Rhine valley from Munich - Cheapest travel options and recommended sights (9 replies)
  45. Weddings in Germany - Normal procedures and practices (6 replies)
  46. Where to download MP3s for learning German - For English speakers to learn the German language (8 replies)
  47. Best ways to learn German - Learning to speak the language (25 replies)
  48. Slyrs - Bavarian single malt whisky - Yes really, and it's actually quite good (13 replies)
  49. "Lass die Leute reden" song by Die Ärzte - Released mid-2008, cool song, funny lyrics (0 replies)
  50. Tips on cleaning a sofa - What products to use, or hire a professional? (14 replies)