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Life in Germany

  1. Studying photography at university - Info about various photo schools in Germany and UK (0 replies)
  2. Nine-pin bowling as seen in pubs and hotels - Info on what this is exactly (in German: Kegeln) (12 replies)
  3. Chicken soup without noodles - Availablity in Germany (32 replies)
  4. Which is the best city in Germany? - Advice for a Brit thinking of moving (41 replies)
  5. Advice about admission to a "Studienkolleg" - University preparatory colleges for int'l students (0 replies)
  6. Sharing an office with smokers - How to politely persuade them to smoke outside? (70 replies)
  7. Gadget magazines in Germany - Tips and recommendations (4 replies)
  8. Price for a second-hand Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon - Why does it cost 50% more in Germany than the UK? (7 replies)
  9. Consumer protection on second-hand cars - What to do when the car you bought goes kaputt (22 replies)
  10. Buch7.de donates 50% of profits to charity - Online bookshop with English-language books (1 replies)
  11. 2000-calorie meal plans for use in Germany - Diet plans that use locally available food (14 replies)
  12. Car registration and registration plates - General advice, various questions and answers (42 replies)
  13. How often do you drink and how much? - Have your drinking habits since moving to Germany? (46 replies)
  14. Servicing (Wartung) of gas heating in an apartment - Nothing is broken, how much should it cost? (9 replies)
  15. Daytime driving in Germany with headlights on - Not illegal, not legally required either (27 replies)
  16. Opinions on IKEA kitchens - Thoughts on what the quality is like etc. (26 replies)
  17. Reviews of German language schools in Germany - Opinions on which schools and courses are best (1 replies)
  18. English grammar courses for English teachers - Info on what such courses are offered in Germany (0 replies)
  19. Room and apartment rental websites in Germany - List of online resources for house hunters (4 replies)
  20. Where to buy Windows XP OEM at the best price - Recommendations other than eBay (9 replies)
  21. Reasons for divorce among expats - A poll simply for interest's sake (33 replies)
  22. How long do Germans keep their belongings? - Renewal period on stuff, especially decorations (9 replies)
  23. Buying a US-spec BMW in Germany, then shipping it - ...and selling the car in the U.S. for a profit (17 replies)
  24. Navigating Germany - innate instinct required - Presumed knowledge when being given directions (20 replies)
  25. Selling a car in the UK while living in Germany - Tips on doing this, recommended companies, etc. (5 replies)
  26. Consequences of receiving an "Abmahnung" - Legal warning notices (6 replies)
  27. Returning to the UK after a long time in Germany - Share your experiences (68 replies)
  28. German Master's degree recognition in the U.S. - Will U.S. employers accept or recognise it? (1 replies)
  29. Conflict avoidance behaviour among Germans - Are they all like this, or just my observation? (142 replies)
  30. Pet cats in rented apartments - Landlord can't forbid you from having a cat (24 replies)
  31. Indiscreet German woman hurt my feelings - Fatness mistaken for pregnancy, is this typical? (45 replies)
  32. Legalisation of university certificates - Tips on how to do this (4 replies)
  33. Food in Germany and Austria vs. the U.S. - Why such better variety and quality over there? (83 replies)
  34. The purpose of the German Federal States - The Länder - what are they good for? (23 replies)
  35. Opinions on buying a Skoda or Chevrolet car - Are they a good deal? Any experiences to share? (45 replies)
  36. Intensive driving courses and lessons - Do these exist here in Germany? (34 replies)
  37. Gift voucher ideas that can be sent from abroad - Giving a present to someone in Germany (15 replies)
  38. What language do you speak with your family? - And who do you include as "family" anyway? (25 replies)
  39. Taking a German computer hard drive to the U.S. - Electrical compatibility, and issues with customs (15 replies)
  40. Germans getting the wrong end of the stick - Cultural misunderstandings (15 replies)
  41. Standard limits for decibel levels in apartments - What is an acceptable volume for music? (1 replies)
  42. Going for drinks with a member of the opposite sex - Normal for non-single casual acquantainces in DE? (47 replies)
  43. Germans and their love for lawyers - Have you ever been threatened with legal action? (30 replies)
  44. Which transcripts to include with an application - As a university student applying for an internship (6 replies)
  45. Ban on the wearing of strong perfume - The stink can be as bad as cigarette smoke (74 replies)
  46. Bringing a cat when moving to Germany from Canada - Info on the required procedures and paperwork etc. (6 replies)
  47. Registering a foreign car in Germany - Process for a car brought from abroad (7 replies)
  48. Exporting a car from Germany to Spain - Info, advice, and experieinces (4 replies)
  49. Random drugs checks close to the border - Advice on making a weekend car trip to Amsterdam (37 replies)
  50. New "smoking ban" on wood-burning appliances - For healthier living and saving the planet (2 replies)