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Ski resorts close to Salzburg
- ...that have snow and are open
(16 replies)
Germanwings - a low-cost German airline
- General info, booking tips, and passenger reviews
(18 replies)
Open University language courses
- Experiences and reviews of the German classes
(1 replies)
Registering a British car in Germany
- Tips on making sense of all the paperwork
(13 replies)
SOLVIT - an EU problem-solving organisation
- Helps individuals and businesses with bureaucracy
(6 replies)
Best laptop computer brands available in Germany
- Performance, service, value, etc.
(94 replies)
Die Sendung mit der Maus
- A children's cartoon on German TV
(18 replies)
Cheapest way from Munich to Düsseldorf
- Suggested cheap travel options
(16 replies)
Drilling on a Sunday is forbidden
- Law in Germany regards noise pollution
(47 replies)
German Diplom
- Equivalent of the Honours Bachelor's degree
(83 replies)
Buying fine china in Germany
- Suggested stores and online shops
(12 replies)
Gasthaus vs. Pension
- Differences between them
(9 replies)
Rail websites for Germany
- ...for train timetables and ticket prices
(9 replies)
Happy Sankt Nikolaus!
- Who celebrates what and why
(25 replies)
Job resignation and the notice period
- Tips on surviving final days in an unwanted job
(31 replies)
Buying a computer from Dell Germany
- Advice for English-speakers
(10 replies)
Grain alcohol - availability in Germany
- Something like Everclear as available in the U.S.
(18 replies)
Websites with info on different cities in Germany
- Getting to know your city
(1 replies)
Nikolaus - Tradition of St. Nicholas
- Annually on December 5th or 6th
(5 replies)
Law regards gambling for money in Germany
- There seems to have been a change recently
(5 replies)
Any Germisch or Denglish speakers here?
- Mixing up your languages
(29 replies)
Working as a hairdresser in Germany
- What qualifications and permits are required
(6 replies)
Problems with the taxi system in Germany
- ...and how any annoyances could be solved
(22 replies)
Cheapest travel options from Frankfurt to Munich
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(6 replies)
Guten Appetit
- Why we say this before a meal
(43 replies)
Finding a stray dog
- Tips on what to do with it
(25 replies)
Hospitals in Germany - opinions on their quality
- Comparing public vs. private health insurance
(5 replies)
Sending a package to Australia
- Tips on best ways to send a parcel
(6 replies)
Professor wants to preserve Texas German dialect
- It is 30 years from extinction
(17 replies)
Germans are negative and conservative in business
- Is this true?
(28 replies)
Coal-heated apartments and sulphur smells
- Should my flat really smell like this?
(4 replies)
University College Dublin alumni living in Germany
- How many of us UCD people are there?
(0 replies)
Car stereo specialists
- Recommended dealers in Germany
(2 replies)
Dishonest logging of work hours by a colleague
- Should I get involved?
(81 replies)
Neger - a mix of Weißbier and cola
- ...but is this drink's name racist?
(140 replies)
Venues for a concert tour throughout Germany
- Suggested places and contact information
(2 replies)
My experience at a German hospital
- A story about out-of-date patient care
(43 replies)
Chavs in Germany
- Germans mimic Britain's peasant underclass
(38 replies)
Getting married in Scotland
- ...as a mixed Brit/German couple living in Germany
(31 replies)
Noisy neighbours
- Advice on how to deal with them
(4 replies)
Salary expectations - biotech / pharmaceuticals
- Average salaries in Germany for this industry
(10 replies)
Movie: Into Great Silence
- A documentary about silent monks
(3 replies)
Popstars - talent contest / reality TV show
- German version airs on Pro7
(7 replies)
Legal advice on suing for wanton abandoment
- German husband abandons his wife in Australia
(67 replies)
Making German friends
- How easy is it? And tips on how to do it.
(46 replies)
Laptop battery disposal
- How and where to do it properly
(2 replies)
Snow in Germany - where to find it and when
- Christmas holiday in a log cabin etc.
(9 replies)
Holding mail at the post office
- How to pause delivery whilst away on holiday etc.
(7 replies)
Post delivery speeds within Germany
- How long letters take from posting to delivery
(10 replies)
Dates for putting up Christmas decorations
- When is the right time to do it?
(27 replies)