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10 Things Germans Do Other Nations Find Weird

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10 Things Germans Do Other Nations Find Weird

If you've never lived in another country you might never realize that you and your folks have some weird behaviors, other cultures think are weird. Of course, the specifics depend heavily on the cultures you are comparing. When I moved to the US though I didn't really realize that there are quite a few things Germans do that Americans would find weird. Mostly because I thought that the differences wouldn't be that big. After all - it wasn't Japan, Saudi Arabia, or the Congo - right? I grew up with American movies, TV shows, and music. I know stuff about American geography, climate, and history.

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The Great Germany Bucket List

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The Great Germany Bucket List

Unfortunately, not much traveling is happening these days and I don’t have any exciting vacation plans lined up. As the lockdown restrictions have lifted slightly, I will try to visit my family in Germany and maybe plan a little road trip through the motherland. That’s where I got the idea to write down my Great Germany Bucket List because after all, that’s where I grew up. So if you are ever around Europe, be sure to stop by!

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My Ultimate Berlin Bucket List

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My Ultimate Berlin Bucket List

Berlin, Berlin, you are every city’s queen - so goes a saying by German singer Nina Hagen. And a queen it surely is. Berlin is big, Berlin is wild and it would probably take a different bucket list for each of the neighborhoods. Even after having lived here, I can honestly say that I haven’t seen it all. After a while, you tend to stay in the area you live in, and checking out new places becomes more of an effort. So hands down, this is not a complete list - but it’s the list I personally have used when living in Berlin to keep exploring the city. So here it comes, my Ultimate Berlin bucket List!

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Germany : The Good, The Bad And The Awesome

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Germany : The Good, The Bad And The Awesome

Once you have lived abroad and come back home to your country, you might start noticing some things you did not notice before you left. I find this a particularly odd experience, since when you live abroad, you tend to only miss the good things about your home country. Returning to Germany, I found there were some annoying things I did not notice before, but I also started to cherish some stuff that I used to take for granted.

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How To Like Berlin

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How To Like Berlin

Many people consider Berlin to be one of the most fascinating cities there are. Many young Germans think it is an exciting place you should have at least lived once in your life, with all its culture and many neighbourhoods. Many foreigners come to Berlin because it’s artsy, it’s cheap and you don’t need to speak any German in order to get along. I however, have struggled with this city and I think it will never be one of my favourite places to live. The city and I have a difficult relationship.

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Free Things To Do In Berlin

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Free Things To Do In Berlin

Berlin has the reputation of being cheap. After all, the city’s slogan is ‘poor but sexy’. Given the city’s history, this is probably not surprising. Berlin was a divided city in the middle of East Germany - meaning part of Berlin belonged to West Germany, but you had to drive through East Germany to get there. Being surrounded by a big wall on all sides didn’t particularly make the city very attractive - thus it was cheap and attracted artists and all sorts of alternative folks. While this has definitely changed (today, Berlin is one of Europe’s hot spots), it is still comparably cheap and there are tons of things you can do for free.

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A Day At Stone

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A Day At Stone

Craft beer in Germany is currently experiencing a boom - but compared to other countries - especially the US - it's just not quite yet there. If you are lucky enough to live in Berlin though you can still visit American breweries...okay one, you can visit one.  In September 2016 Stone Brewing from San Diego opened their first European location in Mariendorf. Read about our visit at Stone Beer World in Berlin here! 

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Markthalle IX - Berlin’s Inside Street Food Market

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Markthalle IX - Berlin’s Inside Street Food Market

I love street food and you would not believe how much excitement a good old food truck can evoke in me. A tiny disadvantage I often encounter is the seating problem, particularly when the food trucks don’t provide it and and you live in a place- say Berlin - that does not necessarily have the best weather for outdoor seating for half the year. Markthalle IX solves this exact problem while offering great high quality street food from basically all over the world.

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The Ultimate Guide to Oktoberfest

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The Ultimate Guide to Oktoberfest

It's this time of the year! As a Bavarian, Oktoberfest is practically a must! In this post, I want to share my Ultimate Guide to Oktoberfest with you, so you'll know what to expect if you have never been. Find all the important information you need to know when visiting Oktoberfest!

About Kate Rebel

Kate Rebel is an expat, travel and adventure blog sharing stories from abroad, my everyday life and the books my nose is currently stuck into. Feel free to reach out to me - I am always open for questions and comments!

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