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  From our series: Understand a German better... 'In many countries, especially common law systems like the US or UK,  when new laws are introduced, they often replace or repeal older laws to avoid contradictions and streamline the legal framework. In Germany and some other civil law countries, it’s common for new laws to be added on top of existing ones without fully repealing outdated or conflicting regulations.  This can create a complex, layered and sometimes contradictory legal environment that is harder to navigate. This “pile-on” effect can result in: Legal complexity and bureaucracy Longer, more complicated compliance processes Difficulties for entrepreneurs and businesses to do anything It’s a generalization, but it aligns with how many people perceive the German regulatory environment compared to more streamlined and flexible systems in other places.' This is why, in my opinion, it is impossible to live and settle in Germany as a creative, ambitio...

Hello everybody, Welcome back to this blog about nutrition and good food choices. Yes, I know there are bigger problems in the world right now but can I just address the smoothie crisis in Germany for a moment? In London, every week I bought at least 2 bottles of this mango and passion fruit smoothie. Sometimes the green one or the strawberry one too. I really like the quality of these Innocent smoothies . They are really thick and with no artificial additives. When I buy a smoothie here in Germany now, even from this same brand, it is just not the same product. Here, smoothies tend to be thin and watery, the taste is more bland. Or if you buy it from another brand that offers a thick smoothie, it is all natural and more on the sour side. Is this enough to make me go back to London? Not quite yet, but I think we should get good smoothie quality for everyone. Am I just spoiled or is this a valid concern?  I am not sure. Maybe I can find a good smoothie from another brand, in another...

                                                   Hello everyone,  First of all, I would like to say that I am deeply saddened by the recent events at the Magdeburg Christmas market in my home state of Sachsen-Anhalt. In these dark times, a Christmas market is usually one of the few places for peaceful and cozy gatherings with family and friends. So many times I have spoken so highly of the Christmas markets in Germany to those who asked me about my home country. If you have ever been, you know it is a special atmosphere. Less commercial and more about a sense of real life community and togetherness, especially in the smaller towns. Sadly, some even want to take this from us. My condolences to all those affected. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Yes, it is true! Portugal is out, Germany is out. After a nerve-racking game against Spain, Germany was sent home yesterday. But don't worry they won't have to travel far since the Euro cup is taking place in Germany. Groundbreaking journalism. You're welcome.  Portugal lost against France  in a dramatic penalty shootout.   ⚽ Despite all of the sorrow there is a ray of light.  This video, highlighting just how much kids looove Cristiano Ronaldo. It is the cutest thing.  😊  Watch below:

Wenn auch Du denkst dass der einzig richtige Weg,  aus der sich immer weiter zuspitzenden Lage in der Ukraine, Gespräche und Verhandlungen statt immer weiterer Waffenlieferungen sind, kannst Du hier die Petition für den Frieden unterschreiben. Außerdem findet am 25sten Februar um 14 Uhr eine Kundgebung vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin statt . Desto mehr Teilnehmer sich dort einfinden, desto mehr wird der Gesuch nach Verhandlungen die zu Frieden führen können, gehört. Solltest Du also gerade vor Ort sein und diese Einstellung teilen, kannst Du dich gern den anderen anschließen die ebenfalls durch Vernunft etwas bewirken wollen,  als die Krise durch weitere Waffenlieferungen immer weiter anzuheizen. Hier kannst Du weitere Informationen finden.

Thank you for this important lesson Prof. Dr. Malf. As a German I feel mildly offended yet also very entertained by this content. You can also look it up under 'When Americans Move To Germany'. In our defence I must say, this can happen in any smaller town, I believe. However, I am grateful for this valuable lesson and will take it into consideration. This is memorable content. 😊 #glance  

Check out this cool drone video that gives you an insight into the brand new Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin! 

  Hello everybody.  Have you ever been to a country that was so different from your own that it took you quite a while to adjust? Well, this is often the case when Americans make the move to Germany. From language, to food, to shopping and free time activities, you will gain a whole new perspective on life if you discover a new country. Just like in the video above. Recently, I have heard about several Americans, who are in the process of moving to Deutschland/just arrived. Having lived in 4 different countries myself by now, I must say, really changed my world view. I have gained a different kind of understanding. And what are your younger years better used for, than exploring other cultures and surroundings than the ones you grew up in and are used to? I think you can only grow and evolve from an experience like that. If you like it or not, when you get back home, you have some international stories to tell! When I moved to NYC I also felt like I was walking around on a movi...

Hallo liebe Leser, Da ein Großteil unserer Leser aus Deutschland kommt, gibt es heute mal wieder einen deutschen Gruß. Ja es war ein schwieriges Jahr für uns alle. Jetzt um die Weihnachtszeit sind wir vor allem froh einander zu haben und die Geschenke sind zweitrangig. Solltet Ihr euch niedergeschlagen fühlen, denkt daran dass wir alle gemeinsam durch diese Zeit gehen. Es hilft mit anderen zu reden und auch mal zuzuhören und da zu sein. Bei uns ist Feuerwerk an Silvester verboten ich bin mir aber ziemlich sicher, dass irgendwo vielleicht etwas außerhalb der Stadt trotzdem der ein oder andere aktiv wird. Wir haben bisher zwei mal '3 Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel' geschaut. Da heute erst der erste Weihnachtsfeiertag ist, war das bestimmt noch nicht alles und wir schauen es auch noch zum dritten mal an! 😊Also, wir senden Euch liebe Feiertagsgrüße und lasst den Kopf nicht hängen. Nach der Krise kommt der Neustart! 2021. ✨

Hey there my dear readers! Thank you for coming back to my Blog. You are amaaazing and always welcome here! So I've quit updating my instagram at the end of 2018 and what can I say, much less brain fog. Much less distraction. I've also deleted the app because my phone is full to the top, so my Blog is really the only source of updates you can get about this creative world traveler, Editor-in-Chief, Singer/Songwriter. 💁‍♀️ There are 2 new things I am doing but I have been told by an expert, to focus on one thing at a time to not be all over the place. So I want to give these projects and my schedule some structure to organize my time. :)  If you are wondering what I have been up to lately, I have recently been working on a new project in London and now I am about to fly to Germany for the holidays. I even got a window seat without any additional charges! Danke. 11 and me! :) There are a lot of things going on, some good, some not so good. Isn't it l...

The Wilhelmsburg Castle in Thuringia, Germany Some brand new travel content for you! Surprisingly enough, I ended up at a castle again yesterday. Once I was there, I thought why not share the experience with you my dear readers, since you seem to be really interested in Germany. The name of this historical building/museum is Schloss Wilhelmsburg . I t was built in 1584 , is located in the federal state of Thuringia and i s equipped with a very well taken - care - of baroque - style garden.   T able with painting under glass  Baroque style garden Maurice of Hesse-Kassel, his wife Juliane of Nassau-Dillenburg and their 14 children. You could say they liked each other very much.   The Wilhelmsburg Castle, as it is called in english, was a secondary residence of the Landgraves of Hesse. A church is part of the building. It contains a R enaissance organ which is one of the oldest instruments of its kind , still functioning in mi ddle E ...

 beach babe :/ Hello dear readers, I am back again after a little break from my Blogger duties. This time I want to share a few impressions from our family vacation at the Baltic Sea or Ostsee (as we Germans say). Ever since I was a child we tried to go on an annual family summer vacation together. So I was there when I was like 7, 10 or 12. The baltic sea is one of the favorite summer destinations in Germany. The weather, the beach and the climate are what is most interesting about the area.   Harbour in Wismar souvenirs and postcards miniature ships - they also had ships in a bottle After a few years without a family vacation, we decided this year is a good year to bring back this tradition. We rented a bungalow only a few kilometers from the beach, which also had a garden with BBQ area. My nephew Fynn makes the best steaks, even though he is only 10. :) So the most important thing for us, was spending time together. As we get older, we somet...

   Alexanderplatz - Berlin Zentrum Hello dear readers and a Happy New Year 2016 to you! May you have a year full of clarity, joy and memorable moments. As you might have noticed, I took a little break from the blog but now here I am - back again. Today I want to share a little travel adventure via plane, train and even bus, with you. In December I took my annual Christmas break and went to my hometown in East Germany. As always family time is my main priority but this time there was something else on the holiday schedule too - a 3 day trip to Berlin ! Let's just ignore the fact that I was living there for 1 year in 2006, because a few things have changed and I was able to re-visit the capital from the perspective of a tourist.  We wanted to make full use of our time in Berlin, so we had to make sure to find a place as close to the center as possible.   We found a very nice, small and inexpensive flat from which you could even see the TV to...

Bernd Das Brot & Ivonne The Editor Once again we bring you unique content, because who else but us would write a feature article about a grumpy piece of bread that goes by the name of 'Bernd'. Only we do this internationally. :)  The notoriously low spirited piece of dough, is famous in Germany for his TV Show ' Bernd Das Brot '. It is about him, being as grumpy as a loaf can get.   photo:  AP/ Thüringer Allgemeine To honor him, there is even a 2 meter tall statue of his likeness, located in the city center of  Erfurt, Germany since 2007. In 2009 this statue made headlines when an anonymous group abducted Bernd from his regular spot. A few weeks after that, he was found by police in a basement nearby. Their statement was: 'It is definitely him, he is ok.' Fynn and Bernd das Brot   Nobody ever really found out who brought the German cult figure into the basement and why. But he is good and back at his old spot and that is all ...

Forbes Women just released their annual list of the 100 most powerful women in the world! It is a collection of the most influential, female decision makers of our time. Amazingly enough - the winner for the 10th time in a row is German chancellor or Bundeskanzlerin (as we say in Deutschland) Angela Merkel . Here are the top 5: 1.Angela Merkel (Superwoman, Chancellor of Germany) 2.Hilary Clinton ( Presidential Candidate, United States ) 3.Melinda Gates ( Cochairwoman, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA) 4.Janet Yellen ( Chairwoman,  Federal Reserve Bank, United States) 5.Mary Barra ( CEO, General Motors, United States) If you want to see the rest of this list and read more about astonishing achievements by clever women, go to  Forbes  now. This definitive ranking compiled by earnings, media presence and impact, honors the entrepreneurs and visionary CEOS, celebrity role models and billionaire activists who are...

Traveling through Germany by train Time to take a break from the stressful London life and reunite with my family! That was what I thought, when I booked the Easter trip to my home-country Germany. First of all, thank you airline ( which I don't want to name here ) for putting me in the first row of the plane when I chose a randomly allocated seat - this was a premiere! :) I never felt closer to the captain, whose shoulder I briefly saw since he was only like 2.5 meters away from me, approximately.. Also, the steward and stewardess are facing you because they are seated ca. 1 meter across during the start and landing.. I got so familiar with them and their procedures I thought it was my shift. :/ Self-made burger (all fresh ingredients) Pewter figure behind glass The Easter bunny and me Once I landed in Germany I made my way to my hometown by train. I saw a camel on a parking lot because the Circus is...