Blogposts & Stories about life in Germany & Stuttgart Area

2019 February 23

Oh GEE - I need to PEE...

. . . diaper change or worse. . . . a little baby wailing: I AM HUNGRY.

2019 February 05

Ski, Sledging, Ice skating in Stuttgart Area

Especially in cold winters and winters with high snowfall, you can easily go for a day trip to ski and toboggan/sledge around Stuttgart.

2019 January 24

Winter duties...

In Germany the removal of snow and ice from the paths and sidewalk adjoining your property is your personal responsibility - or if you are lucky you have a caretaker in your building...

2019 January 07

Pfand - bottle deposit & bottle banks

Have you been throwing away your bottles of all kinds here in Germany?
Don’t do it – we have a „Pfandsystem“ and they are worth more than you might think.

2018 December 20

Sylvester - New Year's Eve in Germany

How Germans celebrate the New Year - have you ever seen 'dinner for one'? Read more about German Traditions.

2018 December 20

Christmas in Germany - the actual days & traditions

Get an overview about what happens on the actual days around Christmas in Germany - traditions, food, church & more.

2018 December 07

Where to buy a Christmas tree in Stuttgart

Where to buy or cut a Christmas Tree in Stuttgart and also how to dispose it after Christmas.

2018 December 02

Advent - time to bake Plätzchen

It is a German Tradition to make Plätzchen or Gutsle (as you say in Swabian) before Christmas ❘ it is lovely for you & your kids ❘ Links to recipes ❘ Read more.