XPAT - Spotlight - Interview with Claudia Schug Schuetz, Partner at Schug Carneros Estate Winery. Claudia, a dual citizen of Germany and the USA, has … [Read More...] about ‘Wine, the Elixir of Life’ – Continuing a Legacy of German Winemaking in California. (Interview)
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Following Your Dream – A Challenging Experience at Times! (Interview)
XPAT Spotlight – Interview with Franziska Steinmetz originally from Barleben near Magdeburg in Saxony-Anhalt. Persistence, flexibility, and … [Read More...] about Following Your Dream – A Challenging Experience at Times! (Interview)
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Happy German Unity Day!
Tag der Deutschen Einheit A relatively young country is celebrating its coming of age When I was in elementary school, there was no certainty when or if the two Germanys would ever reunite. Every time I visited the United States then, I was met with … Read Full Article about Happy German Unity Day!
‘Wine, the Elixir of Life’ – Continuing a Legacy of German Winemaking in California. (Interview)
XPAT - Spotlight - Interview with Claudia Schug Schuetz, Partner at Schug Carneros Estate Winery. Claudia, a dual citizen of Germany and the USA, has experienced both worlds, only the other way around compared with most of us expats. Born in … Read Full Article about ‘Wine, the Elixir of Life’ – Continuing a Legacy of German Winemaking in California. (Interview)
Oktoberfest – All around the world and right around the corner from you.
It's officially on! The Oktoberfest has started in Munich this past weekend. Have you watched or perhaps even been part of the traditional opening ceremony? It’s always a fun event, starting with the Grand Entry Parade with the Oktoberfest landlords … Read Full Article about Oktoberfest – All around the world and right around the corner from you.
School is back in session! Viel Glück im neuen Schuljahr.
We are starting the second week in September, and the truth is... Summer is over now! Even if it's not the official end of this favorite season, it sure feels like it. Once all kids are back in school again and you don't hear the laughter of … Read Full Article about School is back in session! Viel Glück im neuen Schuljahr.
How to Stay Fit On a Budget in California
HOW TO STAY FIT ON A BUDGET IN CALIFRONIA I think we can all agree that California is home to some of the fittest people on earth. Especially during summer time I am constantly reminded of how great in shape many Southern California residents … Read Full Article about How to Stay Fit On a Budget in California
DW-Sports In Germany
- Bundesliga Bulletin: Bayern bounce back, BVB lethal, Schalke toothlessAfter a difficult month, Bayern Munich resumed normal service. Borussia Dortmund can't stop scoring, unlike rivals Schalke, whose lack of firepower is becoming a big problem. Bremen and Gladbach continue to impress.
- Opinion: How long can Heiko Herrlich hold on at Bayer Leverkusen?After two wins in eight games, Bayer Leverkusen have the fifth-worst defensive record in the league and have only scored nine. With tough fixtures to come, DW's Matt Ford wonders how long Heiko Herrlich can hold on.
Spiegel Online – Reise
- Vorstoß des Bundesrats: Länder wollen Nachtflugverbot verschärfen2017 hatte die Zahl der Nachtflüge in Deutschland einen Rekordstand erreicht. Nun hat der Bundesrat ein neues Gesetz zum Nachtflugverbot in Ballungsräumen vorgelegt.
- ICE-Brand auf der Strecke Frankfurt-Köln: Was Reisende wissen müssenDie Schnellstrecke Frankfurt-Köln bleibt nach dem Brand eines ICE-Zugs noch mehrere Tage gesperrt. Reisende müssen sich auf Einschränkungen einstellen. Ein Überblick.
Learn german with ‘news in German’
- 20.10.2018 – Langsam gesprochene NachrichtenTrainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Samstag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.