Here is an interesting billboard for Cell Phone Repair we found in Koblenz that is funny no matter what language you speak. I am not sure what the censors would get more worked up about……. ……too much boob, the thong, or the cell phone in a butt! *”Handy im Arsch?” literally translates to “Cell phone … More Things You Don’t See In America #5
Today, while my son was talking to my wife, I asked him to repeat what he said. Nothing. Ask again. Still nothing. When I make sure I get his attention and that he is listening, it went like this: Me: “Hey you, tell me what you said to Mama” Him: “But Daddy, I’m sprechen German!” *Sprechen=Talking (to)
For days we made lists, planned, discussed, sorted, gathered, and piled. Do we have enough? Do we have too much? Just enough to get by until all of our stuff arrives, but so we can still survive here right now. All that work, and then two Tasmanian Devils disguised as Professional Movers show up and pack it … More Reality Is Here To Stay, But Our Stuff Is Gone (Moving Update #2)
Moving sucks. There is no way to sugar coat it. Relocating all of your worldly belongings from one place to another is one giant pain in the ass. The last time we moved we did it all ourselves, so while making plans for this move I proudly announced that this would be a walk in the … More Where Did We Get All This Crap? (Moving Update #1)
One of the greatest things about being a bilingual family is the hilarity of the language differences. Here is a picture of an electrical supply store with a very electrifying name. I have been laughing at this for years, so I thought I would share it with you. Casinos to Castles may have already seen it though, if they’ve … More Things You Don’t See in America #3
We are almost done! After deciphering the pages and pages of utterly confusing forms and corresponding directions, and still getting it wrong, we have received the notification for my wife’s appointment at the Frankfurt Consulate. I was beginning to think this day was never going to get here! I don’t think I have ever applied … More Green Card Update!
One of the things I love about Germany is the long-standing and deep-rooted culture, with many traditions that remain firmly intact. I actually think this is even more amazing in this day and age when smartphones and reality tv rule the public consciousness. Now I am not knocking American traditions mind you. Well, except Thanksgiving maybe. … More German Traditions, Turkey, and the TSA
O Brötchen, Sweet Brötchen When we met seven years before, your reputation was of gold. But the very first time I did partake, I thought there must be some mistake. Outside you were hard and did so crunch, that this would hurt I had a hunch. While your taste was for sure not blah, the … More An Ode to Brötchen
(Disclaimer: This post will also serve as an explanation for the lack of posts I have published lately!) It is here. The day we feared has arrived, in all of its horror. It has come to kill hopes, destroy dreams, and redefine our family. Uh oh, there I go being overly dramatic again, my apologies. … More When “Expats” become “Repats”
A few months ago, while my son was talking to his American Grandma on the phone, my wife and I realized we had a bit of a problem. He naturally understood everything she was saying, but he kept trying to answer in German. Having to coach him from the background was a little difficult, but … More When One Language Plays Catch Up
An American's stories about travel and expat life.
Est. 2012
In Between Cultures, Languages and Identities and More...
My life as a Germerican.
Vignettes from a multi-lingual, multi-cake-eating freelance existence
...sharing my European travel stories
The Misadventures of an American Expat and His Wife in Germany
I cannot help but compare my American home to my European one and vice versa.
Thoughts and Tales of an American Girl Who Lived and Married in Germany
Interpreting German-American differences in the Tennessee Valley and beyond
We are married, from Oregon and here to blog about our life, marriage and travels as expats
Travels, Adventures and Misdemeanours in Germany's proudest state
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