Erik S. Meyers

Well, this list of things I love and hate could probably go on and on, but I've reduced it to the top five things I love about Germany and the three things I hate. If you're also an expat in Germany, I'd love to know if you agree or disagree with my list. Anyway, here we go.

I often get the question: where is the best place to live in Germany? Well, it depends on what you are looking for. In this review, I've described different categories of places to live to help point you in the right direction. Originally from the U.S., I've lived or worked in six countries on three continents, but Germany is where I've lived the longest...

Germany has many traditions, several of which date back hundreds of years. The endurance and steadfastness of these traditions is nothing short of impressive. This is particularly true of the special events and festivals on offer in Germany. This overview gives you a look at the most famous, the oldest, and perhaps the most unusual German festivities.

When you think of German food, you probably think of steaks, sausage, and beer. Yes, this is a part of the tradition, but there's so much more. The most interesting thing I've found here is that a lot of the foods below will only be cooked/baked and eaten at certain times of the year...