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About Nicolette Stewart

Nicolette Stewart is a freelance writer based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. You can read more of her tales of marauding, plunder, and international gorilla conspiracy at www.clickclackgorilla.com or find her talking about books on Twitter @bookpunks

The Week in Germany: Seals, Surveys, Surprises

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Germany most popular country ever

“Germany is the most popular country in the world, according to a poll released on Tuesday asking people to rate the positive and negative influence of 16 major nations.”  Read more about the poll results here.

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Grey seals like Germany too

“The waters around the Baltic island of Rügen are home to between 50 and 60 grey seals. ‘Ten years ago we would see three to four in the winter months,’ head of the federal Marine Protection Agency Henning von Nordheim said.”  Read the rest of the article here.

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Wordless Wednesday: Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures

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This year between May 17th and 20th, Berlin will celebrate with the colorful Carnival of Cultures.  If you’re going to be there, you can check out a visitors’ guide here.  Or live vicariously through the lovely photos below!  Put your arms in the air…

People in costume dance at the Carnival of Cultures parade in Berlin, Germany, 27 May 2012. The parade is the main event on the last day of a four-days-long street party with some 4 000 participants from 80 countries. Photo: Wolfgang Kumm copyright dpa picture alliance

People in costume dance at the Carnival of Cultures parade in Berlin, Germany, 27 May 2012. The parade is the main event on the last day of a four-days-long street party with some 4 000 participants from 80 countries. Photo: Wolfgang Kumm copyright dpa picture alliance

The 2011 Carnival of Cultures in Berlin. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

The 2011 Carnival of Cultures in Berlin. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

A woman in costume dances at the Carnival of Cultures parade in Berlin, Germany, 27 May 2012. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

A woman in costume dances at the Carnival of Cultures parade in Berlin, Germany, 27 May 2012. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

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The Week in Germany: Expat Experiences

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Neuschwanstein Castle lurking in the mist. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

Neuschwanstein Castle lurking in the mist. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

Everybody is talking about Neuschwanstein

It is, after all, like, the prettiest castle ever.  We talked about it this week.  She talked about it this week.  Bask in the glory of Crazy Kind Ludwig’s architectural gift to the world.

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German bread is awesome. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

Germany: Land of Bread

Grounded Traveler has declared that Germany isn’t really the land of beer or cars or lederhose.  It is the land of bread.  Good point.

“Freiburg is a city attached to nature. The Black Forest isn’t just nearby, an arm of it comes right down into the center of town as Castle Hill.  It is also a city of relaxation and enjoyment of outdoors.” Read more about Grounded Traveler’s perfect day in Freiburg.

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Wordless Wednesday: The Hamburg Marathon

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On April 21st, around 15,000 runners amassed in Hamburg for the Haspa Marathon Hamburg.

Thousands of supporters came out to support the runners. Photo copyright dpa

Thousands of supporters came out to support the runners. Photo copyright dpa

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The runners hit the streets. Photo copyright dpa

A Kenyian named Eliud Kipchoge won the marathon this year. Photo copyright dpa

A Kenyian named Eliud Kipchoge won the marathon this year. Photo copyright dpa

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Tiny Houses in Germany: One Expat’s Story

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Sieben Linden is one of many alternative communities that thrives in Germany. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

Sieben Linden is one of many alternative communities that thrives in Germany. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

Germany might be well known for big ideas in fields like green energy and engineering, but it also supports a thriving counter culture, which means that thousands of small groups and individuals are also trying their hand at making the world a better place.  A Wagenplatz is one form of collective living (almost entirely) unique to Germany.  In the video below, an American expat living in Germany talks about her own tiny house, how she renovated it herself, and why she chooses to live the way she does.  Could you imagine living in such a small space?

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The Week in Germany: Escaped Spiders, Vegetarian Berlin, and a Eurovision Preview

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Police don’t know what to do with a run away tarantula

“Two Munich police officers out on their regular evening jog ended up having to call a spider man – after finding an escaped tarantula and managing to capture it in a beer glass.”   Shudder.  You can read more about the runaway spider’s run in with the fuzz here.

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Eating out (vegetarian) in Berlin

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Wordless Wednesday: Rhine in Flames

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Last week marked yet another spectacular festival of firework-fueled lights on the Rhine: Rhine in Flames.  Check out some of the previous years’ show.

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Rhine in Flames. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

Rhine in Flames. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

Rhine in Flames. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

Rhine in Flames. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

Rhine in Flames. Photo copyright dpa / picture alliance

 

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