https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Germany's booming economy, ripe job and property markets and stunning holiday spots might make it seem an expat paradise. But moving to Germany isn't right for everyone. https://www.thelocal.de/20140326/ten-reasons-to-think-twice-before-moving-to-germany Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:05:00 +0100 ten-reasons-to-think-twice-before-moving-to-germany Germany's celebrated beer purity law has been around for over half a millennium, so in its honour the Local tells some beer truths you may not know. https://www.thelocal.de/20140423/11-german-beer-facts-local-list Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:50:00 +0200 11-german-beer-facts-local-list It has no royal family, Eiffel Tower or Big Ben, but that does not stop Germany being home to some of the tackiest souvenirs lining Europe's tourist trail. https://www.thelocal.de/20140122/germanys-ten-tackiest-tourist-souvenirs-kitsch Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:13:00 +0100 germanys-ten-tackiest-tourist-souvenirs-kitsch Germans love the great outdoors and the country has a wealth of options for excitement-packed weekend getaways to inject a bit of thrill into a summer stay-cation. The Local picks a few favourites. https://www.thelocal.de/20150715/six-reasons-to-stay-in-germany-this-summer Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:26:28 +0200 six-reasons-to-stay-in-germany-this-summer It's party season, and to help you seamlessly blend into German life and culture we've put together our top ten ways you can avoid embarrassment while you're keeping out the winter chill. https://www.thelocal.de/20141210/party-like-a-german-10-top-tips Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:15:00 +0100 party-like-a-german-10-top-tips It's that time of year again: the asparagus harvest has officially begun in Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein. The green and white stalks will be everywhere for weeks - but how can you introduce some variety to this German traditional specialty? https://www.thelocal.de/20150408/germany-food-springtime-how-to-stay-sane-in-asparagus-season Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:21:24 +0200 germany-food-springtime-how-to-stay-sane-in-asparagus-season If you don't have a special someone to treat come February 14th, don't despair: the internet is here to help with more options than you can shake a box of chocolates at. https://www.thelocal.de/20150211/dating-sites-to-find-just-the-right-valentine Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:26:24 +0100 dating-sites-to-find-just-the-right-valentine We've gathered some of the strangest things that have happened on Germany's famously speedy motorways - but keep your eyes on the road! https://www.thelocal.de/20141119/ten-things-to-watch-out-for-on-the-autobahn-germany-driving-funny-photo-gallery Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:03:00 +0100 ten-things-to-watch-out-for-on-the-autobahn-germany-driving-funny-photo-gallery As Germany braces for a 98-hour rail strike, millions of travellers are going to have look for creative ways to get around. The Local List has ten suggestions. https://www.thelocal.de/20141105/top-10-ways-to-get-ar Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:48:00 +0100 top-10-ways-to-get-ar This week's Local List takes a leap of imagination and finds German cities fit perfectly into high school cliche categories. Who's the class clown? Who's the nerd? https://www.thelocal.de/20141022/which-high-school-cliche-is-your-german-city Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:43:00 +0200 which-high-school-cliche-is-your-german-city This week's Local List looks at Germany's greatest fears. From big tech to smaller economies, here are 11 things Germans are afraid of. https://www.thelocal.de/20141015/11-things-germans-are-afraid-of Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:41:00 +0200 11-things-germans-are-afraid-of Foreign governments have plenty of warnings in place for the 30 million tourists who visit Germany each year. The Local List takes a look at 11 things other countries warn their citizens before making the trip. https://www.thelocal.de/20141008/what-other-countries-warn-about-germany Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:56:00 +0200 what-other-countries-warn-about-germany Think you're the only English speaker in your town or region? Think again! The Local List this week runs through eight of the best expat groups and clubs in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20141001/eight-expat-groups-to-save-you-in-germany Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:22:00 +0200 eight-expat-groups-to-save-you-in-germany Learning the native onomatopoeia is just another step to becoming fluent in your adopted language. This week, The Local List takes it upon ourselves to help you along the way and answers crucial linguistic questions. What noise do chickens make in German? https://www.thelocal.de/20140924/10-noises-which-sound-different-in-german Wed, 24 Sep 2014 14:22:00 +0200 10-noises-which-sound-different-in-german There are some German words which we'd rather were never invented. From the almost unpronounceable to the sheer pointless, The Local List has identified ten of the worst words in the German language. Do you agree? https://www.thelocal.de/20140917/10-of-our-least-favourite-german-words Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:07:00 +0200 10-of-our-least-favourite-german-words Wallets and purses can feel a bit empty after all the summer fun. With this in mind, The Local List looks at some of the top attractions in Berlin which you can do for free (or for less than the price of a latte at least). https://www.thelocal.de/20140910/what-to-do-in-berlin-for-less-than-a-latte Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:02:00 +0200 what-to-do-in-berlin-for-less-than-a-latte We've all giggled at the German signs that say "Ausfahrt", but German motorway signs offer a wealth of humour. https://www.thelocal.de/20140903/top-10-funny-place-names-in-germany Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:13:00 +0200 top-10-funny-place-names-in-germany Some of the strangest items found by German border control might make you think again about whether border checks are over the top. The Local List takes a look. https://www.thelocal.de/20140827/ten-of-the-oddest-things-found-at-german-border-control Wed, 27 Aug 2014 14:46:00 +0200 ten-of-the-oddest-things-found-at-german-border-control Pastry anyone? You've probably had a Black Forest cake or quoted President Kennedy while eating a Berliner, but how about trying something different? This week's Local List looks at ten Teutonic treats you probably haven't heard of, but should definitely try. https://www.thelocal.de/20140806/nine-best-german-pastries-local-list Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:34:00 +0200 nine-best-german-pastries-local-list With just over 50 days to go until Munich's Oktoberfest starts, it is time to book your train/plane/horse to the world’s biggest beer festival. Or is it? The Local List looks at five reasons you should be making that trip, and five why you'd better steer clear. https://www.thelocal.de/20140730/five-reasons-to-go-to-oktoberfest Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:23:00 +0200 five-reasons-to-go-to-oktoberfest