Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey

As Americans living in Germany for many years there is plenty we love about our new home, otherwise we wouldn’t still be here. However, after much reflection and comparison it’s obvious Germany is not perfect and there are things that the United States does a little bit better. This week’s episode focuses on the things the USA does right, which we wish could be universal.

The best way to integrate into your new community is to learn the language, but how important is knowing German? What is the best way to start the process? What mistakes did we make when we first arrived in Germany and how would we start our language learning journey differently if we could? During this week’s episode we discuss everything related to learning a new language, especially German. To...

Prepare yourselves for the beauty of nature. For this week's episode we'll be stepping out of the big cities and exploring the forests, mountains, and beaches of Germany. However, there’s no need to be afraid, because oddly enough, the German wilderness has very few dangerous animals.

Have you ever climbed into a WWII bunker, walked through a defunct amusement park, or sunbathed next to a forgotten Prussian palace? This week we’re discussing the abandoned buildings of Berlin and the pastime of "urbexing", also known as urban exploration. Join us as we detail the history of how these buildings became abandoned and why they’re still receiving visitors.

There’s the common myth that traveling and living abroad changes you…oh wait, it’s not a myth! In this episode we discuss the many ways we’ve changed personally after living in Germany for these many years. To learn more about the Equal Justice Initiative, please visit: https://eji.org/    

In this episode we decided to step back and look at things from a different perspective: the German perspective. We conducted a very interesting interview with Felicia, the host of the YouTube channel “Feli From Germany”. The discussion focuses on a German’s view of the United States, including: making friends with Americans, the differences between American and German cultures, her life as an exp...

Lager, Pilsner, Weißbier and more! You can not discuss Germany without mentioning beer. Some of the best beer in the world is made in Germany and it is a part of daily life here, whether you like it or not (hopefully you do). We discuss the history of German beer, our first experiences with it and how the beer culture differs from that in the USA. 

There's more to Germany than just big cities like Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt. Join us as we "read between the lines" and take a look at the beautiful German villages that dot the countryside. We'll discuss the people, the nature...the dinosaur themed bowling alleys?  Please check out our brand new YouTube channel ! 

Going out, grabbing beers, and maybe doing a little dance? Let's talk about going out for a good time with your friends in the evening. We'll go over bars, getting into clubs, and how to get home in the end. Grab a beer and come along with us. 

It's time to have some fun in the Sun! Enjoying public ping pong tables, exploring abandoned bunkers, and hanging out with friends in the park...this week we’ll discuss activities Germans do during the summer in the great outdoors. 

Dealing with loud neighbours, bringing a desk on the subway and...where’s my bike? This week we’ll discuss the positives and negatives of living in a big metropolitan city in Germany.

Clever windows, weird toilets, high ceilings and more...this week we'll discuss German apartments and how they might differ from those in the USA. We'll also go over the basic steps of searching for an apartment in Germany and what obstacles you may face. 

Recently, a listener of our podcast asked us a thought-provoking question: why are you staying in Germany? In this episode, we discuss our personal reasons why we still enjoy living here and have not yet moved back home. 

It’s time to take a bite out of German food. We’ll talk about the classic dishes that come out of the land of Deutsch and also cuisine that is specific to Berlin. To celebrate our 10th episode we each cooked a German dish ourselves. We saved you some leftovers.

(Disclaimer: This was recorded 2 weeks ago, we are now staying at home and practicing social distancing) The life of an expat isn't all fun and sunshine. For some it can be a struggle to find where they fit in their new home. 

Culture shock...in the reverse. That's the best way to describe what it's like for an expat to visit their home country after living abroad for so long. We'll describe what it's like for us to go back to the USA during the holidays each year. More importantly, stay healthy everyone!

Germans use beer in the cereal instead of milk, right? Today we'll be discussing the myths, stereotypes & misconceptions about Germany and its people. 

Germany celebrates many weird and oddly fun holidays, festivals, and traditions. From Oktoberfest to needing to be kissed by a virgin...join us. 

Compared to our home country of the USA, the social systems in Germany are quite different. Let's jump down the rabbit hole and see exactly where our taxes are going...

Traveling around Europe can be a true adventure with so many different countries and cultures "within an arms reach." We'll discuss our own experience and also how to get around on a low budget. 

Sometimes culture shock can hit you hard if you've never lived abroad. How are things done differently in Germany?

It's difficult to find your way around a new country if you don't know the language...or is it? We'll discuss getting around with English, learning German, and drink more whiskey. 

In this episode we introduce ourselves and explain why we separately ended up moving abroad to Berlin, Germany. Each story is very different and occurred many years ago, however last summer we found we both had a passion for helping other expats and of course, a passion for whiskey. This was when our podcast "Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey" was born. Come along with us as we describe life b...