Dies oder das?
Olivia Wilkins
Upon returning to the USA after 11 months in Germany, I have come to appreciate things about living in both countries that, without my Fulbright, I probably would not have noticed.
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A (Ful)bright Future
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Windmühlen, Wasser, und Waffeln: Urlaub in den Niederlanden
Olivia Wilkins
In German, "Leiden" means to suffer. Luckily the only suffering a weekend getaway to this Dutch city yielded was sore feet after touring (and climbing through) a windmill.
Read MoreKölle Alaaf!
Olivia Wilkins
Die fünfte Jahreszeit hat beendent! Karneval, which began on November 11 at 11:11, has finally come to a close. While I had heard that the first day of the season was nothing compared to the last week, I was not adequately prepared for the crowds, the costumes, the volume, and the fun that ensued just before the beginning of Lent.
Read MoreWeihnachten in Deutschland
Olivia Wilkins
Nobody does Christmas better than Germany. From Christmas markets to Advent calendars, living the German traditions that inspired many of our American ones made for a most magical holiday.
Read MoreThanksgiving in Deutschland
Olivia Wilkins
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner in a country where it isn't celebrated can pose some challenges, but it is also an opportunity for the holiday to be extra special.
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