Category Archives: Language and travels

The beer is bigger in Bavaria!

Posted on September 25, 2010 by sunshinediary

I thought it would never happen to me, I am just not the person for it but now things have changed, and as I live in Germany now I thought “When in Rome…” when my boyfriend suggested to go to … Continue reading →

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Highway-safety…

Posted on September 20, 2010 by sunshinediary

Having driven quite a LOT around in Europe lately, I felt like I wanted to express some feelings regarding European highways. I could go on and on for hours about this, but let me try to keep it a bit … Continue reading →

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What were they thinking?

Posted on August 14, 2010 by sunshinediary

Just wanted to share a sign I saw in a café in Berlin (Germany). It’s a sandwich place, and kind of “American style” (e.g. the don’t sell german bread – they sell bagels … etc). What I don’t really get … Continue reading →

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How to speak 50% German in 5 minutes

Posted on August 10, 2010 by sunshinediary

For someone not being native in German and mainly having studied the Latin languages (think French, Spanish, Italian…) learning German might seem like mission impossible. But do not fear, I have found THE WAY! And generous as I AM, I … Continue reading →

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Hello, Barley Beer, thank you, yes yes, very good, good bye – Language Reflections Part II

Posted on August 7, 2010 by sunshinediary

I could never imagine traveling somewhere without communicating with the local people, and so far, it never happened – on the contrary, I am usually busy talking to people all the time. So, does that mean that: a. I only … Continue reading →

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Language reflections part I

Posted on August 3, 2010 by sunshinediary

As I can’t really let go of the Choo-toilet from yesterday, I have to write a few words about one of my big passions – languages. The way to communicate with people, and logically, the more of them you speak, … Continue reading →

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