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- The tiniest stars of the Oktoberfest: Fleas
Oktoberfest may be famous for beer tents and oompah bands, but hidden among Munich’s festival rides and parades is a rare treasure: one of the world’s last flea circuses. From lederhosen and lively crowds to tiny insects pulling wagons, this unforgettable glimpse into Bavarian culture proves there’s more to Oktoberfest than a stein of beer.
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Brenda Arnold9 min - Linguistic sleight of hand - Bilingualism at any cost
Raising a family in Germany was a golden opportunity to raise my kids bilingually. I initially thought this meant just speaking to them in English, but reality proved to be a lot trickier. I discovered I had quite a few tricks up my sleeve.
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Brenda Arnold10 min - Kraut and about - The many Germans abroad
German immigrants used to flock to the U.S. They still go there in droves, but now they go back home again, as I discovered during my trip to New York. The Tenement Museum revealed how deep German history is woven into the fabric of the East Side of NYC
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Brenda Arnold8 min - Home sweet home - Only better
I fantasize about taking my kids back to where I grew up to show them the real America. Except when I arrive, it’s often to discover that many things have changed. Shops have disappeared, new restaurants have sprouted up. I may wax nostalgic, but were the old ways really better?
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Brenda Arnold8 min - The emotional baggage hidden in my giant suitcase
I used to feel sheepish whenever I took an overpacked suitcase home on a trip to the U.S. But when I thought about it more closely, I realized there was a very good reason for doing this.
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Brenda Arnold7 min - The emotional baggage hidden in my giant suitcase
I used to feel sheepish whenever I took an overpacked suitcase home on a trip to the U.S. But when I thought about it more closely, I realized there was a very good reason for doing this.
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Brenda Arnold1 min - German overengineering takes helicopter mothering to new heights
Any foreigner in Germany knows all about the country’s love of overengineering. All it takes is trying to fill out a single form to get a residence permit. Less talked about is how German mothers also overengineer. Are they just responding to the system? I found out when my daughters started school.
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Brenda Arnold10 min - Getting lost the old-fashioned way
Those of us who predate GPS know how to get around without using technology. Knowing the points of the compass is helpful for navigating in an American city, but in Europe, the streets often date from the days of footpaths and donkey carts. These willy-nilly labyrinths can dead end, disappear or lead you in a circle. So how does a North American get around a European city?
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Brenda Arnold7 min - When life gives you lemons, it helps to recognize them
I thought my French was good enough to get me around southern France. But a one-letter mistake in a word sent me off on a wild goose chase – if that’s what you can call missing your stop on a bus.
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Brenda Arnold9 min - Hoodwinked by trusting naïvely in a native speaker
My trust in native speakers was boundless, and it caused me to maneuver myself into an excruciatingly embarrassing situation.
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Brenda Arnold9 min
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It's true. Even after years of living in Munich, Germany, I find funny stuff to talk about. Language gaffes, cultural confrontations, and life abroad. It's an ongoing adventure!