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Air Conditioners in Germany

There is an overall fear of air conditioners that I still do not understand.  I’ve heard it from multiple coworkers that sickness is caused by air conditioning because it is too cold. Or health problems develop because of the recirculated air.  Coming from the Southeast means air conditioning is a must. Today when the . . . → Read More: Air Conditioners in Germany

Ice Cream in Germany – Ich möchte eine Eiskugel!

I think my favorite part so far about living in Germany has been the plethora of desert shops.  For a mere 70-80 cents, you can get yourself a single scoop of Eis.  Its basically Gelato but you don’t have to travel all the way to Italy.  For an extra 50 cents you can get . . . → Read More: Ice Cream in Germany – Ich möchte eine Eiskugel!

Getting a haircut in Germany – A trip to the Friseur

Getting a haircut in Germany is very similar to that in the United States.  The place I go to is in the Stadtmitte of Essen and is only 8 Euros for a cut.  I’ve looked around and found other hair cutting places (they are called Friseursalon’s here) but most of them are too expensive for . . . → Read More: Getting a haircut in Germany – A trip to the Friseur