CULTURE
Month: August 2016
TRAVEL
Germany: Wurstmarkt – The World’s Biggest Wine Festival
The Wurstmarkt, which curiously translates to “sausage market,” is in fact the world’s largest wine festival. It was originally established as a market for farmers and winegrowers in the 15th century. Since then, it has […]
TRAVEL
Switzerland: The Connection Between Holmes and Mendelssohn in Meiringen
Did you know that there is a connection between the famous German musician Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Sherlock Holmes, the fictitious master detective? Sherlock Holmes’ faithful companion, John Watson, was a great lover of Mendelssohn’s […]
TRAVEL
Explore the Viennese Vineyards at Weinwandertag
Wine buffs can explore Vienna’s vineyards and wine growing hills at the Weinwandertag on the 1st and 2nd of October, 2016 – wine tasting and excellent views of the city below are part of the […]
EDUCATION
Deutsches Haus at NYU: Learn German If You Der
Deutsches Haus at New York University has been the leading provider of German language courses for the wider New York City community since the 1970s. They are dedicated to meeting their students’ diverse and ever-changing […]
CULINARY
New Restaurants in Vienna Redefine Viennese Cuisine
Culinary odysseys and new takes on Viennese cuisine: an overview of the latest movers and shakers on the capital’s restaurant scene. Blue Mustard (pictured) opened in June 2016 in a prime city centre location, right […]
CAREER
American Brexit: US Talent Migrating Toward Germany
While the top flights in England, Spain, and Italy are not bending over backward to encourage foreign players, Germany’s Bundesliga retains an open-door policy, and American prospects have responded. Only three of the players on […]
TRAVEL
Biking Germany’s Great Rivers
It’s healthy, easy on the climate and – at least compared to long-haul vacations to exotic destinations – relatively cheap. Bicycle touring is a great way to see Germany. Germany certainly has the proper infrastructure; […]