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Germany and its Turkish German Community 
It was to be a short term ´home in a foreign country´, surrounded by an unfamiliar culture, a wary people with an unheard of fondness for keeping pets, a strange language, different religion and European toilets. But fifty years later, to many of the 2.4 million Turkish Germans, Germany is now just ´Home´.
Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany
It is said that each German eats eleven kilos, almost 25 pounds, of chocolate every year, which might be one reason they have the biggest, and most comprehensive Chocolate Museum in the world.
Germany´s Cult Beach Chair, the Strandkorb
For generations a wicker beach chair, the ´Strandkorb´, once likened to an upright wash basket, has not only sheltered beach goers from wind, rain and too much sun it has become a part of Germany´s culture. A symbol for holidays, sand, sea and just the right amount of sunshine.
Germany´s Garden Colonies, Schrebergarten
Germans love their gardens, even if they are only boxes on a balcony, but Schrebergarten, little rented plots on a city´s edge, or perhaps surrounded by asphalt and sitting in the middle, are the pride and joy of millions of city-dwellers.
Green Germany, and a Non Nuclear Future
The plan was German nuclear power plants would be phased out by 2021, but the situation changed, not all Germans were in agreement as the energy is safe. A nuclear reactor accident in Japan restored the status quo, and the date for phasing out nuclear power was moved forward, to an uncertain future.
How to Make a Schultuete, School Cone
The first day at school, and its Schultuete filled by small gifts and candies, is a source of great excitement for Germany´s first graders.
A tradition which began in early 19th century Germany, it is as popular now as it was then, and perhaps a fun idea and new tradition for your own family.
Spargelzeit, The White Asparagus Season in Germany
"Spargelzeit" is an eagerly awaited first symbol of spring in Germany. Asparagus, the ´Royal Vegetable´, much loved white stalks harvested and savored from around the middle of April until June 24th, the feast day of St. John the Baptist.
Today´s German Fashion Owes Something to East German Innovation
On the Eastern side of a divided Germany fashion was inseparable from politics, and there was a one style fits all mentality. So a sewing machine, needle, thread and "Sybille", a culture and fashion magazine, led to ´freedom´ and form of individual design that still influences German fashion today.
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