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Planet Germany

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Looking for a good read? Want to feel better about being an auslander in Germany? Then check out Planet Germany, a year in the life of Cathy Dobson mother, entrepreuner, and to quote her own daughter, batty Englishwoman.  read more »

An Evening of Beckett

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Finding cultural events in English, around the Rhine region, can be a little difficult so we were delighted to come across the Port in Air Theatre Company who produce theatre in English right here in Cologne. Caroline Laidler provided us with the low-down on their latest production, while also taking part herself.  read more »

Brit Bashing

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The celebrated floats of Cologne's carnival are well known for their satirical themes. Usually the subjects are local and national public figures, but one of this year's floats take a good hard poke at English football; is it really fair to poke a nation when it's down?  read more »

London calling

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Fancy a trip to London but don’t fancy the price? Then take the train! It’s not a joke, really. You wouldn’t believe that Deutsche Bahn could compete with the myriad of cheap flight options for getting to London, but they can.  read more »

Shop till you drop - on Sunday!

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Shopping on Sunday in Germany? I bet you never thought you'd see the day. Well - it's started and December looks like it could be a bumper month for throwing your cash away on the holy day.  read more »

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