Is France the New Paradise of American Fast-Food Chains?
What’s going on, France? Are you really as hysterical about American fast food as the…
A European View on America’s Gun Culture
Gun violence is part of my every day life. Time to share a European view…
How can the same mebendazole pill cost $1 in Germany and $450 in the US?
For the same active substance (mebendazole) and same dosage (100 mg), Americans pay over 45,000%…
Is the Ugly German Really Back?
Following the riots in East Germany last month, many are wondering if Ugly Germans are…
I Need A Break, But I’ll Be Back
I Need A Break, But I’ll Be Back For the last four years, week after…
The Soccer World Cup and American World Champions
Americans call winners of national competitions “world champions.” This contributes to the American stereotype of…
Public Restrooms: A Huge Difference Between the US and Germany or France
If nudity is taboo in the US, why are American public restrooms a privacy nightmare?…
How Much of Me is French? How much is German?
As a world citizen, I wish I could take the best of the US, France,…
Why is Weather in the US a Never-Ending Source of Surprise?
Weather in the US is a never-ending source of surprise. Due to the sheer size…
5 Things About Life In The US I Wish I Had Known Before
After living in the United States for five years, I still have no explanation for…
Do You Want To Know Why Germans Are Really Boring?
Germans need a safe environment to loosen up. In front of strangers, they work hard…
13 Unexpected Facts About Germany
According to the German Federal Office of Statistics (Destatis), Germany‘s main trading partner in term…
Cultural Differences Don’t Play a Role in Gender Wage Inequality
Cultural differences don’t play a role in gender wage inequality, but the reasons behind a…
Is An Oak Sapling An Appropriate Present For President Trump?
During his official state visit to the US, President Macron handed over an oak sapling…
My Struggles with American Consumerism
For over a century, mass consumption has been the answer to overproduction. However, consumption is…
Why Is Germany That Obsessed With Cash?
If the United States is the country of plastic money, then Germany is where cash…
Sexuality and Nudity: An American Paradox
Welcome to America, the country that frowns on nudity but leads the world with its…
Germany’s “Save the Planet” Paradox
For years, Germans have acted like the planet’s savior. From championing organic food to painstakingly…
Are Americans Really That Impatient?
Due to an increasing reliance on new technologies, Americans are growing more and more impatient….
American Washing Machines Are the Worst Appliances Ever
Curiously, one of this blog’s most read articles is about washing machines: over 12,000 users…