[Translate to German:] Germany's Great!

Germany, a great Nation. Respected, sometimes feared and far too often underestimated. This safe haven at the heart of Europe and the EU has a calming effect on much of the political and cultural landscape. It also influences world events in a way that is surprising to some.

So after only sixty years under its belt and following twenty years of reunification, what makes this country great? What attracts so many millions of foreigners from across the globe to settle here? Why does it resist patriotism? What do it's people who struggle so much with open pride possess, that makes them lovable?

Germany's Great wiil reveal many truths and opinions. Feel invited to join in.

Special Place

Summer Excursion - Inspiring Ruhr offers so much to see

Spend a few enjoyable warm summer days visiting the unique region of the Ruhr, mainland Europe's most underestimated metropolitan region. Full of surprises, attractions include funfairs, festivals, exhibitions, shopping in many cities and malls, Movie Park and...

People Aspects

Safe haven

The French are happy. They have their food, their wine, their laissez faire and pretty young girls that melt your soul. The Dutch have learnt to live together in the smallest of spaces in spite of a continuous crossing of paths. They are rather...

First names

What's in a name? Well, that depends on one's standpoint. And one of the many topics that is fascinating about life in Germany is that of names. Not those more popular family names such as Schmidt, Meyer, Schwarz or Weiss...

Country Themes

Bread rolls

Coming from the UK or the US, where innumerous supermarkets bake their own loaves of bread and many doing it 24/7, it can be fascinating to discover a quirk of an aspect very basic about living in Germany...

Jaywalking

In England it's called the Highway Code. We all remember that exciting set of instructions drummed into us by our parents in their persistent attempt to save us from testing how soft flesh and hard metal interact...

Littering

Germany is quite a clean country compared to almost anywhwere else. So is the interesting question whether or not the Germans are also a clean folk? Those taking a stroll following a warm summer evening may have...

The Projects

Smile of the Day

Look around you. A smile is something special and everyone has one. Regardless of their age or gender, misshapen or perfect teeth, the hairstyle. Now enjoy an emotional moment that this delightful pair have offered us...

Der Grund

Those with English as their mother tongue may never comprehend fully the concept of using personal and impersonal language. Yes, it is understandable and it can certainly be grasped easily and rather quickly for everyday...

Wiedervereinigungstag

The US has one, France too, maybe the UK. July 4, July 14, November 5 are all days of celebration. Germany could have one too. Yet no one seems to care too much, so perhaps it's time to change that by starting with...

Our Topics

Rhine County Neuss

Amazing Capitals - Expat guides in new format now online

The new Amazing Capitals format is even more streamlined to enable expat readers a speedier search for what they are looking for. Great support in three main zones: Expat Life, Things To Do and The Location. The first location pages online...

Village Green - A Children's Creative Charity

This project will bring orphans from across Europe together for creative vacations in a special place. The charity will be formed in several countries, the new website will go online soon and fundraising has already started. More detailed information will follow...