There are two changes due to come into effect which will affect travel in and out of the European Union for non-EU citizens such as Brits, Americans, Australians and Canadians. Here’s how EES and ETIAS will affect you.

In the long list of German insults, this is a personal favourite of ours. Here’s why you may need to bring a ‘troop of cucumbers’ to your everyday conversations.

If you want to embrace Germany’s nature and holiday like a local, look no further than these camping spots.

This little German expression won’t come up in textbooks, but you’ll hear it everywhere.

Though European passports offer a huge range of benefits, the rules and costs for getting your hands on one vary massively from country to country. Here’s a look at which countries have strictest and most lenient requirements.

If you’re having a run of bad luck, this word can help you describe your misfortune.

From ‘an’ to ‘zer’, we break down what those pesky prefixes mean, and show that they’re not as hard to master once you start seeing the patterns in them.

January 6th marks Three Kings Day, a public holiday in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt. Here’s a look at how and why it’s celebrated.

Why do Germans call New Year’s Eve Silvester? And what’s with all the mustard-filled doughnuts, firecrackers, and melted lead? The Local has the lowdown.

Invited to a German Christmas dinner and don’t know what to expect? Forget about Turkey with cranberry sauce, say goodbye to mince pies and Christmas pudding and embrace these specialities.