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Expat Chatter

Expat Chatter

Written by: Brenda Arnold
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It's true. Even after years of living in Munich, Germany, I find funny stuff to talk about. Language gaffes, cultural confrontations, and life abroad. It's an ongoing adventure!

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  • The one and only political doughnut

    The one and only political doughnut
    Feb 1 2026

    Germans are now confronting the fact that Christmas is over but winter is just getting underway. They console themselves by getting an early start celebrating carnival, which involves consuming large quantities of a special pastry, called Krapfen, to prepare for a period of fasting for Lent. True, hardly anybody fasts anymore, but no matter – Krapfen are delicious. Not only are these pastries popular, but their numbers also keep growing and more varieties are created every year.

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    9 mins
  • 800 years of history found their way into my bike lock

    800 years of history found their way into my bike lock
    Jan 24 2026

    You’re not supposed to use birthdates for passwords or combinations, so I used important historical dates. But as an American who lived in Spain and now lives in Germany, many dates stand out. Which led to a lot of problems when I tried to reconstruct the thought process behind my bike combination after returning from vacation…

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  • When life gives you lemons, it helps to recognize them

    When life gives you lemons, it helps to recognize them
    Jan 18 2026

    I was brimming with confidence that my French was good enough to navigate around southern France. But not only was my French not suffisant, my lack of botanical knowledge also got me into trouble. Merde!

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