CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE There are some items that are culture specific, but are so genius you wonder why the rest of the world hasn't caught on. For me, Rolladen are one of those things. You don't see them too many places outside of central Europe, but it's hard to find a German home without … Continue reading A-Ha! Rolladen
Category: Off-Base Housing In Germany
Off-base Living Community: Bad Windsheim
If you are contemplating living off-base/post one of the most important questions is "where?" Caitlyn Cordova has told us about her house, and now she will tell us a little bit about her town away from hometown. If you would like to share your German town with us, please write to submissions@germanyja.com Take it away … Continue reading Off-base Living Community: Bad Windsheim
Off-Base Housing: Bad Windsheim (Ansbach)
Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who are curious about the different options for living in Germany, readers have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about examples of on-post housing. CAITLYN CORDOVA has let us glimpse … Continue reading Off-Base Housing: Bad Windsheim (Ansbach)
German Homes vs. American Homes
CONTRIBUTED BY BREA The way a German home looks, feels and even operates is much different from an American home. I love our German row house (townhouse) but every so often I find my thoughts wandering back to our home in the U.S. and thinking of some of the conveniences I miss. In Germany, though, … Continue reading German Homes vs. American Homes
Getting a House
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH FORTE Tick, tock, tick, tock... Do you have a house yet? That seems to be the first question asked of newcomers. As if you need a reminder! It seems to be all-consuming. Where will we live? Upon arrival in Germany most military members will have 30 days of Temporary Living Allowance (TLA). … Continue reading Getting a House
Military Installation Overview: USAG Grafenwoehr
We would like to show you a quick snapshot of the various military installations on Germany. Today Meril shows us around United States Army Garrison Grafenwoehr. Thanks Meril! If you would like to tell us about your base or post, please contact manager @germanyja.com and we'll get a template for you to fill out! Name … Continue reading Military Installation Overview: USAG Grafenwoehr