Munich
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Krone-Bau: A Royal Tradition and Community Jewel in Munich
The time is 7:50 in the evening. Marquee lights shine a bright and vivid ruby red as the sun peeks through the overcast skies. The countdown bell clamors loudly to signal showtime. The only thing standing between me and Munich’s community jewel, Krone-Bau, are the silver gates. Carl Krone…
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Creating My Line: A DIY Whirlwind Ancestry Journey in Munich
Growing up, I never really liked my last name. I’m ashamed to admit it now, but back then, the feeling was true. No one ever seemed to be able to spell it right or pronounce it correctly. I began to appreciate my distinctive name once I got to high school.…
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A Local’s Quick Getaway Guide to Munich
Tourists crowd the busy city center of Munich. You hear the sound of hundreds of suitcases rolling on cobblestone and people speaking a variety of languages. But, with only a few days to spend in Munich and hundreds of years of rich history and culture, tourists may lack confidence in…
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Haute or Not: A Glimpse of German Fashion
You know the look. Flashing lights, raised stages, catwalks, pumping music and models that thread the scenes of the new and now. Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton are known for their designs. But have you heard of Christel und Sinn or Lemmy Murr? These German designers weave…
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Hair Cuts and Community: Drawing Parallels Between American, German Black Barbershop Cultures
The barbershop and the hair salon are places we go to get our hair cut, trimmed, extended, colored and pressed. For those of us in the American black community, it’s also a safe space. After visiting Germany for about three weeks, I fell in love with the diversity of…
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Convenient, Affordable Bavarian Food for When You’re on the Go in Germany
The aroma of fried schnitzel and freshly baked pretzels fill the crowded streets of Munich, making my stomach rumble and mouth water—it’s the smell of street food. According to Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts, Traditional Bavarian food is generally hearty and very filling, with many meat and…
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How Germany’s Emerging Extremist Party Clinched the Internet
German researchers are intrigued by a new phenomenon: the majority of all political discussion on social media is coming from a party with only slightly more than 10% control of the Bundestag, the national German parliament. The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has rapidly developed a massive social media presence.…
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Munich Is More than Just Beers And Brats
If you want more than the traditional tourist experience, the beer capital of the world has other social settings that offer more than just drinking Munich’s famous beers. During my visit to Munich I found places that match different traveling styles. My list includes biergartens and dance clubs, rooftop lounges…
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A Young Voice for the Earth: German Student Activism Against Climate Change
When I traveled to Munich, I worried that I would have to justify or explain the U.S.’ involved political scene. As I soon found out, the people I met in Germany were too wrapped up in their own politics to discuss the issues of my nation. Climate Change Politics Despite…
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The Lifestyle of Germans: An American’s Perspective
When I planned out my trip to Germany, I knew I wanted to eat some of the traditional German foods and see many of the sights I had read about. While on my trip, I met interesting people, and witnessed parts of history that will shape my life forever. In…