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a VW Crisis

So if you did not hear the news yet, Volkswagen is planning to shut down 3 factories, about tens of thousands heads will roll and pay cuts to those who managed to keep their heads. The good old days of Germany is at its end and economy along with its population is in decline. The…

A Road Trip with Vito

Karlota9 months ago8 months ago01 mins

We rented a 7-seater Volkswagen Touran at 960 euro for the planned summer road trip in Europe with my parents. Space is limited so we’ve been telling ourselves to travel light. It will be difficult but its a must. So when we went to the rental shop and was told that Touran was not available,…

Inflation

Karlota1 year ago11 months ago01 mins

Same price of 1 euro per slice for as long as I can remember except that each slice now is almost as fat as my finger. 🤭 What does Inflation mean for you? I have cut back on these afternoon cakes ritual. I can use a diet anyway. I will not die yet. 🤣 Greetings,…

Pfand for 25 Cent

Karlota2 years ago11 months ago01 mins

When buying drinks in Germany, you actually pay for the drink itself plus a deposit/pfand of 25 cent which you can get if you return the empty bottles at recycling center located in every grocery store. Question: Am I the only one who keeps the empty bottles that we ordered in restaurants and eateries? Every…