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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| what is it | 2/5/2012 | James Derheim |
| Q: I live in America. There is a set of European commercials for a coffee type machine selling a drink ... A: That machine makes one little cup of coffee, a strong, bitter cup of coffee very similar to an ... | ||
| Germany Coffee Shops | 1/26/2012 | Rangutan |
| Q: I've been in germany for some time and I'm wondering where to get the best coffee. I notice a lot of ... A: Germans like their coffee very much drinking an average of 150 litres a year, yet less than half the ... | ||
| German History | 1/15/2012 | Rangutan |
| Q: I am wondering what 12th grade children read as books in the year 1938? Also, what is their ... A: My parents were that age in 1938, I wish I could ask them. The ruling Nazi Party rewrote law* for ... | ||
| Black Forest History | 1/5/2012 | James Derheim |
| Q: Hey I'm currently working on a story set in Germany during the late eighteenth/early nineteenth ... A: While I am not an expert in this particular area of interest, I can refer you to a person who might ... | ||
| Marrying in Europe | 1/5/2012 | Rangutan |
| Q: i was going through some questions on this website and i found your answer about getting married in ... A: ... make sure then that her visa is also for Schengen States and not just for Hungary. Then she will ... | ||
| Marrying in Europe | 1/3/2012 | Rangutan |
| Q: i was going through some questions on this website and i found your answer about getting married in ... A: Denmark will only accept couples and visas from the "Schengen States" which must be stated in your ... | ||
| German Department Stores/Catalogs | 12/31/2011 | Rangutan |
| Q: I noticed your well worded answer to a department store question a few years ago. I have a somewhat ... A: Hallo Erika I grew up in Africa and my parents too got the yearly "Quelle" catalogue. Since online ... | ||
| Winter Holiday | 12/22/2011 | James Derheim |
| Q: we are coming to Munich in February for a holiday, and will be going to Kitzbuhel (Austria) until ... A: You have a very ambitious itinerary for only four days. Alas, what you have outlined is simply ... | ||
| Report | 10/12/2011 | Paul |
| Q: I have a report at school about Germany and I need help on this question,What do people of Germany ... A: Majority of Germans, no matter what age, love the outdoors! Volksmarching or walking along ... | ||
| jobs for the black forest in germany | 10/5/2011 | Paul |
| Q: I'm wondering what jobs there are in the black forest for my Jobs/Career project. If you know the ... A: I would urge you to get on the internet and you will find a wealth of info, or call the closest ... | ||
| black forest, germany | 10/2/2011 | Paul |
| Q: I'm just wondering what plants, animals, and insects live in the black forest and wondering if you ... A: Guten tag fraulein Julia! Thank you for your question! The Black Forest, over time, has been ... | ||
| Most common Berlin jobs | 10/2/2011 | Paul |
| Q: What is the most common occupation in Berlin? A: As one who has lived in Berlin, I am happy for your question. 80% of all Berlin companies are ... | ||
| german transport system | 9/27/2011 | Paul |
| Q: whats is the difference between a U-bahn and an S- bahn in germany? A: Sorry for not responding to your question promptly! In Germany, there are 5 U-Bahnns operating: ... | ||
| BIrth Right | 8/17/2011 | Paul |
| Q: I was born at Berlin on 5th August, in 1987. Now I live in Bangladesh with my parents. I have been ... A: You might have been born in Berlin but you should stay in Bangladesh. The unemployment rate is high ... | ||
| Zurich to Zweibrucken | 7/28/2011 | Paul |
| Q: I have purchased a eurail pass as you suggested and this is the route that was suggested to me. It ... A: I don't understand about the transfers to get to Zweibrucken. My expertise is Germany not ... | ||
| train route | 6/29/2011 | Paul |
| Q: I want to take a train from Zurich to Zweibrucken, any suggestions or help would be great. Thanks A: I really need additional info to properly answer your question. I do know that trains originating ... | ||
| Post WW2 Stamp Contest Artwork | 6/20/2011 | Paul |
| Q: A friend of mine has asked me to look into what I believe is a unique collection of German artists' ... A: I have no idea what they would be worth-my suggestion would be to put one of those albums on E-Bay ... | ||
| culture | 6/16/2011 | Paul |
| Q: In USA they talk and sing about cowboys and the wild west, what's the German/Germane version of it. ... A: Germans, by and large, have always enjoyed American westerns. I'm not so sure about western music. ... | ||
| Geman characteristics | 5/15/2011 | Paul |
| Q: i am learning about Germany and my teacher told me to go online and find out about the arts foods ... A: I lived in Germany many years ago but I am not sure I can answer all these questions to your ... | ||
| Germany | 5/15/2011 | Paul |
| Q: How has Germany been changed by its people?What have the people done to suit their needs in this ... A: Germany had been directly responsible for both World Wars and the consequences from both had been ... | ||
| marriage certificate | 5/12/2011 | Paul |
| Q: Please tell me how to obtain a certified copy of my marriage certificate as quickly as possible. I ... A: I had to do some research to accurately answer your question. If you type in: ... | ||
| geneology - search place in germany | 5/7/2011 | Paul |
| Q: I am searching the birth place of my g.grandmother. She was born circ 1860 in a place called ... A: So glad to hear from you and I hope I can help. There is no Sunderland in Germany but there is a ... | ||
| jobs | 4/25/2011 | Paul |
| Q: i would like to know, what are the common jobs available in Germany? some people from india want to ... A: Germany has been experiencing over 10% unemployment for over 15 years now. Labor laws are very ... | ||
| Daily Life | 4/25/2011 | Paul |
| Q: What was the daily life of a German during the Third Reich? A: That is an excellent question Brooke! Ironically, I recently finished a book entitled "Berlin at ... | ||
| Venice from Salzburg | 1/1/2011 | Rangutan |
| Q: flying into frankfurt and planning travel much like one of your iteneraies you posted back in 07. ... A: It is about 400 km and 4 hours from Salzburg to Venice via Villach and Udine on mostly excellent ... | ||
| Traveling to germany | 10/10/2010 | Stuart Anderson |
| Q: I am planning to take a flight from Miami Airport (MIA) to Nurnberg, Germany airport (NUE) From ... A: I would take the train! To to http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.shtml , that's the English ... | ||
| Wood Carvings | 10/4/2010 | Larry Caldwell |
| Q: Back ;in 1959 I went to Germany with my Step-mother. We were in Oberammegau to visit her niece who ... A: I would contact this organization in Oberammergau. They are a highly reputable wood-carving school. ... | ||
| travelling from hahn to zweibruken | 10/4/2010 | James Derheim |
| Q: i am trying to find a bus that travels from frankfurt hahn to zweibruken. I will be travelling in ... A: There is no bus service from Hahn Airport to Zweibruecken. The closest you can get is either Trier ... | ||
| Fussen | 9/29/2010 | Stuart Anderson |
| Q: I'm off to Fussen in first week in December, on my own a bit nervous. Going to see the castles. ... A: I've written a pretty informative webpage about Schloss Neuschwanstein, the main castle at Fussen, ... | ||
| Frankfurt to Bingen, later to Rothenburg | 9/26/2010 | James Derheim |
| Q: I read in a previous post very similar plans to ours to visit Germany next June. We plan to fly to ... A: First of all, I would never recommend Bingen as a place to stay the first two nights in Germany. It ... | ||
| public transport | 9/15/2010 | Stuart Anderson |
| Q: I am working at the beer fest and cannot find out busses ect. Flying is too expensive and cheapest ... A: Well, you could try either getting a bus or a ride in a private car going to Munich. There are ... | ||
| Munich to Berlin | 9/11/2010 | Stuart Anderson |
| Q: My friend and I will be in Munich in late January, 2011, and then going to Berlin. Berlin is the ... A: If you've only got a week, I wouldn't stop off anywhere in between Munich and Berlin, but I'd ... | ||
| Transportation | 8/21/2010 | Stuart Anderson |
| Q: My girlfriend and I are going to be in Munich for a week, and we were just wondering what would be ... A: For that kind of distance I'd try to get a flight first, check out www.edreams.com or www.kayak.com ... | ||
| German food and wine | 8/1/2010 | Tina Holloway |
| Q: I am doing a research paper, here is what I need to write about Germany: Identify therapeutic used ... A: Jim, Germans are big into homeopathic remedies. There are thousands of homeopathic pharmacies here. ... | ||
| German food and wine | 8/1/2010 | Tina Holloway |
| Q: I am doing a research paper, here is what I need to write about Germany: Identify therapeutic used ... A: If I understand your inquiry correctly you need to research the therapeutic uses of food and wine in ... | ||
| A German Girl | 7/27/2010 | Tina Holloway |
| Q: This is partly a culture question and partly a "dating" question. And I think the cultural aspect of ... A: I really loved reading your question. I can see that you are an extremely sensitive and thoughtful ... | ||
| Care Rental Drop Off in Rothenburg | 7/23/2010 | James Derheim |
| Q: We are flying into Frankfurt AP on 9/7/2010, and plan to drive to Rothenburg to meet a group the ... A: The nearest major car rental company to Rothenburg is Sixt/Budget at Ansbach, a 30-minute train ride ... | ||
| accomodation | 7/6/2010 | Tina Holloway |
| Q: I am going to stay in Heidleberg for 2 nights and cologne for 1 night from 8 Aug to 10 Aug. Can you ... A: Considering your budget and preferred location of hotel, I have come up with three places that may ... | ||
| Hotel Lodging | 6/30/2010 | Tina Holloway |
| Q: Do you know of any inexpensive economic hotels in Munich, Frankfurt and Dachau? Also, where are ... A: For the location of concentration camps in Europe, please direct your search to this website: ... | ||
| Bank Account in Germany | 6/28/2010 | Tina Holloway |
| Q: do you know anything about opening a bank account in Germany? A: How to open a bank account in Germany Opening a bank account is a straightforward process in ... | ||
James Derheim
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I live part of the year in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and so know a great deal about this town. I can also help with questions about the Rhein River Valley, Neckar River Valley, Mosel area, Erzgebirge, Bamberg area, Black Forest and more. Because of time constraints, I will not help you plan your entire travel itinerary.
Experience
I have lived and worked in Europe since 1989, homebased in Germany. I own and operate "European Focus Private Tours" along with my wife Jenean. We have helped more than 600 clients get the most out of their trips to Europe through our unique, custom-designed and fully escorted private tours.
Publications
"German Life," "Heritage Quest," "Palatines to America Newsletter"
"Stars and Stripes European edition," "Boston Globe"
Education/Credentials
Masters in Photojournalism
Past/Present Clients
Have served more than 500 people through my company "European Focus Private Tours" which provides custom-designed, private itineraries to people in the USA, Canada and elsewhere. I personally escort all tours. The largest group we've had in our 14-year career was 17, the smallest, 1. (I actually have many singles tours) I spend from April through October in Germany each year, leading tours in not just Germany but also Italy, Ireland, England, the Czech Republic and 13 other countries. There is no other company in the world like European Focus, because only European Focus sets the itinerary around what our guests want to see and do.
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