Posts By Mary Porcella
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54TravelGetting around France by train, dealing with a broken elbow, train strikes and more, Pt. 1
The day before I was to jet off to Paris, I tripped and fell while hurrying to catch the train home and...
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90SportsMary Porcella: 2024 is a stellar year for sports in Europe with the Euro Cup, Olympics and more
This is going to be an especially exciting spring and summer of sports in Europe, jam-packed with events and athletes of the...
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257Lifestyle & CultureMary Porcella: Mainz and Rüdesheim, two of my favorite German Christmas Markets
Two of my favorite Christmas markets in Germany are located near Frankfurt along the Rhine River. One is in the university town...
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488TravelDeutsche Bahn’s 49 euro pass: The pros and cons as well as tips on planning your Germany travels
Germany’s 49 euros monthly transport pass, or Deutschland-ticket, has gotten massive global media coverage. That’s because it’s even better than you can...
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275Expat EssentialsLearning Italian, Pt. 2: Okay, now for the tricky part
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 of a two-part series about learning Italian. You can jump to Pt. 1 here.) Ever dream...
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370Expat EssentialsLearning Italian (Pt. 1): What’s easy, what’s difficult and a few tips and tricks
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 of two parts.) Italian is a beautiful language. It is fun to speak and listen to,...
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542SportsFussball, football and soccer: An expat’s guide to football matches in Germany and Europe and what to avoid
While living for almost four years in the Frankfurt area, I spent a lot of time going to football games in neighborhood...
