Rachel moved from the UK to Germany in 2016. As a relative newcomer she casts a fresh eye over German clichés and shares her experiences of settling into German life. 

 

Every two weeks she explores a new topic for Meet the Germans – from saunas to asparagus or the ins and outs of German small talk. This week she recalls some of the everyday things that made her stop and stare when she first arrived in Germany. 

 

You'll find more from Meet the Germans on YouTube or at dw.com/MeettheGermans.