Cologne expat blog Archives • Maverickbird

Pfifferlinge is back

Last updated: November 1, 2026 The weather in Cologne has been playing truant for some time. Super hot days (it […]

Every time Tarek and I drive back to Cologne fro somewhere outside, we play a game; and that is, who […]

September 30, 2026

It is spring now and in Germany, the fresh produce shops are riots of colours. Leafy vegetables of every kind […]

September 30, 2026

The famous Carnival of Cologne officially kicks off on 11th November at 11.11 hrs. Carnival is called the “fifth season […]

February 26, 2026

Last updated: November 1, 2026 One of the things I miss most in Cairo is good hearty German bread. Due […]

February 25, 2026

Last updated: October 24, 2026 When I was a little girl, I loved smelling my freshly shaved father. He knew […]

February 21, 2026

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Earlier this month in Cologne, I went on a local food and drink binge with […]

February 14, 2026

Last updated: October 25, 2026 Since it is technically autumn, we have switched over to all things autumnal. Our floral […]

October 26, 2025

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Fall has set in early this year bringing with it damp skies and rain. Sniffles, […]

October 26, 2025

Last updated: October 25, 2026 This summer was a bittersweet one. First of all, residency hassles troubled our lives and […]

October 23, 2025