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Author: Ellie Zimt

English Culture, Frontpage, German Culture, The English, The German

Here’s how different it is to learn how to drive in Germany and the UK

Did you know that every country has different procedures and ways to teach learners how to drive? Continue reading Here’s how different it is to learn how to drive in Germany and the UK

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt9. February 20259. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

What makes a healthy relationship?

There is no magic formula that makes a relationship work with absolute certainty – but there are definitely clues. Continue reading What makes a healthy relationship?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt8. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

How is the quality of life in Germany?

How is living in Germany – what are some of the best things and how is the quality of life? Continue reading How is the quality of life in Germany?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt7. February 20251 Comment
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

What is Germany known for – and does it hold up?

Every country has its stereotypes. Which are the ones for Germany – and are they true? Continue reading What is Germany known for – and does it hold up?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt6. February 20255. February 20251 Comment
Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

Love and being in love – what’s the difference?

Love, the most wonderful of feelings. But what is the difference between loving someone and being in love? Continue reading Love and being in love – what’s the difference?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt5. February 20251 Comment
Frontpage, German Travel, The German

The best sweets in Germany

It’s super exciting to visit a different country and go through their sweet sections in the super market. Here are my recommendations! Continue reading The best sweets in Germany

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt4. February 20251 Comment
Inner Monologue, Wild Thoughts

What is happiness?

Feeling happy is probably the best emotion one can feel. And working towards it is incredibly rewarding in every aspect of your life. Continue reading What is happiness?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt3. February 2025Leave a comment
English Culture, Frontpage, The English

5 Things about the UK that I love

Here is a collection of some of my favourite things in the UK. Lots of things are better, lots of things are worse – but these I definitely adore. Continue reading 5 Things about the UK that I love

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt2. February 20252. February 20251 Comment
English Language, Frontpage, German Language, The English, The German

How well do Germans speak English?

How good are we in talking and understanding English in Germany? Continue reading How well do Germans speak English?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt1. February 20253 Comments
Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

Do long-distance relationships work?

Being in a long-distance relationship can be difficult, but you can make it work, if you get and stay on the same page. Continue reading Do long-distance relationships work?

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Hallihallo and guten Tag here at Zimtstaub (/tsɪmt-staʊb/), where you can find a collection of things I find highly irritating about the UK, absolutely wonderful, or weird.

My name's Ellie and I'll be the one making you read dad jokes when you least expect it.

What do you call a magician's dog? That's right. A labracadabrador.

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"Why are chicken the funniest animals?"

"beCAUSE!"

Welcome to Zimstaub (/tsɪmt-staʊb/), German for "cinnamon dust"; my little canvas for things that my brain comes up with or that I experience living in England.
I'm always happy to answer questions about migration, cultural differences, and why British bread sucks!

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