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My 5 biggest culture shocks after moving to England

Cultures are different. Of course. And that’s beautiful! I didn’t realise how much different, though, even though I just hopped over the Northern Sea puddle. Continue reading My 5 biggest culture shocks after moving to England

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt14. January 20251. February 20254 Comments
English Culture, Frontpage, The English

Is England a good country to live in?

What’s the difference in living in Germany and England? Here are some notable things if you consider crossing the Northern Sea to join us. Continue reading Is England a good country to live in?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt12. January 20251. March 2025Leave a comment

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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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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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