Germany has so many quirks, little differences from the USA where I was raised. I should have started documenting these when I first moved here five years ago, but better late than never. I’ll start with something simple; the beds.



As you can see, pillow are square and rather flat. Folding them in half brings you fairly close to the standard American pillow, but they don’t provide much cushioning between your head and the bed. The pillow might be fail, but the blankets are pure win. There is the standard fitted sheet on the mattress and a comforter, nothing in between. Usually a nice down comforter with a slip cover, it is just the right size for a single person. Each sleeper getting his own prevents cover hogging! Making the beds is also simple. Fold the comforter in half and you are done!