Toiletries

Just pop into the local DM which is like a drugstore without a pharmacy. They have large basket-type shelves with travel size toiletries. I can't think of any brands off hand.

Hi, Julie.

To follow up on Ms. Jo's post, three common store-chains in Germany to buy toiletries are:

• DM
• Müller
• Rossmann

You might have a go at these German-only websites, enter "Shampoo" or "Duschgel" (shower gel) into their respective search functions, and see what comes up .

As I haven't stepped inside Müller in some time, I'm familiar with DM's own Balea line of products and with Rossmann's own Isana line of products. Also, the Beiersdorf/Nivea and Unilever brands are common in Germany.

Fa is a common brand. But yes, pop into Rossman or DM or Budnikowski and pick up something.

Note that German toothpaste tends to be less sweet than American; I can't stand American toothpaste. My preferred brand here is Blend-a-med.