by Erin "ebe" Porter | May 17, 2020 | Berlin, Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, Red tape and bureaucracy, The euro and money matters, Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
Looking at my last few blog posts, it is no surprise that there is little else on my mind than the ongoing pandemic. Even as restrictions begin to ease, there is an uneasy expectation that life may never be the same. It is worth debating whether this is actually a...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jul 1, 2024 | History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions, Travel and transportation
Coming out of the pandemic, my family limited our long-distance travel and started exploring places closer to home. These day trips from Berlin are some of my favorite places and we have re-visited often. But I am always looking for somewhere new. Enter the...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Mar 4, 2024 | Berlin, Daily life, Tips, advice, suggestions
During the pandemic my family would take long walks around our neighborhood in Berlin. As nearly nothing was open, it was our entertainment and we wandered far and wide, through forests and meadows, parks and gardens. As the pandemic-measures wore on, playgrounds...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Dec 11, 2023 | Berlin, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
I am fresh off the high of my favorite Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market). After the disaster of the pandemic years, my appreciation for Christmas markets has only grown. My personal favorite only runs for one weekend every Christmas season. I eagerly anticipate its...
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