Expat Checklist 1

by | Feb 15, 2013

What Expats Need to Know… and Do The following “expat checklists” cover topics that expats or potential expats in German-speaking countries need to consider in order to have a more enjoyable overseas experience. Some of the topics in the checklists...

Air Travel

by | Feb 12, 2013

GERMANY | AIRLINES | AIR TRAVEL | AIRPORTS Increased airline competition in Germany and the rest of Europe has made travel by air a more popular option for travel to, from, or within Europe. In some cases traveling by air may be cheaper than going by rail in Europe....

Travel & Tourism

by | Feb 11, 2013

Austria | Germany | Switzerland | Liechtenstein How to travel in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland… and get more out of it! How do you pay the bill in a German restaurant? Will your debit or credit card work in Austria? Does a US cell phone work in Europe? These...

Topic Index

by | Feb 11, 2013

FIND ARTICLES, BLOGS AND PHOTOS On this special page you’ll find links to all of our topics and articles – listed alphabetically. Also see “Search” (top right) and our Site Map, a guide to finding your way around this site. Jump to | A | B | C | D | E | F...
Welcome • Willkommen

Welcome • Willkommen

by | Jan 18, 2013

Welcome • Willkommen Life in Austria, Germany and Switzerland It is only when you leave your own country to travel or live in a different one that you fully appreciate how much we humans are not only creatures of habit, but also of culture. Travelers and expatriates...