Berlin and Potsdam

by | Feb 17, 2013

What to See and Do in the German Capital Berlin is Germany’s capital and largest city in area and population. It is both a city and one of Germany’s 16 states (Bundesländer). Home to about 3.4 million residents (4.4 million in the Berlin/Brandenburg metro...

Frankfurt am Main

by | Feb 16, 2013

City Guide: Frankfurt am Main, Germany Things to see and do in Germany’s business capital There’s much more to Frankfurt than what the typical visitor sees, even if they manage to venture beyond the airport or train station. Frankfurt is definitely...

Expat Repatriation

by | Feb 15, 2013

When it’s time to leave Germany, Austria or Switzerland Expat Checklist 1 > Expat Checklist 2 > Expat Checklist 3 (Repatriation) RE-ENTRY: When Expats Become Repats “Most people find coming home to be a more difficult transition than going abroad.” – Craig...

Cell Phones in Europe

by | Feb 12, 2013

Mobile Phone Basics and Options for International Travelers CDMA • GSM • LTE • LTE Advanced • 5G Expat “How To” Guides for Germany > Cell Phones in Europe Here’s what you need to know about using a North American cell phone in Europe or buying a...

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....