by Erin "ebe" Porter | Oct 31, 2021 | Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
We’ve been on a short visit back to the USA which has luckily coincided with Halloween. Our kids, 2 and 6-years-old, have only experienced the Germans’ half-hearted embrace of the holiday before. Our American friends and family have been fascinated by the differences...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Sep 5, 2021 | Berlin, Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Starting school is a big deal no matter where you are. I’ve been seeing my friends in the States post pics of their kids in front of the front door, backpack on and smile on their face. I posted my own proud picture of my first grader at the beginning of August when...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jun 14, 2021 | Berlin, Daily life, Expat issues, German language, German vocabulary, Red tape and bureaucracy, Tips, advice, suggestions
After the uncertainty of applying for a Grundschule (elementary school) outside of our district, we have successfully waited it out. Our daughter got into our first choice! Considering how competitive finding a KiTa (preschool) can be, we had no idea if there was any...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Apr 19, 2021 | Daily life, German vocabulary, Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
In the USA, food delivery has always been an option. Whether it was pizza or the local Chinese, the American demand for convenience dictated you could get hot food delivered to your home almost 24/7. Even in my childhood home out in the wilds of Washington State, we...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Mar 22, 2021 | Berlin, Daily life, Expat issues, The euro and money matters, Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
Recently I was conducting one of my first interviews, showcasing my new company and covering what it means to work in a startup. It struck me as a little surreal. This was a real “fake it til you make it” moment as I had just started in my first startup...
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