by Erin "ebe" Porter | Oct 16, 2017 | Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture, Uncategorized
Without much of a summer, it was like I turned around and it was fall. Luckily, I love fall. Adore. It is my favorite season. But is was still shocking to see the trees suddenly aflame in orange and red. Walking became difficult as the ground was bumpily carpeted in...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jan 11, 2017 | Daily life, Expat issues, Tips, advice, suggestions
It is that time of year where our latest visiting family member is on their way home (bye Opa!) and we are reminded how very hard it is to have a baby abroad. We have no one to call about a sickness in the middle of the night, no family at her birthday party, and nary...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Dec 7, 2016 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
I get asked about my experience having a kid and raising her in Germany a lot by my American family and friends. But the truth is, I have nothing to compare it to. Unlike fellow GW contributor Jane, I never had a child in the USA. However – as an American...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | May 18, 2016 | Daily life, Expat issues, Red tape and bureaucracy, Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
Frequently I see panicked posts from other expats. They are frantically looking for an Anmeldung Termin (registration appointment). HELP! I need an appointment for a burgeramt asap, please! What is an Anmeldung? The Anmeldung is a necessary – and usually...
by Jane | Dec 30, 2015 | Expat issues, German language, Tips, advice, suggestions
I continue to navigate my way as a parent of bilingual children. We extol the joys and merits of having children grow up speaking two languages — the cognitive agility, the tendency towards more open-mindedness, and the acquisition of the language itself. The...
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