by Sarah | Mar 26, 2018 | Daily life, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Der Frühlingsanfang (beginning of spring) holds lots of special memories for me. My first time in Germany was in the spring of 2016. There was a lot riding on this visit. It wasn’t just any long weekend away in Europe but a chance for me to check out Bremen...
by AlieC | Mar 19, 2018 | Daily life, Expat issues, Tips, advice, suggestions, Uncategorized
…the country does not grind to a halt. Granted, life is a lot colder and a good deal more slippery than usual, but snow is apparently no excuse to shut schools and businesses. Coming from a land where the mere mention of a snowflake’s possible arrival is enough...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Mar 5, 2018 | Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, Medical matters, Tips, advice, suggestions
For years as a freelancer, I survived on the bare minimum of private insurance. I am now on public insurance in Germany and taking full advantage. Yearly check-up? Yes please! Eye exam? Why not? And the dentist? Sign me up. So, clearly, it had been some time since I...
by AlieC | Feb 19, 2018 | Daily life, Expat issues, Tips, advice, suggestions
In this quiet time after the madness of Fastnacht and before the indulgences of Easter, with the spring flowers popping through the dirt it is an opportune time to think about beginnings. The air will (hopefully) be warming soon and the festival calendar will begin...
by Chloe D | Jan 29, 2018 | Daily life, History and culture
The timing of most German school holidays match my British expectations. Two weeks at Christmas, two weeks at Easter, six weeks in the summer, plus the odd week somewhere in the middle of these blocks. This is not so different from home and behind each is a clear...
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