by AlieC | May 6, 2019 | History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Yes that title is a direct quote, and one that came with a great deal of agreement from a room of non German people. I could hardly say I was shocked to hear what I’d thought a few years ago voiced out loud. Though most of the commenters didn’t consider Germany a...
by AlieC | Nov 5, 2018 | Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture, Red tape and bureaucracy, Tips, advice, suggestions, Travel and transportation
Short answer – Don’t break the rules. Long answer – Know the rules. When moving to, or travelling in a country different from your own it is important to acquaint yourself with the basics. Ignorance is no excuse and your mistake could end up being very costly. From...
by Laura V | Sep 24, 2018 | Daily life, Expat issues, German language, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
I have been slowly transitioning from my homeland to Germany, with baby steps that started with holidays a couple of years ago and evolved every time I came back getting more and more permanent. This means I have had the chance to come to Germany and then go back to...
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...
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