by Ruth | May 6, 2015 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Nothing unsettles a German quite like wishing him or her a Happy Birthday before the actual birthday. The tradition of precision isn’t just in engineering appliances or designing public transport. In Germany, birthdays are also measured with exactness. I grew up...
by HF | Mar 16, 2015 | Daily life, Expat issues, German language, learning German, Red tape and bureaucracy, The euro and money matters, Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
Moving anywhere is a challenge. Even a short move across town can be problematic. An international move presents additional complications, but a little preparation will mean fewer hitches. Even if you are fortunate enough to be using the services of a relocation...
by Chloe D | Jan 5, 2015 | Daily life, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
We decided against buying a fancy coffee machine when we moved to Berlin because right downstairs from our flat is a cafe which serves a good espresso; the coffee in the cafe two houses further is even better. At the end of our road is a gloriously big park and at the...
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