by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jan 21, 2019 | Daily life, Expat issues, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
I think we are good neighbors. We are fairly quiet (except for occasional tantrums from the now 4-year-old). We hold the door and carry bags for the people that live upstairs. We accept packages. We make proper German small talk about the weather and health (proper...
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 Chloe D | Oct 29, 2018 | Berlin, History and culture
One of the most interesting aspects of being an expat is when you find yourself in the eye of a culture clash storm. Last winter my, then seven-year-old, son was determined to wear shorts, whatever the weather. His avoidance of long trousers evolved gradually during...
by Erin "ebe" Porter | Jun 4, 2018 | Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Short answer – EVERYWHERE. No matter whether you call it soccer, football or Fussball, almost everyone in Germany will be watching a few games in this massive tournament of skill. This is the 21st FIFA World Cup and there will be 32 national teams vying for...
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