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Expat Tips, German Culture

Growing Up Bilingual I Thought Learning German Would Be Easier

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Expat Tips, Munich, Shops

Find Your Perfect Oktoberfest Outfit: Top Vintage & Secondhand Trachten Shops

September 6, 2017

Expat Tips, German Culture

10 podcasts you should be listening to if you are an expat in Germany

July 17, 2020

Bites, Munich, Shops

8 Best Specialty Coffee Roasters in Munich

May 16, 2018

Germany, Lifestyle, Travel

A Day Trip from Munich to Bad Tölz

March 12, 2018

Meet The Locals, Product Review, Shops

German Labels Creating Sustainably Made Activewear

April 20, 2020

Munich, Sites, Travel

20 Beautiful Bavarian Walks Near Munich

November 15, 2017

Expat Tips, Munich

Must-Have Apps While In Munich

June 28, 2017

Munich's Top Rooftop Bars & Cafés

June 14, 2017

Inspiration, Lifestyle

Summertime Reading Recommendations

August 3, 2022

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Are you a book lover like myself and count reading as one of your favorite pastimes? Well then, read on for some great summer reading recommendations.

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Expat Tips, Lifestyle

Financial Advice for Expats in Germany

May 9, 2022

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An expert in her field, Kerstin Brunner, is a Financial Advisor who’s focus is to provide the best financial advice to expats in Germany. Her clients are mostly engineers, IT specialists, employees in R&D and self-employed expats.

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Best Japanese Restaurants in Munich

July 15, 2021

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You can definitely satisfy that sushi or ramen craving in Munich. Find your fix here at these top Japanese restaurants.

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Expat Tips, German Culture

The Best Instagram Accounts to Help You Learn German

June 14, 2021

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Yes, you can definitely learn German words, phrases and idioms with these fun Instagram accounts. All while learning a bit about German culture.

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Expat Tips, German Culture

6 Things Expats Should Know Before Working in Germany

May 14, 2021

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Expat Tips, Meet The Locals

Expert Career Coaching Tips – Succeed Abroad as an Expat

April 15, 2021

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Is Nostalgia Holding You Back from Succeeding Abroad?

March 15, 2021

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Expat Stories, Germany

Discover The Untapped Talent In The Expat Community

February 23, 2021

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Expat Tips, German Culture

Growing Up Bilingual I Thought Learning German Would Be Easier

January 13, 2021

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8 tips that helped me learn German. Accelerate your learning and get from a basic A1 level to C1 with these helpful study tips.

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December 22, 2020

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Whether it’s historical fiction, sci-fi, coming of age novels, biographies or the classics, here are 20 books to consider reading.

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