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Discover The Untapped Talent In The Expat Community

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Jamie

The Expats & Spouses Monitor aims to bring expat insights to the forefront.

Inspiring Expat Voices Interview

<img width="560" height="315" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" class="attachment-minimalistblogger-slider size-minimalistblogger-slider wp-post-image" alt="Inspiring Expat Voices Interview" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?w=560&ssl=1 560w, https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?resize=267%2C150&ssl=1 267w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" data-attachment-id="3117" data-permalink="https://www.citystarlings.com/2018/04/25/expat-interview-south-indian-food-blogger-photographer-munich/inspiring-voices-expat-interviews-with-city-starlings-unsplash-pic/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" data-orig-size="560,315" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Inspiring Voices – Expat Interviews with City Starlings Unsplash pic" data-image-description="<p>moving to Germany</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Inspiring Expat Voices & Expat Interview</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" />

Expat Interview with Elizabeth from Red Clay Paper

Posted on June 27, 2018May 18, 2021 by Marisa

Elizabeth, a-lawyer-turned-creative, took a leap of faith after her move abroad and decided to start her own calligraphy business. Find out more about her experiences as an American Expat living in Munich and how she launched her design company, Red Clay Paper.

A traditional south indian meal served on a banana leaf.

Discover Tamil Cuisine From South India by The Magic Saucepan

Posted on April 25, 2018October 27, 2020 by Jamie

When it comes to Indian cuisine in the West, it is mostly Punjabi & Mughalai cuisine that has become representative of our nation. The Mughals revolutionized north Indian cuisine. For instance, popular Indian food like Korma, Biryani, Gulab Jamun, served in most restaurants are Mughal creations. They represent only a small section of Indian fare!

Inspiring Expat Voices Interview

<img width="560" height="315" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" class="attachment-minimalistblogger-slider size-minimalistblogger-slider wp-post-image" alt="Inspiring Expat Voices Interview" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?w=560&ssl=1 560w, https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?resize=267%2C150&ssl=1 267w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" data-attachment-id="3117" data-permalink="https://www.citystarlings.com/2018/04/25/expat-interview-south-indian-food-blogger-photographer-munich/inspiring-voices-expat-interviews-with-city-starlings-unsplash-pic/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" data-orig-size="560,315" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Inspiring Voices – Expat Interviews with City Starlings Unsplash pic" data-image-description="<p>moving to Germany</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Inspiring Expat Voices & Expat Interview</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Inspiring-Voices-Expat-Interviews-with-City-Starlings-Unsplash-pic.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" />

Expat Interview – Food Blogger and Photographer

Posted on April 25, 2018October 27, 2020 by Jamie

South Indian Expat reinvents herself as a food blogger and photographer when faced with starting a new life – once again. Find out more in this month’s Inspiring Expat Interview!

Bespoke, natural skincare products

Bespoke Natural Skincare & Aromatherapy Products By Julie Leonard

Posted on March 28, 2018May 20, 2021 by Marisa

Bespoke beauty and skincare products are trending BIG in 2018! So, we called upon our “go-to” natural skincare & aromatherapy expert Julie Leonard, to help us find our customized, natural wellness & skincare remedies!

Munich Expats - Interview

<img width="560" height="315" alt="Munich Expats - Interview" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?w=560&ssl=1 560w, https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?resize=267%2C150&ssl=1 267w" data-attachment-id="1101" data-permalink="https://www.citystarlings.com/2017/03/29/interview-julie-leonard-best-expat-tips/expat-voices-post-image/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" data-orig-size="560,315" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Expat Voices – Post Image" data-image-description="<p>Interviews with Expats</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Munich Expat Stories</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" data-sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" class="attachment-minimalistblogger-slider size-minimalistblogger-slider wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="560" height="315" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" class="attachment-minimalistblogger-slider size-minimalistblogger-slider wp-post-image" alt="Munich Expats - Interview" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?w=560&ssl=1 560w, https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?resize=267%2C150&ssl=1 267w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" data-attachment-id="1101" data-permalink="https://www.citystarlings.com/2017/03/29/interview-julie-leonard-best-expat-tips/expat-voices-post-image/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" data-orig-size="560,315" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Expat Voices – Post Image" data-image-description="<p>Interviews with Expats</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Munich Expat Stories</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" />

Interview with Katie Rössler – Owner of Positive Connections

Posted on February 21, 2018September 18, 2020 by Marisa

In the summer of 2016, Expat Katie Rössler took a leap of faith and moved with her young family to Munich. In her interview, she shares with us her tips on assimilation, as well as, how she was able to start her own business – Positive Connections.

Expat Interview

Interview with Outdoor Adventurer Ceri Temple

Posted on January 31, 2018June 10, 2020 by Jamie

What do you get when you combine a career in education, passion for adventure, and love of travel? An opportunity to teach what you love, of course!

Displaced but Hopeful – ReDI School Breaks Barriers

Posted on January 17, 2018October 27, 2020 by Jamie

See what non-profit Angela Merkel, Mark Zuckerberg, and many others are getting behind and find out how you can help.

Munich Expats - Interview

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Interview with Noleen Sliney – Our Go To Beauty Expert

Posted on July 12, 2017May 25, 2021 by Jamie

Getting married? Appearing on TV? Or maybe you just need some tips on how to enhance your own natural beauty? Noleen Sliney, professional makeup artist & hairstylist, will have you looking your finest.

Munich Expats - Interview

<img width="560" height="315" alt="Munich Expats - Interview" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?w=560&ssl=1 560w, https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?resize=267%2C150&ssl=1 267w" data-attachment-id="1101" data-permalink="https://www.citystarlings.com/2017/03/29/interview-julie-leonard-best-expat-tips/expat-voices-post-image/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" data-orig-size="560,315" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Expat Voices – Post Image" data-image-description="<p>Interviews with Expats</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Munich Expat Stories</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" data-sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" class="attachment-minimalistblogger-slider size-minimalistblogger-slider wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="560" height="315" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" class="attachment-minimalistblogger-slider size-minimalistblogger-slider wp-post-image" alt="Munich Expats - Interview" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?w=560&ssl=1 560w, https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?resize=267%2C150&ssl=1 267w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" data-attachment-id="1101" data-permalink="https://www.citystarlings.com/2017/03/29/interview-julie-leonard-best-expat-tips/expat-voices-post-image/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=560%2C315&ssl=1" data-orig-size="560,315" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Expat Voices – Post Image" data-image-description="<p>Interviews with Expats</p> " data-image-caption="<p>Munich Expat Stories</p> " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.citystarlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Expat-Voices-Post-Image.jpg?fit=267%2C150&ssl=1" />

Interview with Monika Bock – Our Go To Holistic Nutritionist

Posted on May 31, 2017May 20, 2021 by Jamie

Whether it´s reducing your chronic inflammation, balancing your hormones, weight-loss or just healthy eating you´re looking for, search no further.