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21/05/2013 All Sinks Cherman: Notes from the German underground

"All Sinks Cherman: Notes from the German Underground" A humourous discussion by Todd Ehresmann about the German obsession with the 'zettel' and its seemingly contradiction to their up-front...

14/05/2013 Bilingual Family: 15 years after tying the bicultural knot

"JBF: 15 Years After Tying The Bicultural Knot" Annika writes in her Journal of a Bilingual Family the joys and challenges of building and nourishing a bilingual marriage and family.

13/05/2013 The Jolly English Pirate: Comfort zone to solitary expat

Tall Tales from the Jolly English Pirate: The key to a happy expat life Five years after leaving UK comforts to live as a single, female expatriate abroad, the Jolly Pirate finds not planning is the key to living a...

07/05/2013 Xenophobe's® Guides: German sense of Humour

"Xenophobe's® Guides: Sense of Humour" Need help understanding the Germans' sense of humour? It's seriously funny.

06/05/2013 How to make the words 'long distance' less daunting

How to make the words 'long distance' less daunting Here are some ‘techy' tips to help bridge the long distance gap that many expats experience while living abroad. [Contributed by HSBC Expat]

06/05/2013 Expat kids: Who are they?

Expat kids: Who are they? A discussion on the impact of expatriation on children, and the rising generation of children with hybrid cultural identities. [Contributed by HSBC...

30/04/2013 Have your say in the largest worldwide Expat Survey

Have your say in the largest worldwide Expat Survey HSBC Expat announces the opening of its sixth annual Expat Explorer Survey and encourages expats from across the globe to share their experiences...

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The ABCs of the German school system

The ABCs of the German school system

What you need to know about German schools and daycare.

German immigration and residency regulations

German immigration and residency regulations

Want to move to Germany but haven’t figured out the details? Check out Expatica’s overview of the German permit system.

Driving in Berlin: Rules, habits and fines

Driving in Berlin: Rules, habits and fines

In part one of our two part series, we cover the driving culture in Berlin, where to park and buy gas and, most importantly, the laws.

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Our comprehensive guide includes information on how to find work, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and labour law.