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09/01/2012 Repatriating tips: Keep up with your contacts

Repatriation tips Returning home turned out better than expected for one German expat, who puts this down to keeping up her contacts at home.

24/12/2011 Poem: The night before Christmas

Christmas eve poem In keeping with Christmas spirit, here is the classic Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore (1779 – 1863): The Night Before Christmas.

20/12/2011 Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Germany

New Year's Eve in Germany New Year's Eve (Silvester) in Germany means parties, raclette, glühwine and fireworks. Michele Carloni recalls New Year's Eve in Berlin...

13/12/2011 Holiday cookie recipes

How to bake cookies Food blogger Paola Westbeek shares three recipes for cookies guaranteed to make your holiday sweeter.

31/10/2011 Accompanying spouse feels she is trailing

Janet Rogers never aspired to be a trailing spouse, but rose to the occasion, only to find her hardworking expat spouse inexplicably transform into...

19/10/2011 Ten things to do before moving out of your apartment

Moving home Here are some practical tips on moving out of your apartment, from de-registering to moving costs, moving home, moving storage and how to get...

08/08/2011 The Good Guest Guide

Dirty bathroom--Good guest guide Some expats refer to it as the fish phenomenon: after three days even the best guest, just like fish, goes off. Janet Rogers offers some tips on...

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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.