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30/04/2012 Thrill seeking in Europe

Thrill-seeking in Europe From mountain biking in Switzerland to surfing in Munich: Rick Steves shows that Europe has plenty of thrills and chills to satisfy the adventure...

17/04/2012 Day tripping: Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, France

Day tripping: Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, France Blogger Libby of Lovely in Lux gets Fernweh, the itch to get out of town! Here are her suggestions for day trip destinations.

22/03/2012 What's new in Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia in 2012

What's new in Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia in 2012 Travel writer Rick Steves reports that visitors to Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia in 2012 will encounter renovations and red tape, as well as...

20/03/2012 Credit Cards in Europe — The Perils of Plastic

Much of Europe has implemented a chip-and-PIN system, using credit cards that are embedded with a microchip and require a PIN code for transactions.

24/01/2012 Planning a day out with the Kids in Germany

Top tips for entertaining kids in Germany We give you some ideas on how and where to have fun with your kids in Germany.

11/01/2012 Jetlag: How to beat it

Figthing jetlag Jetlag - it's every expat's dilemma. We explain how to stay on top of the world at 30,000 feet and as an international traveler.

29/12/2011 New Year’s Eve traditions around the world

New Year’s Eve traditions around the world Polka dots, yellow underwear and 12 grapes? Take advantage of all the possibilities for good fortune in the new year.

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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.