How To Register With The Health System In Germany

As an expat in Germany, you will need to prove that you have health insurance. Whether you are a student, a freelancer, a foreign worker, or an asylum seeker, registering for the health system in Germany is just another part

Yamini, Franconia

Who are you? I am Yamini, an expat living in Franconia, Germany with my boyfriend and our cat. I was born in India, however, I have lived most of my adulthood in the UK, Thailand and Germany.During the day, I

Sindy

Who are you? Hi! I am Sindy. I was born and raised up in Hong Kong. And now, I have my life in Germany.My husband is German. We have a toddler and also two cats. My passion is traveling, playing

Tamie, Hamburg

Who are you? Hi! My name is Tamie, and I am from San Diego, California. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I decided to stay abroad after traveling to over 15 countries back in 2014.A week before my

How To Rent A Property In Germany

Moving to a new country can be fraught with challenges and emotion, particularly when it comes to finding somewhere to live that meets your needs whilst also falling within budget. Here, we focus on how to go about renting a

Shaun Behrens, Nürnberg

Who are you? Shaun Behrens, a 40-something South African (now German). I work for a software company in Nürnberg as a content marketer.I am in the process of starting my own podcast, Expat Life Germany, which will focus on the

Ash Grey, Konigstein

My name is Ash Grey and I am a 34 year old stay-at-home dad from Carmarthenshire, South Wales in the United Kingdom. I moved to Konigstein in Hessen, Germany in late March 2019 with my German girlfriend and our daughter.

How To Prepare For Winter In Germany

Winter in Germany requires pragmatism, punctiliousness and preparation. All of which, luckily, are German hallmarks. In this guide, we are going to get German; that is to say, practical about winter and how to prepare for it. This includes not