An expat's life in Germany

A bit confused by the Berlin public transport system? Not sure what ticket to buy, how to buy it, or even what zone you’re in? What about your dog? Your bike? Your kids? Can they travel with you? We answer your most pressing questions here!

Kindergeld is something every parent living in Germany should know about. It's money, for you, for free, for every child you have, regardless of your income or marital status. Here's the lowdown.

What types of insurance must you have? What types of insurance should you have? How do you go about getting it and how much does it cost? All excellent questions and all answered here in our helpful overview of insurance in Germany!

When should you take out private liability insurance? Ideally, yesterday. As you may or may not know, this insurance is essential for a quiet, peaceful life in Germany. This article explains some of the reasons why every expat in Germany should take out this insurance.

The good news is that the number of burglaries in Germany is decreasing - and around half of all burglary attempts fail. Unfortunately, that means around 50% succeed and you could be in the unlucky half. Read on to find out what you can do to protect yourself and your belongings from burglars.

Even though you might be feeling a bit sorry for yourself right now, spare a thought for others who might be a bit worse off than you. In our lighthearted look at life during Corona, we also explore some advantages of being housebound and useful ways you could be spending your time.

You’ve probably heard some scary rumours about streaming or downloading in Germany. Unfortunately, they’re true. So that you don’t get hit with a whopping fine or lawyer’s fees, check out the facts here before clicking play or download.

In Germany, health insurance isn’t “health” insurance; it’s “sick” insurance - Krankenversicherung. With that (pretty useless) piece of trivia out of the way, let’s get down to the nitty gritty of German health insurance – how it works, how you get it, how much it costs… All the information you need is right here!

Insurance, insurance, insurance. It’s a pretty important topic in Germany, but why? What is it that makes Germans so obsessed with insurance? As an expat, I have no idea either but this is my best guess. Enjoy...

Ever wondered if living abroad might be for you? Or living in Germany to be more specific? If you need a little more convincing, read on to discover bestselling author Adam Fletcher’s six compelling reasons why it might be the best decision you’ll ever make!