An expat's life in Germany

Fancy moving to Germany? Relocating for work is one of the best ways to begin your expat chapter in any country. In this post, we will try to answer a mammoth-sized question - “how to find a job in Germany”.

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.

That’s a big question and there is no simple answer. Telling someone which neighbourhood they should like is a bit like telling someone which food they should like! The good news is that, in Berlin, there’s truly something for everyone so whatever your dreams, budget or life stage, we’ve done our best to help you decide what’s right for you.

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!

Heard horror stories about people being ripped off by locksmiths? Unfortunately, it does happen as Linda O’Grady, co-author of “From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom” found out. So that the same thing doesn’t happen to you, read our 4-point guide to finding a reputable locksmith at the end of the article.

Herzlich Willkommen in Deutschland! If you don’t know what that means, you definitely need to read this article. Your life here will be infinitely easier if you learn (at least a little of) the language, and we provide you with some tips on how to do just that here.

It’s not easy being man’s best friend. Especially when you’ve only got one eye, like Scruffy. Get ready for a story of love, loss and dog liability insurance…

Black bin, blue bin, yellow bin, brown bin... welcome to the world of rainbow recycling in Germany. Most foreigners are baffled by the waste separation rules when they first arrive so if you want to be a good German, not bug your neighbours and get ahead of the expat pack, read on!