Germany

Life in Germany as a gebuertiger Texaner

For American expat Windsor, moving to Germany was the best thing he could ever have done. Here he shares some of his experiences as an African-American living in the city of Hannover and strongly recommends people to learn to speak German if they are planning to move there.
 
 

An Australian Living the Life in Berlin - 3 Years and Counting..

Living in Berlin, Germany can sometimes be a frustrating experience for Australian expat Jen. But she has learned to take things in stride, and now loves living in Berlin. Read her advice on what to expect -- and not to expect -- if you plan on moving to this part of Germany.
 
 

An American Chiropractor living in Hamburg, Germany

What is expat life like for a New Yorker who has been living in Europe's richest city for the past nine years? Mark, a chiropractor in private practice, describes some of the ups and downs of living in Hamburg, Germany. He also shares some tips, observations, and insights about the local attitude, culture, and cost of living that others who are considering moving to Germany might find helpful.
 
 

Life in the fast lane, or How do I survive in Germany?

Originally from the United States, Jerry has been living in Germany for more than thirty years now. Here he shares many of his expat experiences there: from how he came to be living in Germany in the first place, his family life, the cost of living there, and his thoughts on local behaviors and attitudes.
 
 

Heidelbergerin: Seeking the Perfect Country

An American expat who calls herself Heidelbergerin is enjoying the terrific quality of life in Heidelberg, Germany, where she lives and works with her husband - also an American. Here she shares what she likes and dislikes about living in Germany, her experiences with the German educational system, and her impressions of the local attitudes and everyday way of life. Be ready to accept the differences is one of her tips for those planning to move to Germany. Read on for more.
 
 

Chicago comma Füssen

An American expat who calls herself Betty Tyranny found herself living in Füssen, Germany, after falling in love with the country during a road trip. She shares with us some aspects of her expat life in Germany, like what she does for a living, her favorite activities there, and how kind and helpful the locals have been to her.
 
 

Brits in Bavaria

Read about how Margaret and her husband, British expats, are enjoying life in Bavaria, how they came to move there, what they most enjoy about this German state, and the growth of their holiday letting business.
 
 

My Germanic Adventure: A Big Miss Verständnis!

What is expat life in Germany like for Kate, a Kiwi-born Irish citizen? She shares some of her impressions of and experiences in Hamburg, where she's working on her internship and enjoying the shopping and night life. She's having a blast, there's no misunderstanding that!
 
 

Living and studying in Germany: An inside look from American expat Heza

The cosmopolitan and international atmosphere of Munich, Germany, where American student Heza lives with her boyfriend, is only one of the things she likes about living there. The cost of living might be a bit higher compared to some other German cities but she enjoys her expat life in Germany, where every day brings a new adventure.
 

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A peek into American author Christine's life as an expat in Germany

"Bring your sense of humor" is one of the things that American expat Christine advises others to do if they're planning to move to another country. It's what she did when she moved to Germany, near Munich, where she lives with her family and works as a writer and a PR consultant. She shares what she likes about living in Germany and a few tips on adjusting to the local culture.
 
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Christine Louise Hohlbaum

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