Living in germany

We’ve learned so much about Germany over the past seven months and we’ve picked up a few strange habits along the way. Here are some things that we’ve observed to be true about life in Germany. You might live in Germany if: You know that the autobahn is not as much fun as most foreigners think it is. You have lots of insurance policies. You have very little patience. Maybe none at all. You’re a boss at conserving electricity. And […]

Wondering about the cost of living in Germany? Here I break down our food, healthcare, cell phone, and travel expenses.

When you move abroad for an indefinite period of time, its unlike anything else. Here's how living in Germany has changed me forever!

Today we explore German homes vs. American homes. From construction to design, they are surprisingly different.

Useful German customs and cultural norms every expat should know to avoid culture shock renting an apartment in Germany as a foreigner – written by expats, for expats!

Are you facing a PCS move to Germany? You may be excited, while also having a lot of questions. Here are some things to expect as you begin your life in a foreign country.

If you looked at a map and could pick any place in the whole world to live, where would you choose? Maybe you're partial to the sun and sand. Maybe you crave the mountains. Maybe you love a bustling city or the quiet countryside. Whatever it is, we all have our preferences when it comes to a place to live. A few years ago, my husband Michael and I decided we wanted to live in Europe. We traveled there every chance we could, but wanted a way to really explore all it had to offer. In this…

Erlangen, a workaday factory town in the Franconia Valley, was destroyed in World War II. Yet life in Erlangen, Germany retains a certain charm.