Having paid for a service, whether you’ve been a long time customer, or this is your first time with a specific company, no one is overjoyed when something goes wrong. In cases like this you want a solution, you want help, you want someone to turn to. If you use your phone to contact your family back home, or mainly
Apotheke An Apotheke is a pharmacy. If you’ve been in Germany for a while you’re guaranteed to have seen an Apotheke, even if you weren’t specifically looking for one. Those large signs that proudly hold a bright red letter A are something you can’t miss. This sign isn’t representative of a chain, but rather just as a means of easy
Being an expat is a great experience, especially if you are relocating in a country as colourful and as rich as Germany. However, moving abroad comes with its own set of problems, from finding that elusive apartment up to furnishing your new place. This is why a lot of individuals would often want to bring with them their furniture, but is it worth it?
Hamburg is home to the oldest professional English theater in Germany, The English Theater of Hamburg. Plays in all genresare shown in English. There are some cinemas (kino) in Hamburg which present films in their original language, often with German subtitles. Films are not always in English, as they do offer screenings in French, Spanish and Japanese. Hamburg boasts 24 cinemas total, from
Berlin’s English Language Theaters Berlin has a number of theater venues which present English language movies, opera or live theater. The theaters include: The English Theatre offers live performances year round only in English. The Berliner Gruntheatre presents live British fringe drama. Hebbel-Theatre offers occasional English performances from a variety of visiting theater groups. Living Room Productions presents short contemporary films in
Germany has an extensive public school system that differs in many ways from the school systems in England and the United States. Most German students attend public school; however, there are many private schools that some students attend as well. Most private schools charge a tuition fee, while public schools remain free. The school year is comprised of two semesters
It’s not unusual to fall in love with furniture. In fact, I’m sure it happens to each of us, at least once in our lives. Having moved all the way from your native country to Darmstadt, you’re probably looking for this feeling once again. You’re looking for that wow factor when it comes to furniture. You want your home to
Many expats are faced with the difficult task of not only relocating their family to another country, but also their furry family members too. So how does one approach such a task when they aren’t aware of the regulations of the new country? Here are a few tips for a successful transfer of mans best friend. Before you leave Make sure your
Environmental Vehicle Stickers Germany has instituted three categories for environmental purposes in regards to all vehicles driven in Germany. All vehicles must have an official sticker on the car indicating which areas the vehicle may enter. This is direct response to protecting areas of Germany from pollution and in an effort to maintain air purity. Environmental Zone History The first environmental zones
Sending money to Switzerland inefficiently can leave you stung by fees and delays. There are several options available to you. International transactions can be received by any of the 300 Swiss banks and The Post (most offering an online transfer service, too). It’s required by Swiss legislation that all fees and costs involved be declared before the transaction is carried out.
With the constant growth experienced by Germany, it manages to keep up by providing its new professional residents with online access to rental properties. Real estate sites allow for an easy guide based on individual or family needs in terms of location, size, price, and amenities. Although there’s usually a fee incurred when using an agent, it proves to be the most
American expats are usually left in awe when they hear what it will cost to move their furniture across the ocean and to their new, beautiful German home. It’s nice being able to pack up and move everything with you when you make the decision to change your residence. Especially when you’re moving to a whole new country rather than
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