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3 Reasons Why Shipping Your Furniture to Germany is a Horrible Mistake

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?

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Hamburg English Theater

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

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English Language Theaters

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

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Sending Your Children to School in Germany

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

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Buying furniture in Darmstadt

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

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Relocating your pets to Austria

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

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Protecting and Preserving Germany’s Environmental Zones

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

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Saving for the Future – Private Pension Plans in Germany

For an expatriate living in another country, possibilities for retirement plans may seem difficult or confusing. The best way to solve this is to hire a financial adviser to offer the best options and advice for each individual financial situation. There are many options available to those looking to save money for the future —one of those options is a

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Oktoberfest and Other Festivals in Germany

If there is one thing to be excited about with your move to Germany, it should be the many amazing festivals that take place throughout the year. Here is a list of some of the many festivals that you have to look forward to, and should not miss out on, while you are living in Germany. Carnival Beginning before Shrove

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Buying furniture in Basel

Moving to a different country is an experience that isn’t comparable to anything else. No wonder that expats that move to Basel even experience new things when shopping for furniture. The language barrier that occurs in many stores makes it hard for expats to find the information that they need to know prior to the purchase of the furniture for

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Austria’s Real Estate Guide

As one of the countries that felt not even a seismic financial ripple in its real estate market, Austria is an investors dream. This is unfortunately the opposite for those looking to get into the Austrian housing market. Expats should be aware that the average prices of homes in Austria are generally more than in their country of origin.  Urban prices and

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Great Living in Stuttgart

Stuttgart, a Swabian metropolis, is the economic hub of southern Germany.  Expatriates from all over the world work and live here, taking advantage of its ideal real estate developments.  With the booming motor industry, surrounding military bases, and trending neighborhoods, rental prices are increasing quickly. Depending on what you’re looking for in your environment, there are plenty of choices for Stuttgart neighborhoods.   Here are our top

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