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A sure fire way to get into the spirit of your new country is via national pastimes and sports. Unfortunately for me, that meant football (*ahem* soccer). Journalists and loud-mouthed “experts” alike will hypothesize for hours and hours… Moving to Germany with no job offers and even fewer plans was probably the scariest thing I’ve ever done. I quickly learned

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Buying furniture in Dortmund

It’s always wise to opt for taking the car when furniture shopping in Dortmund. The reason for this is that furniture stores aren’t typically located centrally, but instead away from the city center and thus, driving is a much better and easier option than deciding to take public transportation. If you’ve been in Dortmund for a while, you can certainly

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U.S. Expatriates Face Harder Time to get Financial Advice

There is a lot of confusion and there are a lot of questions when it comes to financial dealings for expatriates. The problem lies in the amount of risk involved when looking into investing in Germany. It is quite possible and plausible to invest while living in Germany, the key is to be extremely cautious and to stay well-informed. The

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Real Estate Potential in Zurich

The Swiss Real Estate market may have hit its peak. The momentum they once had is slowly decelerating and growth rates are decreasing all around. With a fall in the value of housing in Zurich, combined with the slowdown of price increases all across Switzerland, this could be the ideal time to invest in Real Estate for those in the market.

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Importing a car into Germany

When moving to Germany, rather than buying a new car, you may want to ship your car from home. In order to do so your car will have to meet certain standards. In addition to these standard you will have to be able to provide the necessary documentation which may include the title of the car and for leased vehicles

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Buying a car in Germany

Buying a car is always exciting no matter where you are. Things however get stepped up a notch when your buying a car in Germany. When most people think about Germany the first thing that comes to mind is the autobahn. And with your new, chic means of transportation, you too will be able to tackle those roads and push

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German Traffic Violations and Fines

Driving in Germany can be a fun experience provided you take the proper precautions and stay on the right side of the law. Certainly some of the rules are going to be a little different from what you’re used to and perhaps there will even be more rules. However, it’s worth learning what is allowed and what is strictly prohibited

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Language schools and courses in Berlin.

Having completed your move to Berlin, it’s important that you learn the language in order to be able to better communicate as well as to make new friends in your community. There are many options when it comes to learning German in Berlin. You can opt for a private tutor, join an intensive language course, find a tandem partner, buy

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Kindergarten Recommendations for Frankfurt

People moving their families to Germany to follow job opportunities are often worried about continuing their child’s education. Luckily, Frankfurt offers exceptional schools for those looking to register their children in kindergarten.  With education being of the highest priority, German cities offer many well-run kindergartens.  The best option for those moving from an English-speaking country is to enroll your child in

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Private Health Insurance – Advice and Recommendations

Health insurance can be extremely complicated and confusing, even more so when having to deal with it in a whole new country. The benefits of private health insurance in Germany are better coverage overall and better treatment by the insurance company as well as the doctors and hospital staff. The first step in getting private health insurance in Germany is to choose

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ISDN, DSL, Cable: Broadband Internet in Germany

The internet has become such a dominant part of our every day lives. Its importance for keeping in touch with friends, doing research and also allowing for a smooth process in the working environment is ever increasing. Being in Germany as an expatriate more than likely means that you have left friends and family and  possibly even a business or two

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Buying furniture in Cologne

Is it really necessary to have a German native speaker accompany you to a furniture store in Cologne? In some cases it is. One of the things that is great about Germany for English speakers, is that a lot of people really do speak at least a little English. However, this does not mean that everyone speaks English, it’s kind

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