Germany’s city of Hamburg is regarded by many expats who have been lucky enough to live there as one of the best cities in the world. Home to some of the most hospitable folks Germany has to offer, you and your family will ease right into the environment, culture, and lifestyle. The only problem you’ll have is turning your new
Having a baby is the easy part, dealing with the medical system and the paperwork after the birth are what make the process of having a baby in Germany a little bit on the difficult side. To start, it would be beneficial to learn at least a little bit of German, as most medical staff will not know any English.
When the time comes, when the stress has gotten to you and you really need to just get away, there is an amazing and beautiful gem on the northeastern coast of Germany, which happens to be exactly what you need. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a 900km stretch of coastline and beaches. The gorgeous area also has lakes and rivers, meadows and forest,
If you are moving to German you will definitely need somewhere to stay. And what comes with finding a home? A contract. This is one thing that expats need to be cautious about. Enough emphasis cannot be put on the fact that a rental contract needs to be read thoroughly and understood even more thoroughly. If you do not speak
Going furniture shopping in Geneva While furniture shopping is never easy, due to all of the choices that most of the furniture stores have to offer to their customers, many expats encounter yet another problem when they go hunting for great furniture in Geneva. Located in the French part of Switzerland, Geneva is a city with rich history and great
So you are moving to the land of Swiss banking and you want to make sure you have your budgets worked out and your finances in order. The best way to ensure you stay on track is to know the cost of living in Switzerland. If you are sending your money to Switzerland from your home country, make sure you
Hamburg, Germany, has been regarded by many expats who have been lucky enough to live there as one of the best expat destinations in the world. Hamburg’s expatriate population is approximately 0,000, consisting of many expats from the U.S. and Great Britain. Home to some of the most hospitable folks Germany has to offer, you and your family will ease right into the environment, culture, and
American expats relocating to Germany to work for an American based company are not required to obtain Visas. However, once you have entered Germany, you will have 3 months to obtain both residence and work permits in order to remain in the country for longer. The permit process can take quite a bit of time, but temporary permits are generally issued
There are so many awesome facts that any foreigner, expat or not needs to know about Germany before visiting or moving into this Teutonic territory. Ranging from funny trivia to really awesome facts, arming yourself with knowledge about this German must-knows would surely make your stay or visit in Germany more meaningful. So read on and dig in the list
Switzerland has been said to be one of the best places in the world to live in terms of cultural experience and beauty. Many people find it to be an attractive place to live due the positive economic climate, political stability, excellent education and public health systems and of course their enticing tax regime. Any successful relocation to Switzerland requires planning, research
Due to the wide geographic diversity of Switzerland, driving around the countryside requires a bit of diligence on the motorist’s part. This is due in part to the ever-changing environments, like that of a small mountain road to a much larger motorway. Because of these environments, the rules concerning driving are often more complicated than in other countries. Getting a Swiss
Education is of dire importance. Through education, leaders are created, so it’s important that parents have the peace of mind in knowing that their child is attending an institution where education is taken seriously. Moving to a new country and having to adapt to a new language is hard enough for adults, but can be especially difficult for children when
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