One of the biggest differences that expats living in Lucerne encounter when they go shopping for furniture are the waiting times that some stores have. While you may be used to going to a furniture store in your home country, picking any piece and bringing it home, there may be long waiting times of up to 2 months on certain
Frankfurt has a large number of restaurants, bars, cafes and bistros which offer a wide range of international and local cuisine. Lohninger features Austrian traditional and international cuisine from award winning Chef Mario Lohninger. A more casual option is the 22nd Lounge Bar & Restaurant, with a skyline view of Frankfurt from the 22nd floor. Kamehamea Suites offers traditional Austrian cuisine in a cafe, bar and restaurant
Knowing your budget when shopping for furniture is essential. Rather than just browsing through a furniture store and purchasing the items without enough thought, you want to a bit of beforehand planning. Really sit down with pen and paper and get your list done properly. Look at all the rooms and write down all the furniture and other tidbits that
The Swiss Public Travel System One of the best qualities of the country is the world-class public transport system in Switzerland. Travelling by train, bus or ship is easier then ever and the system boasts the densest network in the world. You can purchase all in one tickets that allow you access to the whole country that operates on a half
Take your car when you go furniture shopping! You may initially believe that this isn’t a necessity, especially if you’re not planning on buying anything just yet. However, it really and truly is. What’s important to note is that it may seem as though taking public transportation would be the easiest option, as it typically is when heading to the
Because it is mandatory to have medical insurance in Germany, this is one of the first things to put on your to do list when you arrive. There are 3 basic options for health insurance. For expats, generally the employer will offer coverage just like in the US. In all cases in Germany you, as the employee must pay 5.5%
Furnishing an entire apartment or house can be quite the task. It’s not as simple as just closing your eyes and picking a furniture store that you’ll purchase each and every item for your home from. Instead, it requires thought, preparation and of course, a lot of research. You will also want to weigh the options for furniture stores that
Just like the rest of the world, there are a number of options for telephone and Internet service in Germany. Phone Service While residing in Germany, most people have land lines in addition to their for cell phones. Cell phones are obtained in one of three ways: pre-paid service, monthly payment plans and a one-time prepayment renewable at your discretion. Be aware
Toytown Germany Toytown Germany is one of the best and most popular online resources for expats whose primary language is English. Here you will find discussion forums, job listings, property listings, reviews on restaurants and other entertainment venues, along with a great deal of other information on every aspect of your new life in Germany. You can review the gallery
When I first moved to Austria I had never heard about International schools. I was working in a bar and came across a group of 6 year olds hanging around in the back of the bar (yes you can drink certain types of alcohol in Austria when you are 6). I remember this young lady sitting apologizing for the behaviour
The GEZ in Germany is one of those things that is dreaded. People stand at their doors refusing to open them in fear that on the next side is someone asking if they have a TV or radio. There are all these stories about the GEZ camping out in front of doors, listening hard to hear even the slightest sound
When traveling, and especially when moving to another country, it is best to know in advance how an individual can spend money upon arrival. There are many options for spending money abroad, however, with the abundance of credit card use in the United States, it is important to understand how well an individual can go about spending money on credit
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