The story of a Hong Kong woman who moved to Germany
When you live in Germany, you will have to find your own electricity provider in most cases. In this article, you will find everything you need to know about electricity in Germany. This includes how to find the best provider, what factors to consider, how to save money, and more. Continue reading “Electricity in Germany – How to Save Money and Find the Best Provider”
Moving to Germany and wondering what is the best way to stream your favorite videos? You should be careful when streaming or torrenting in Germany. Something fine to do in your home country may not be okay in Germany. Germany takes copyright laws very seriously. If done incorrectly, you can receive big fines (>1000 Euros) and have legal consequences. In this article, we will talk about some streaming platforms that are safe and legal for you to use in Germany. Continue reading “Streaming in Germany – 11 Ways To Do It Legally”
How many hours are you using the internet every day? Have you thought about if it is safe when using the internet? I mean, do you know that people can spy on you? I am not only talking about hackers, but also governments, your internet service provider, websites, and other third parties. Yes, they can do it easily, unfortunately. Unless you act now to protect yourself. In this article, I will talk about why everyone should use a VPN service, how to choose a good VPN to use in Germany and a comparison of the 5 best VPN companies. Continue reading “VPN in Germany – Comparison of the 5 best VPNs in 2021”
In Germany, pets are treated almost like humans. It is very common to have pets in a household. If you plan to move with your pets to Germany or adopt a new pet here locally, make sure you understand all the legal requirements. Pet laws in Germany are very strict. In this article, you will find a brief overview of what you need to consider when having pets in Germany. Continue reading “Pets In Germany – Moving With Your Pets Or Adopting One Locally”
Even doing laundry in Germany may give you a cultural shock. Do you know your laundry is not supposed to be seen from the street in Germany? Can you hang your underwear outside to dry? How to dry your clothes fast without a dryer (especially in the winter)? In this article, you will also find some guidance on how to use a washing machine and a dryer in Germany. Continue reading “Laundry in Germany – How to Dry Clothes Fast?”
In this article, you will find everything you need to know about pharmacies in Germany. This includes how to find an emergency pharmacy after regular hours, the cost of medicines, and more. If you are moving to Germany, you should make sure you know how to get the medicines you need when you are in Germany. Continue reading “Pharmacies in Germany – Guide for Expats”
We have all been in quarantine for some weeks now. Running out of ideas what to do at home? Remind yourself that there is always something you can do. Instead of just wasting your time, you can also do something productive. In this article, you can find 60 things to do at home. I am sure you will like some or all of them. Continue reading “60 Things To Do At Home During Quarantine”
Do you know why most local people do not drink tap water in Germany? Should you drink tap water or bottled water in Germany? Are you using a water filter? Do you have hair or skin problem from the hard water in Germany? Find out in this post the degree of water hardness in your region, and what you can do to deal with hard water. Continue reading “Water in Germany: Dealing with hard water”
We are happy to have an interview with Nina, an expat from the UK who studied and worked in Germany for a while. Nina is a true world traveler who has lived in many countries. Check out her experience and advice below regarding studying, working and living in Germany. Continue reading “What is it like studying, working and living in Germany? (Interview with an expat)”
What should you expect if you are driving in Germany or if you plan to get a German driving license? Even though I had a Hong Kong driving license, I still had to go through the theory and practical driving exam in Germany to exchange for the German driving license. In this post, I will share my experience of how I got my German driving license, and what I learned about driving in Germany. Continue reading “Driving in Germany – German driving license and driving rules”
