Pets In Germany – Moving With Your Pets Or Adopting One Locally

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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”

Laundry in Germany – How to Dry Clothes Fast?

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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?”

Water in Germany: Dealing with hard water

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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”

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”

What is it like studying, working and living in Germany? (Interview with an expat)

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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)”

Driving in Germany – German driving license and driving rules

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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”

Supermarkets in Germany: What to expect and how to save money on groceries

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Going to supermarkets in Germany was a totally new experience for me. The way how it works in Germany is completely different than in Hong Kong or the US. In this post, you will find a list of “strange things” that you will notice when visiting supermarkets in Germany. I have also included some tips here about how you can save money when doing grocery shopping in Germany. Continue reading “Supermarkets in Germany: What to expect and how to save money on groceries”