The story of a Hong Kong woman who moved to Germany
First time in Germany? You’ll want to know all about getting around in Germany. In this post, find travel tips for saving money and using public transport and cabs efficiently in the country. Continue reading “Germany Travel Tips: Getting Around”
Have you seen white asparagus before moving to Germany? Have you noticed that there are white asparagus everywhere in Germany at the moment? It is the “Spargelzeit” now in Germany! Spargelzeit means asparagus time literally. It starts in April until end of June. It is the time when white asparagus are harvested. You will see white asparagus everywhere: in supermarket; in fresh market; or directly on the fields. So, what is the best and easy recipe to cook asparagus? Continue reading “How to cook white asparagus – Easy recipe for asparagus time”
Have you ever had a job interview in Germany? I wrote about how I got my permanent full time job in Germany without speaking German in another post. It is not easy to find an English speaking job, but it is possible. So, in this post, I am going to share with you the interview process in Germany, and also some tips on how you can increase your chances of getting a job. Continue reading “Job interview in Germany: 6 tips to boost your chances of getting hired”
“Should I stay here, or should I move back home?” Do you have this feeling from time to time, when you live abroad? I moved to Germany and in my opinion, Germany is really a very nice country to live in. However, I do have this feeling from time to time, and I wonder, if I should really stay in Germany for good. This feeling was especially strong in my first year in Germany. In this post, I will talk about what it is like to move back home after living abroad. Continue reading “Moving back home after living abroad”
Do you need to learn German to survive in Germany? The answer is yes and no. Continue reading “How to learn German: My 10 fun ways”
As a foreigner, what is it like to study in a German university? In general, there are two types of universities to choose from. The first one is the normal university, and the second one is called university of applied science (Fachhochschule). Continue reading “Study in German university”
If you are in Germany already, you know how it is like when you are searching for a place to live. When I was still in Hong Kong, I was trying very hard to find an accommodation in Berlin. After weeks and weeks of searching online, I realized that it was almost impossible to find something! Continue reading “How to find a place to live in Germany?”
Like a disabled person. Yes! I was like handicapped because I could not understand people and could not speak! When I first arrived in Germany, I was not able to speak any German. Find out in this post what it is like to live in Germany without speaking German. Continue reading “What is it like living in Germany without speaking German?”
It is possible to find a job in Germany without speaking German. They do have English speaking jobs in Germany. I am the best example for this. It is possible, but VERY DIFFICULT. In the end, it depends a lot on your field. Continue reading “How to find English speaking jobs in Germany?”
What do you think was the best decision in your life? Changing a job? Moving to another city? Having kid? I am sure there will be a few things coming into your mind when you ask yourself this question. It is not an easy question. But now when you think about the decision you have made, you would probably say, “Thanks god that I have done that!” In this post, I will tell you how moving abroad being one of the best decisions in my life. Continue reading “How I quit my job and moved abroad”
