How to Successfully Navigate Unemployment Benefits in Germany as a Foreigner in 2021 Are you thinking about quitting your job or were you recently let go? Now is the time to get familiar with unemployment benefits in Germany. Germany has a generous support program for the unemployed, which can be a saving grace if you [...]
Coffee Lovers, Don't Miss These 7 Flat Whites to Try in Berlin This is a guest post by Natalie, recently featured in my Berlin Expats series. Natalie is the California-born and Berlin-based blogger behind Natalie Etc. When she isn't looking for new flat whites to try in Berlin, she writes about her favourite pastimes from brunch [...]
Where Are the Prettiest Cherry Blossoms in Berlin? Cherry blossom season in Berlin is - without a doubt - my favourite time of the year. (And something that Covid cannot take away from us!) In this blog post, I'm jotting down my 17 top spots to see cherry blossoms in Berlin. Or, in other words, [...]
Introducing Natalie: Berlin Expat, Blogger and Foodie A few weeks ago, I met Natalie via Instagram and we got to chatting. I love connecting with fellow Berlin bloggers, especially ones who, like Natalie, have endless foodie recommendations. In fact, I can hardly look at Natalie's blog without getting hungry! Let's get to know the voice [...]
Do you have an Amsterdam layover? Lucky you! I'm always excited when I have an Amsterdam layover on my itinerary. It is so easy to get into the city from Schiphol Airport that I usually jump on the chance to do some sightseeing - unless it's grey and rainy and about 0 degrees, which does [...]
Air Travel During Covid-19: A Veteran Traveler Tells All Before we jump in, I would like to acknowledge my extreme privilege, as I know that many people don't have the same opportunities or circumstances as I do right now. In late November, I had my first foray into international air travel during Covid-19. This is [...]
There are a million good reasons to visit Switzerland Are you looking for reasons to visit Switzerland? This post has you covered! At least once in our lives, we all come across that person who is too perfect to be real. The one who has good looks, style and wealth, but who’s also incredibly sharp and [...]
A Collection of 20 Berlin English Covid Resources (Updated on January 25th, 2021) Berlin English Covid Resources - it came to my attention that no such list of helpful links exists on the internet. Since Covid will likely be with us for a while, I tried to build a collection of English Covid resources relevant to Berliners, hoping [...]
What Are the Best Day Trips from Berlin? Day trips from Berlin can be a total lifesaver! Sometimes, all we need to refuel is a quick trip to another city. Or even another part of the city. I'm a huge fan of such short trips, as there is so much to discover just around the [...]
Landing Jobs in Berlin for English Speakers: What This Expat Learned Finding jobs in Berlin for English speakers - one of the most pressing questions upon deciding to call Berlin home. I know it was one of my top concerns 4 years ago when I said "yes" to Germany's capital. Since then, I have had [...]
