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Navigating German Banks as a US American: Tips from the Community
Bank accounts – we all need one, and setting one up in a new country like Germany can seem like a daunting task. While international...

BBA
Jun 95 min read
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✨ 10 Best Hairdressers in Hamburg for Every Hair Type
Let's be honest: changing your hairdresser is basically an emotional breakup . Add moving to a new city — or a new country, with a new...

BBA
May 114 min read
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Landing Your Next Job in Germany: Tips for Job Seekers
Image: Unsplash / Luke Southern Looking for a job in Germany? I’ve been there. After relocating here, I found myself navigating not just...

Eeva Tirkkonen
Apr 127 min read
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Hamburg Neighborhood Guide: Barmbek
Discover Barmbek: A Residential Hamburg Neighborhood with History Looking for a quieter side of Hamburg ? Barmbek blends history, charm,...

BBA
Mar 157 min read
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Your Body in a Foreign Land: The Science of Expat Adjustment
Photo by Sasha Freemind  on Unsplash Our taxi started crawling down a residential street, towards the furnished apartment we had booked...

Naomi Painter
Feb 278 min read
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How to German spas and saunas: why living in Germany has made me a better (naked) person
Imagine a shock victim draped in a shiny aluminised emergency blanket , hunched over in their silent vulnerable state. That’s how I felt...

Sara Vordermeier
Feb 234 min read
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Hamburg Neighborhood Guide: Ottensen
Hamburg’s Hidden Gem of Creativity and Charm When you arrive in Ottensen , you immediately notice its cool , laid-back vibe . The...

BBA
Feb 89 min read
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