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Fasching/Karneval | Celebration in Germany
Even month we spent here in Germany comes with another surprise and this month we found out that Carnival is celebrated, in a very different way of Carnival in Brazil, where we grew up. Those days around Carnival celebrations are called…
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Speaking German in Germany | Expat life
One of the most common questions we get since we moving to Germany is about the language barrier. How are you guys moving to Germany without speaking German? So here in this post, I share some of our experiences in this…
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Public Pools in Germany | Family Activities
When in Germany, do as the Germans! And Germans like their “Schwimmbads”. This post describes our experience with three different public pools in Germany in the Taunus region, where we live. When we arrived and it was still hot outside, we…
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New Germany Skilled Immigration Act
Come to Germany!! That is the message the German government is trying to convey with the Germany Skilled Immigration Act. It is a new law that enters into force on March 1st. It opens access to the German labor market for…
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Is Ottawa the best city to live in Canada? | Expat life
Ottawa, Canadian capital, is becoming more and more popular as a destination in Canada among expats from all round the world. But then the question pops up: Is Ottawa really the best city to live in Canada? Here in this post,…
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Insurances in Germany | Overview
In this post I give an overview of the different types of insurances in Germany. Although there are many available, I will focus mostly on the ones we have taken. We did not have a whole lot of time to do…