A sense of collectivity
I'm an American who has lived in Germany since 2008 -- first in Hamburg, then part-time in Berlin, and now in Bremen. I'm currently working on my PhD in Sociology…
A sensitive and fervent topic
Has multiculturalism failed in Germany? I don't think that it has just yet, but it is really about time to inform and educate the people about multiculturalism. I do believe…
Very accepting
My name is Alison and I am from Great Britain. My husband’s job brought us to Cologne two years ago and I like it! I was actually pleasantly surprised what…
Taking the long road of integration
Learning German is already one heck of a trouble, but that is just one tiny step in these millions of miles ahead that you have to take to integrate in…
Baby-centric country
My name is Rebecca and I am from Toronto, Canada. Actually, my family is originally from the Netherlands and my husband is Lebanese. My husband’s job brought us to Germany…
Where the future goes
My name is Carol and I am from New York City, but I grew up in Bern, Switzerland. I have a language background, but I always wanted to become an…
Recycling – the German way
I'm a Canadian with a big love for travel. As such, I run a travel and expat living blog in my "spare time" with the hope to inspire others to…
We can make it work
Where do you see yourself in ten years? My partner and I would like to start our own multimedia company in Indonesia. It is a very competitive field there, but…
First door you have to open by yourself
I am Jutta from Rhein area. I used to be a Lufthansa stewardess for 20 years. I now run my own relocation company in Cologne since 1997 and enjoy working…
Arrogant French with beret and baguette
I still have no clue if it is "die", "der" or "das". François-Xavier Thiebaud Arrogant French with beret and baguette By Inga His name is François-Xavier Thiebaud and he is…
Learn the language
My name is Sean, I'm 30 years old and I am an American hailing from the great state of Ohio. I am a veteran, blogger, self-styled beer expert, student of…
On a hidden camera show
I am Joana. I was born in Portugal, raised in America (New Jersey to be exact) and I am now living in Germany. I am studying marketing at the moment,…
Moving away
Since the eastern border was opened, the situation has gotten worse not only in Germany but in Europe generally. People search for jobs anywhere they can, and some people from…
Little free time
I work a lot and don't actually have much free time. The little free time I have, I spend on vacations and not only in Greece. I like to travel…
We aren’t all that different
Canadians and Germans just aren't all that different and I don't feel that any differences are big enough to cause a memorable moment of embarrassment. Danielle Griffin We aren't all…
The place to be
I am half Ethiopian, half Filipino. I find the life in Cologne good! This is the place to be! People here are open and friendly. They live here with their…
It’s ok
I can answer the questions, but I don't want my face to be on the picture. I have lived here 15-16 years and it's ok. Nothing bad has happened to…
A typical feature of Berlin
I come from Paris, France. Now I live in Berlin since more than six years already. How would you describe your life in Germany? Pleasant, comfortable. Maybe it is a…
Nothing against
I have lived in this neighbourhood already for 40 years. My husband passed away, but I don't want to move away, because I have all my doctors here, my daughter-in-law…
A labour of love in Germany
There is too much negative coverage of migrants, either as criminals or people who only depend on the social system. With this kind of perception, it is hard to find…
Very American moment
My name is Richard and I am an American from New York City. I met a lovely German woman in New York and in 2006 we moved to Cologne. What…
Not so conservative as one might think
I would say Germany is not that conservative as one might think. Why? I am from Colombia, but have lived in many different countries – Japan, USA, Spain and Brazil…
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