Building fences is not a solution
My name is Julia and, though I'm German, my husband keeps telling me that I'm more French since I was born on the "left side of Rhine river" in Palatinate.…
20 Italian habits I’ve lost when I moved to Germany
Espresso: Germans do not accept that you have to pay so much in order to drink so little Hi Eve, My name is Giovanni. I currently live in Dusseldorf where…
How far are you willing to go?
My name is Anastasia Valeeva and I'm a journalist from Russia. There are several reasons why I decided to move to Germany. I had already studied in Europe before. I…
Rules, rules, rules
My name is Irene Rodriguez. I come from a small town in Spain. Years ago I made up my mind to live in Germany, as soon as I finished my Studies at the University, I…
Different concept of time
Where are you from? I am from Morocco.... and Germany. I am a little bit of both (laughing - ed.). Do you feel more Moroccan or German? It is actually…
Going by the rules
I started working in Germany in 1980. I came originally because I studied German in London. I felt at home very quickly. However, on a personal level I do feel…
My own little spot
My name is Pam and I was born in Boston, but have lived in California, Connecticut and Utah a couple of times. In 2012 my husband’s job brought us to…
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…
Environmentally responsible
I am American, an East Coast girl, but was actually born in Rome. We moved to Germany three years ago because of my husband’s new assignment. I was not sure…
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