Archive - Alte Frau, New Life

Summer's almost over, drama in the neighborhood, comedy online

Another week in Berlin come and gone

18 hrs ago •

ICYMI, What I'm Reading, and Berlin as a 'Life-Sized City'

Introducing a new blog feature

Aug 23 •

Move to Germany Without a College Degree

A skilled apprenticeship might be your ticket to a new career and a new life

Aug 13 •

Virtual Trips: Five YouTubers I Follow

Whether researching a journey or just living vicariously, these are the channels I watch regularly.

Aug 7 •

July 2025

Survive the Summer: What (Not) to Wear

When it's 38C with no A/C, your skinny jeans will make you want to throw yourself in the Spree

Jul 23 •

Needed But Not Wanted

On life as an immigrant in the 21st century

Jul 10 •

June 2025

Spring Cleaning

Decluttered apartment and decluttered mind

Jun 4 •

April 2025

What's Left in Friedrichshain?

Despite its current reputation as a place to party, elements of the district's left-wing, working class history remain

Apr 30 •

March 2025

Vienna's Modern Fairy Tale

Eco-friendly, affordable and artsy

Mar 31 •

The Way 'Wien' Were

Highlights from a winter week in Vienna

Mar 10 •

February 2025

Beware Billionaires Bearing Advice

Neither Elon Musk nor JD Vance have Germany's best interests at heart

Feb 18 •

Berlin women who helped Jewish people evade the Nazis.

Feb 3 •

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