Moving to Germany

Healthcare is Affordable, It's Not Free

My experience with the German health system

Feb 13 • Cathi Harris

Five things you thought were 'European' but aren't

Sometimes what happens in Tuscany, stays in Tuscany

Oct 22, 2025 • Cathi Harris

Move to Germany Without a College Degree

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

Aug 13, 2025 • Cathi Harris

Needed But Not Wanted

On life as an immigrant in the 21st century

Jul 10, 2025 • Cathi Harris

Enter Weihnachtsmann

Different ways of celebrating Christmas in Germany

Dec 10, 2024 • Cathi Harris

Should You Move to Germany?

Dispelling some myths--pro and con--and offering some tips about immigrating here

Nov 11, 2024 • Cathi Harris

Looking for a University in Germany

Considering college as an international student? Read this, first.

Sep 23, 2024 • Cathi Harris

What's Going On?

With the far-right AfD party gaining seats in state elections in Thuringia and Saxony, a look at German politics for newcomers

Sep 3, 2024 • Cathi Harris

Would You Move to Germany for a Tax Break?

Partial income tax rebate proposed for skilled immigrants

Jul 19, 2024 • Cathi Harris

Answering the Phone in German

And other communication challenges

Jun 27, 2024 • Cathi Harris

Should We Be Worried?

Some thoughts on the recent EU Parliament elections

Jun 15, 2024 • Cathi Harris

The Cost of Learning German

A recent study puts the language in the Top 10 most expensive to learn fluently

May 21, 2024 • Cathi Harris

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