Moving into a new apartment in Germany? This guide explains exactly what you can expect after signing the rental contract and includes a checklist of things to do when you're renting in Germany.
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Moving into a new flat or apartment? Find out which van rental option is the best (and cheapest) for transporting and moving furniture in Germany.
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Moving into a new flat or apartment in Germany? Find out how you can use this FREE mail forwarding service from Deutsche Post to redirect mail to your new address in Germany in less than 5 minutes!
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Filing your tax return in Germany doesn't have to be difficult. Whether you're a freelancer, self-employed, an employee or even retired, follow this step-by-step guide to discover how to do your German taxes online for FREE.
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Expats share their personal experiences and honest review on whether Lingoda is good for learning German after trying it for 2 months. Find out whether Lingoda is worth it with this comprehensive list of the pros and cons.
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A comprehensive guide for expats who need to convert their foreign driver's license in Germany. Find out how you can easily transfer and get a German driver's license with this step-by-step guide.
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Enjoy one of the best day trips from Berlin and spend a day at Flakensee lake in the Berlin Brandenburg region. Discover the best things to do there from camping, stand-up paddling, hiking and cycling trails, to how you can rent a grill boat.
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Tonsee: Day Trip To A Crystal Clear Swimming Lake Near Berlin in the Beautiful Region of Brandenburg
Enjoy one of the best day trips from Berlin and swim in the crystal clear waters of Tonsee lake. Discover the best things to do there from camping to scuba diving, directions to get to Tonsee lake from Berlin, and other essential travel tips.
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An expat's guide to Germany TV Tax (or TV license fee) and what to do when you receive this letter from 'Rundfunkbeitrag'. Find out whether you're exempt from paying or how to easily pay online with our English step-by-step translations.
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Deciding between bike sharing in Europe VS buying your own bicycle? Find out what the pros and cons are of using monthly bike rentals and read our honest review on what it's like to rent a Swapfiets bike in Berlin, Germany.
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The best photos spots in Berlin for photography lovers! Get street photography and photoshoot location ideas at these instagrammable places.
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How to sign up for electricity in Germany, save money by comparing prices and find the best electricity providers in Germany for your budget.
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Discover the best places to see cherry blossoms in Berlin. From dreamy, sakura-lined avenues to hidden spots to admire these delicate flowers away from the crowds.
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Need to get a corona test in Berlin? This guide explains how you can get a COVID rapid test ('Schnelltest') and PCR test done in Berlin. We explain how to make an appointment and included a list of corona testing centers you can visit to get your free, weekly COVID rapid tests done.
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Looking for the best areas to stay in Berlin? This Berlin Neighborhoods Guide outlines the cool, trendy districts to family-friendly suburbs.
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A detailed comparison guide on Busuu vs Duolingo, the pros and cons of each language learning app, and which one is best suited for your goals and learning style.
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Expats share tips on how to spot scams in the Berlin apartment rental market and avoid unscrupulous fraudsters like a boss.
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A personal account and honest review on how effective it was learning German on the Busuu app for 30 consecutive days and whether it's worth upgrading from the Busuu free to Premium subscription.
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If you want to reduce CO2 and help save the environment while enjoying an awesome mobile banking experience, this bunq bank review is for you.
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Looking for the ultimate scuba gift to spoil your family and friends? This guide lists 40 gift ideas that every scuba diver will love! From cool diving gadgets, must-have scuba gear to fun accessories that will suit every budget.
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Enjoy your favorite German Christmas drink whether you're visiting a Christmas market or not. This Berlin Gluhwein To-Go Guide will show you 60+ places to buy mulled wine in every district and neighborhood in Berlin.
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Deciding between living abroad in London vs Berlin? Find out the pros and cons of moving to Berlin vs London from expats!
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The essential scuba tips to know for diving in Zanzibar. From what diving conditions to expect, the best Zanzibar dive sites, what Zanzibar diving prices to budget for and an honest review on the Zanzibar dive center, Spanish Dancer Divers.
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Looking for Zanzibar hotels and resorts on the beach? Find out if Doubletree by Hilton Zanzibar Nungwi is worth it in this honest review.
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