How Balea Became Germany’s Most Surprising Global Export
The funny thing about life in Germany is that you often need someone from somewhere else to point out what’s […]
Getting a Pet in Germany: What Expats Should Know — and How Holistic Animal Medicine Can Help
Life in Germany has a way of changing you in unexpected ways. For me, that change came with four legs
Week 49: Understanding Pets in Germany with Tierheilpraktikerin Katja Herbst
This week, we dive into something many newcomers think about sooner or later: getting a pet in Germany. And let’s
How Yoga Can Help During the Migration Journey in Germany
Migration is not only a logistical challenge. It is a deeply physical and emotional experience. Moving to Germany often means
Week 48: Breath, Borders and Belonging: Vanessa Muñoz-Pretzell on Yoga and Life in Berlin
In this episode of Plus Forty Nine, Andrea hosts her first interview in the series and sits down with Vanessa
Why Laughing Helps You Adapt to Life in Germany
Adapting to life in Germany can be challenging — not only because of bureaucracy or language barriers, but because of
Week 47: Fax, Fear of Change, and 20 Percent Berlin: How Internationals Read the City
Week 47 of Plus Forty Nine takes us to Berlin with Andrew and Maurice, the two minds behind 20 Percent
Week 46: Building Home, One Form at a Time: Simple Germany, Techno, and the New Rules of Belonging
We’re replaying one of our favorite conversations with Jen and Yvonne from Simple Germany—a smart, funny guide to making life
Empowerment Instead of Overwhelm: Making Life in Germany Easier for Internationals
Moving to Germany can feel overwhelming — even for people who arrive well-prepared. Beyond visas, apartments, and jobs, there is
Between Two Worlds: Growing Up German-Mexican and Coming Home to Germany with Andrea Famel
Sigrid Today we’re sitting down with Andrea Famel. She comes from a half-and-half family – she was born in Mexico,