Category: Moving Abroad with Kids
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Moving Abroad with Kids? The Most Underestimated Outcomes
Moving abroad with kids usually starts with careful planning. Planning Visas. Researching Housing and Schools. Calculating budgets. Families typically approach these decisions thoughtfully and thoroughly. I remember ticking off boxes and feeling oddly proud of how organised we were — visas submitted, housing sorted, school applications sent. On paper, everything looked right. And yet, once…
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The Ultimate Packing Guide for Families Moving Abroad
Packing for an International Move Is More Than Logistics You’ve made the big decision to move abroad. Now that the decisions have been made and the visas underway, you’re wondering, “But what do I pack?!” For many families, packing feels like the final hurdle. Suddenly, you’re standing surrounded by things that made your home, well,…
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Why you won’t see my kids online (Hint: Privacy Matters)
Have you ever looked at an account and wondered, “What do the kids think?”. Featured in every post, their little lives digitally documented online, often before they’re old enough to say “yes” or “no”. On the other hand, you might have noticed a lack of photos of my kids in my content. Sure, I share…
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How to Decide: Public or International School in Germany?
Introduction Moving to Germany with kids brings with it a lot of questions. One of the biggest being: What’s the best school for my kids? Local public schools offer full language and cultural immersion, while international schools provide familiarity with language and approach. This choice sparks debate for a reason—your child’s schooling will shape not…
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Should I Move to Germany With My Family? How to Decide If It’s Right For You
Am I making a terrible mistake?Is this really what I wanted?What if my children grow up not knowing where they’re from? These thoughts raced through my mind as we sped down the runway, finally departing for our new life as a family in Germany. After years of planning and months of being stalled, we were…
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Best Cities for Expat Families in Germany: Starting Your New Life
Starting the Search for a New Home Moving abroad with your family is a brave and beautiful decision. Whether for work, family commitments or you’re chasing a new adventure, this guide will walk you through the 7 best cities for expat families in Germany. With its strong infrastructure, high quality of life, excellent education system,…
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Personalized Relocation Services: What You Need to Know
Relocating to Germany as a Family Did you know that expats recently ranked Germany 49th in a survey of 53 countries when considering their happiness abroad? The report claims “Expats are the among the loneliest and unhappiest worldwide”. Yikes! But you’ve decided to move to Germany. Now what? The challenges of moving abroad are not…
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German Bureaucracy: How to Conquer it
Surrounded by paperwork and no idea what to do next? Welcome to Germany! After five years in Germany, I’ve cracked the code to successfully managing Germany’s infamous bureaucracy. Until you’ve lived here, it’s hard to believe the tail-chasing systems Germany relies on to keep it functioning. Like that time the Ausländerbehörde sent me details of…
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The girl behind the blog
As a little girl, I wanted to learn every word in the world. I had no concept that there were different languages. Dressing up as an artist for the school dress-up day, I wore a beret and even had a little easel of cardboard to carry. Because the clothes were better than what I thought…
