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  Thomas Zitzelsberger specialises as an expat tax advisor since 1997. He is a fully qualified accountant under German and Irish law and has gained extensive practical experience in advising individuals on both domestic an international tax issues. He has three years work experience in the UK, Ireland and USA. This means he and his team have an in depth knowledge of different tax systems in these countries as well as speaking both English and German fluently. This background gives EXPATTAX clients the comfort of knowing that everything is taken care of.   100% of Thomas's business can be conveniently conducted via email or telephone. A face-to-face meeting is not required. This saves you both time and money. Thomas is based in Munich, but he can provide equal services to clients anywhere in the world.   At www.expattax.de you can find a full online tax calculator in English language to use for free. In the blog section you will find answers in English language to most of your specific tax questions as an expat - in the unlikely event that you don't, give us a shout.     Thomas Zitzelsberger Spitzelbergstraße 12 B 81476 Munich Tel.: 0049-89-92 13 13 96-0 Email: info@expattax.de Web: www.expattax.de (contains FAQ pages about German taxes)   This is a paid placement posting.

Some of the teachers at Phorms, a network of seven bilingual schools in Germany, are taking lessons out of the classroom to increase children’s engagement with both learning and the natural world. Remember those halcyon days of childhood, when you would ride your bike for hours or climb trees with friends? With the introduction of modern technology and increased road traffic, many children are missing out on this experience entirely.   Instead an increasing number of children in Germany between the ages of three and 13 spend almost an hour-and-a-half watching TV each day. On top of that, they spend almost the same amount of time staring at a computer or smartphone screen. That’s around three hours of being indoors and inactive every day.   Maria Tasker, a British biology in Baden-Wurttemburg, understands the importance of fresh air for children. She also believes that the best way to learn biology is by being immersed in the natural world. It’s for these reasons that Maria regularly takes her classes outside for practical lessons.   Read more via thelocal.de: The bilingual schools taking the teaching outdoors   And find out more about Phorms education in Germany     This is a paid placement posting.

  The Bavarian Alps just south of Munich are a great place for a day of hiking. There are many mountains between 1,500 and 2,500 meters high with great views and interesting trails, all waiting to be explored by us.   We try to plan our hiking tours every weekend, either Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather. We don't go when thunderstorms are forecast. Our tours are typically between 800m and 1600m of height difference and 14km to 25km of distance. Usually they take between 6 and 10 hours. We start the season with the easier ones and during the year they will get more difficult (and more exciting). Often there are mountain huts on the way where we can buy food and drink. But be prepared with enough food and water in your backpack.   Although these tours are intended for meeting friendly people with the same passion for hiking out in the nature, they are often not for absolute beginners who haven't done any sport during the past two years. Hiking is sport and it is exhausting :-) ... even the easier tours have 800m of height difference and require a certain level of fitness.   This thread will be updated every time a new hiking tour is anounced. So click the "Follow this" button top right of the page if you are interested in receiving updates via email.   What you must always bring: - Hiking boots or hiking shoes - backpack - snacks and water (2 liters) - sunhat, sunglasses, suncream - water proof jacket and overtrousers   Always a good idea: - light jacket or sweater in case if it gets cold - dry shirt if the first one is wet from sweating - map and waterproof map cover - hiking sticks   Who can come? Depends on the tour. The easier ones require you to manage 6 to 7 hours of walking with continuous 2 to 4 hours of ascent (often steep). Also you should not have problems with heights. At some points you need to hike on cliff edges and sometimes you even need your hands. The difficulty will be announced on each tour. So please make sure that you are fit enough. :-)   What else? Things don't always work out as planned. Weather, trains, and conditions can change without notice, so a resilient sense of humour is always required. This is a meeting of friends organized by unpaid volunteers so you remain responsible for your own safety.   See also the related Facebook page: Munich International Hiking. And also the related Meetup page: Munich International Hiking.   And the archive thread from hikes in previous weeks.

  Our company's name is our program:   We are a meeting point for newcomers to Munich!   Location: Schliersee-Straße 25 81541 Munich   Tram 17 to Werinher-Straße: in front of our building S-Bahn 3 + 7: stations St-Martin-Straße and Giesing U-Bahn 2: Giesing   Ongoing morning courses Everyday German: childcare available   Our morning groups have been organized especially for spouses of expats to meet others. In all our courses the emphasize lies on speaking but you will also learn grammar and work with a textbook, and you will get homework.   These classes are not only language classes; we also talk about intercultural issues and try to help with questions about the new life in another cultural environment.     The beginner courses German for Everyday Life take place: 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays (depending on level) 3 x (45-minute) units / morning Group 2 - 6 students; average size: 4 students.   We offer childcare for the morning courses on a regular base. Our experienced nannies will take care for your little ones. Your children can play with a lot of toys and games or even go outside to the playground, which is in front of our building.     Take advantage of more than 20 years experience!   If you would like to learn German in a professional, private and care-taking atmosphere, please send an email to grell@meetingpoint-munich.de or call Petra for more information: +49 (89) 20 900 500.   www.meetingpoint-munich.de Getting settledMonthly KaffeeklatschCultural activitiesIntercultural Awareness TrainingIntensive Training: German / InterculturalWelcome Training (1 day)German Language TrainingBusiness GermanGerman for Everyday LifeChildcare availableSchool preparatory courses for kidsSummer Group courses for children    This is a paid placement posting.

Meetup held regularly for English-speakers in Stuttgart.   The venue varies monthly so check back on this thread often.   Click the "Follow this" button top-right to receive updates via email.   See also the archived posts from previous weeks.      

Who's suffering now?   As an EFL teacher for 30 years and independent insurance broker in Hamburg since 1992, John is very familiar with expat needs and solutions to these regarding insurance matters. John's specialities are:   Expert advice on full and supplementary health insurance for self employed and employed expats in Germany Quick professional support for visa applicants and the appropriate health insurance Income care Tax optimizing private and company pension plans Long term nursing care insurance Low cost term life insurance Household contents/renter's insurance Private liability and legal insurance Professional liability insurance   John always enjoys offering independent and free advice. At the client's request, consultation can be in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese and, finally, in French (on a good day!).   Feel free to skype anytime if you want face to face contact, including weekends. If calling from outside Europe, please don't forget the time difference!   John Gunn & Partner Radickestr. 28 21079 Hamburg   Website: www.gunnpartner.com Email: info@gunn-partner.de Tel.: +30 (0)28 4209 4757 Mobile: +49 (0)172 948 2994 OR +49 (0) 40 87409692 Skype: john.gunn3   This is a paid placement posting.

Every Wednesday evening at an Indian restaurant in Munich. Location varies each week.   Curry night is not just about having good food but also about having great time and lots of fun. The cultural diversity of people who are regularly part of this event is as colorful as the curry itself with all its different flavors and spices.   We particularly encourage newbies to join us and they are heartily welcome. It is one of the best events to ease yourself into TT where you can make instant friends over drinks and fine food in a pressure-free, casual atmosphere.   Come join us cuz when you are here, you are family.   Click the "Follow this" button top right to receive updates via email.     Every Sunday night at midnight all replies to this post are automatically moved to the discussion archive.

On Tuesday evenings members of TT go for drinks at one of Munich's local watering holes.   The chosen bar or beer garden varies each week. Everyone is welcome - especially newcomers.   Sign up now     Every Sunday all replies to this topic are automatically moved to the Tuesday drinks archive. Photos from previous weeks: One, two, three Further reading: What is TT Tuesday? and: A guide to finding the crowd at TT Tuesday