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3 posts, 18:04 hrs
Years ago when my son was at BIS, many of the families we knew lived in Pfaffenhofen. It has really grown a lot so plenty of things to do there and not a bad train ride into Munich.
Good luck!
5 posts, 15:18 yesterday
Hi, I am looking for a warm and caring person that would be interested in helping me out at home with childcare and some light household help (laundry/cooking). I will be home during that time, I…
8 posts, 09:50 yesterday
I always thought Ryanair only use Memmingen airport which is named Munich West . When we are flying to Ireland we always use Aer Lingus, we are no longer dependent upon school holidays or holiday…
9 posts, 21 February
I am German and they try it on me too, so it's everyone. This was a few years ago and I had interviewed, they said 'oh yea we can pay that but it's on 13 months..' - uhm, no, I have my salary in mind…
1 posts, 21 February
Dear TT Community,
Our family will be relocating from the US to either the Munich or Augsburg area this summer. We have a 6 year-old son presently in first grade, so I am actively researching…
6 posts, 21 February
Oh good. Though I am puzzled why the Austrians want to know how long you lived in Germany, when you apply to exchange your US licence within 6 months of being resident in Austria.
2 posts, 21 February
The more we go to English theatre at Deutsches Theater, the more English theatre and musicals they will bring!! So let's support them, and go see this great musical! I've seen the English Theatre…
37 posts, 20 February
I have applied for kontanthjaelp already and awaiting a reply. In Denmark, kontanthjaelp is around ~6,000dkk if you don't have a Danish degree, where the rate is nearly double (I had other EU friends…
17,068 posts, 18 February
This week we have a Toytown reservation for 7:30 pm at Garam Masala, Radlsteg 1 off the Tal, 80331 München. Nearest station: Marienplatz or Isartor all S-Bahn´s also going to Marienplatz U3, U6…
1 posts, 18 February
The next "run" of the Munich Hash House Harriers - the city's leading social "running" group - will be on Saturday 22nd February. Start time: 1500 (3p.m.) Start Location: near Mittersendling Sbahn…
1,026 posts, 17 February
Hi ladies! Happy New Year (I know I know, it’s already middle of Feb). Somehow I stopped receiving notifications from here so sorry for being MIA! I’ll be on vacation next week, but will try to make…
16 posts, 17 February
No need for slowing anything down here - omg if you knew the speed at which I talk, and the amount. But I know what you mean. I can't watch movies in German (just terrible) and it's tough to find…
2 posts, 16 February
Hi, I have a bit of a particular situation regarding my Anmeldung.
I am living in a flat that I rent here in Munich, been here 3 years so far.
My company is offering a new position, which…
1 posts, 15 February
Dear International Friends,
My name is William Thorp. I am one of the Athletic Directors with the Munich-Haar Disciples Baseball and Softball Club in greater Munich. We are a non-profit…
31 posts, 14 February
don't get your hopes toooo high but it's in that direction. The beef and chicken are ok, the "carnitas" are so bland it makes me want to cry. For me it's very "meh" but everyone's taste is different
60 posts, 12 February
You would be just about ok if you went alone. You could get a small place for 700-1000EUR, but bear in mind you would then need to factor in all the other expenses - food and drink, transport,…
1 posts, 12 February
The Women Entrepreneurs of Munich is a community focused on supporting english-speaking female entrepreneurs in the Munich area. On Thursday 20th Feb we have our next event : Woman Brand Yourself,…
1 posts, 12 February
I am British married to an American. We are currently here in Bavaria under Status of Forces and are not registered in the German system. My spouse retires later this year and we are going to move to…
3 posts, 11 February
Totally overlooked that the date didn't appear on the text. Thanks for that. Just posted another tasting on Portuguese wines and put the date in the title. The discrepancy in the timing was that it…
1 posts, 11 February
On this coming Monday (17th Feb), 16 wineries from Portugal's Douro valley will present their wines at a tasting event in the Hacker-Pschorr in Viktualienmarkt. There will be over 120 wines to…
1 posts, 11 February
Hi everyone,
We are an Indian couple with a 10 month old baby living in Munich. We have been here for over 7 years and like it here.
We would love to meet other Indian/English speaking couples…
1 posts, 11 February
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and Bake This would like to celebrate the power, pleasure, and pain of love with you. We'll use your suggestions to create romantic, dramatic, and…
6 posts, 11 February
Most likely you will be on the hook for these repairs. Possibly if you took pictures at the time of damage you can show the date of these images to the landlord, and any conversation logs (via…
5 posts, 11 February
Its depending on your longterm planning. If you want to stay here longterm a school teaching English and German might be an option. If its just a stint here following an other curriculum might make…
1,029 posts, 11 February
For entertainment budget I think 500-1000 EUR is fairly standard for most in Munich. Consider entertainment all things like going out to have a drink - beer gardens, cafes, bars, clubs, etc. /…
8 posts, 11 February
I am not going to ask how a person you dont know well got to father your baby then.
Interestingly your account which was opened up 16 hrs ago says you are located in Seefeld/Bavaria. Where exactly…
20 posts, 10 February
Considering your employment was terminated before you even completed 6 months, I don't think there is any point in going to a lawyer since you'll have to pay all expenses out of pocket with a very…
4 posts, 7 February
So I am currently on a study residence for doing a Masters and I received an offer higher than the Blue Card requirements. Accordingly I would like to change my student residence to a Blue card which…
1 posts, 6 February
Baseball Club MUNICH-HAAR DISCIPLES is looking to expand the coaching staff for their youth teams in 2020! Do you have baseball experience? Do you love the game? Past coaching experience is a plus,…
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