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22 posts, 07:17 hrs
The OP has made her decision, and I'm glad we were able to assist her. For the benefit of an expectant dual citizen mother in the same situation who might peruse this thread in the future, another…
2 posts, 27 June
In the last 24 hours I was askeb by two people if I could teach english at a school/Gesamtschule and as a private tutor. I can't. But I can pass on the request to anyone whose interested. If anyone…
10 posts, 27 June
of a semi truck parked smack in the middle of the road, forcing cars to find an alternative route (and God knows how long he had it parked there--it took me at least 20 minutes to get home!)
Not…
9 posts, 27 June
I have just seen your reply. Sorry
hmmm, did you go through this program? I mean the program is for international studies so I think they know that students are not fluent in the German language.
5 posts, 26 June
Hi tlpapa!
You won't find any. Both, the one in BIO stores (Voelkel) & the other one (Carpe Diem) are pasteurized. But if you are in Berlin, you can look us up!
baerbucha-kombucha.com/...
3 posts, 26 June
you would be better off going Kitzingen as the prices are much better. I would recommend the one by the E-Center in Kitzingen or ''Stadtschnitt'' which is near to the Norma/city centre.
5 posts, 26 June
I haven't lived in Leipzig for some time, but it was fairly bike friendly back then. ADFC ranks it #9 for bike friendliness which isn't all that bad. fahrradklima-test.de...
1 posts, 26 June
Hey mates I've recently moved to Cologne and would be great to meet more people passionate about music. So if you play something and are up jam, if you produce music somehow, if you write about music…
9 posts, 25 June
No one is too late for anything. @keroleen - we've been there before. The first time the service was appalling, the second time much better - and for my money, the burgers are the best in…
6 posts, 25 June
From which university is your MBA? I recommend you check with your school's alum assoc. to find out if any of your contacts through school have jobs with int'l firms in HD and MA. You can also check…
3 posts, 25 June
Please use the search. When typing in "pediatrician Karlsruhe", this thread came up. See the 2nd post. It's from 2009, but might still be valid advice. This thread focuses on birthing clinics, but…
9 posts, 25 June
Some German ATMs also allow you to do a transfer even if you don't have online banking. Instead of putting the filled out slip in the box you enter all the information into the terminal after after…
25 posts, 24 June
please remember most people here speak 2 languages minimum here and alot up to 3-4....without knowing the language...you wont find a job, simple as that. You may get lucky however and find a company…
14 posts, 24 June
It sounds like plenty for the region depending on how much your rent cost which could be a bigger issue in the area. best part is usually there is no need for a car as a monthly ticket for ALL public…
26 posts, 24 June
Hey! I live here Its a University town of 250k give or take...rent can vary in the city itself as always. your best bet is roomates so they can also show your around a bit and speak german with you.
4 posts, 24 June
Thank you!! I will approach a member of staff this second time round before posting. Just so you know I posted pictures of a sofa, coffee table and tv stand all on one page. I then just wrote the…
7 posts, 24 June
dont worry...when you register with the Auslandersamt they will be sure to send you to one for 6 months intensive...and for free if you dont have a job. Just go on google and type in ''Sprachschule…
2 posts, 22 June
Depends on where you live now:
bmvi.de/shareddocs/de/fa...
Short translation:
If you are living in a EU member state you need to contact the equivalent authorities in that member state (in the…
15 posts, 21 June
Famous Eiernest, yes. But it's nearly impossible to get in as an outsider. The really small houses - 54 sqm for two rooms, 58 for 3 rooms an 60 for 4 rooms – all come with a 130sqm garden, originally…
36 posts, 20 June
I'll second this. You should have your technical ability listed but a lot of that will become important in round 2 when you talk to the developers. HR is the first stop and you need to talk about…
53 posts, 20 June
Hello All,
I am leaving in Friedrichshafen with my fiance for 8 months. We would like to meet new people and spend some time together. We have dog and we are almost every week in Seewald,…
6 posts, 14 June
If you have no luck, then try Dr. Hunns in Reutlingen. She might not take new patients at the moment (a lot of Ob/Gyns have stopped taking in new patients - I had the same problem when I moved to…
11 posts, 14 June
The Märchengarten in the palace gardens in Ludwigsburg is great for kids. Make sure you go there!
If you want to visit a castle, you could also go to Schloss Lichtenstein. It takes a bit longer to…
14 posts, 14 June
We recently had an ad (published profile) on immobilienscout and for us it brought nothing. Waste of money. We had better luck on ebay. I was kind of surprised, I thought landlords would be using it…
74 posts, 12 June
Hi All!
We (Aussie/Brit couple) are moving from Passau to Augsburg in the autumn. We're hoping Toytown could help in our search for an apartment: are you or do you know someone about to move out…
53 posts, 12 June
Funny how the subject changed !! :-)
First of all, I worked, as I said, in many countries as masseuse. In England I was a member of the Complementary Medicine Association as I had to have written…
11 posts, 10 June
Re insurance:
Pet liability insurance? Disability insurance for the breadwinner? Home owners liability insurance? Property insurance (fire, floodings, storms, landslides, earthquakes)? Legal costs…
2 posts, 10 June
Wow 4 months and no reply! I have a sitter that is in Gunningen (1.5 hours from where you are located). The fees are pretty reasonable (22 per day) and it is written on the website that if the dog…
1,105 posts, 10 June
@keroleen - Glad to hear Wednesday isn't a problem! And should you desire a tête à tête, well, that can always be arranged... @Tincablinca - Looking forward to seeing you again, it's been a few…
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