Before moving to Germany, I wanted to prepare myself on what to expect when I got here. I watched youtube videos debunking German stereotypes, learning about culture and everything in between. Naturally, there are still things that surprise me. Besides still seeing cigarette advertisements, like I mentioned here, a couple Continue Reading
Daily Life
Autumn in Germany
Happy Wednesday, Friends! Today’s post is going to be a little more informal. I wanted to share with you a few photos and what it’s like here in Germany in the Autumn. While my family and friends back home in Western Canada have been experiencing quite cold weather for this Continue Reading
4 Differences Between Canada and Germany
Tomorrow will be exactly 6 months since I arrived in Germany and if I’m completely honest, I still haven’t processed that fact that I’m thousands of kilometres away from where I grew up. On the flip side, life feels totally different than it did when we were still living and Continue Reading
Renting in Germany: 2 Things You Need to Know
Today I wanted to share the two big differences when it comes to renting in Germany compared to Canada. My renting experiences in Canada have been varied, so I know that everywhere you go there is always a chance that it could be different, but it’s good to be aware Continue Reading
The Challenges of Moving to a New Country
Moving to a new country, is exciting, stressful, and challenging, but rewarding. The lesson is not only about learning a new language and culture, but learning about yourself and what you’re capable of. It’s almost like having to re-learn and build up the confidence to do things that you already Continue Reading
4 Things I Love About Germany (so far…)
I’ve been living in Germany for over 5 months now, which blows my mind! Time has gone by so fast, but I think that can be attributed to the fact that I arrived when I was 6 months pregnant and I have since given birth. On top of that, it Continue Reading