Before You Pack. What Expats Wish They Knew Before Moving to Berlin

Things to know before moving to Berlin — essential tips for newcomers

Berlin attracts people with promises of affordable living, creative freedom, and international opportunity. Half of them leave within two years. The difference between those who stay and those who leave is whether they understood what they were actually moving into before the plane landed. Things to Know Before Moving to Berlin Housing Is Berlin’s Biggest […]

Berlin Arrival Priorities. Your Week-One Survival Checklist

Week-one checklist for newcomers arriving in Berlin

Julia arrived in Berlin on a Tuesday afternoon with two suitcases, a job offer starting Monday, and a three-page list of things various websites told her she needed to do immediately. By Wednesday evening, she’d spent eight hours researching bank accounts, comparing health insurance plans, and panicking about apartment viewings. All while her German SIM […]

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