Picture this: You’ve just finished a productive work session (whether that’s from your home office, a café, or wherever you create your best content), and you’re doing a quick closet check while putting together tomorrow’s outfit. “I literally haven’t worn half of this stuff in two years,” you think. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing – […]
Turn your Clutter into Cash: Tips for Successfully Selling at a Flea Market
So, you’ve decluttered… now what? Got a pile of treasures from your big clear-out and thinking of turning them into cash? Then you’ve landed in the right spot! In this guide, I’m spilling all my best flea market selling tips to make your flea market day a total win. Seriously, we’ve all been there, right? […]
Surviving the Berlin Bürgeramt: A Guide for Expats (and Brave Locals)
Welcome to Berlin — the city of rooftop bars, underground raves, and, naturally, the Bürgeramt. You came here for the art, the freedom, maybe even the döner kebab or currywurst… but now it’s time for something a little less glamorous and a lot more unavoidable: bureaucracy, baby. Whether you’re fresh off the plane, still clutching […]
Postal System Decoded: How to Send Mail in Germany 2025 (+ Cheat Sheet!)
So, you’ve found yourself in Germany, and now you need to send a package to your family back home or finally post that important paperwork. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by the options, rules, and sometimes puzzling German efficiency, you’re not alone. This guide is here to make sending mail in Germany easy, whether […]
Pfand Like a Pro: How to Recycle Bottles in Germany
Picture this: You’re standing in a German supermarket, holding an oddly crumpled receipt that says “Pfand,” completely baffled. Is this a fine? A secret tax? Did you unknowingly break some unspoken German law? The answer is no, my fellow expat—you’ve just stumbled upon the Pfand system, one of Germany’s most ingenious ways of encouraging recycling. […]
Make Space: How to sell and donate your stuff in Germany
Over time, we all accumulate items we no longer need—whether it’s clothes we no longer wear, books we’ve already read, or furniture that doesn’t fit our current home. However, every country has different options, offers, and regulations when it comes to dealing with old belongings. So, If you’re looking for ways to declutter and either […]
The Ultimate Guide to using DHL Packstation in Germany
Have you heard of Packstation for hassle-free package handling yet? Moving to a new country like Germany brings plenty of exciting changes, but it can also come with logistical challenges—especially when it comes to receiving packages. If you’re working long hours, don’t have a permanent address yet, or simply prefer not to rely on home […]