Germany
Cherry blossoms in Munich – where do we spot them
Spring has arrived, and so do the bloom of the Cherry blossoms in Munich! Though Ian excellent had a good opportunity to get up close to Cherry blossoms until I’ve been to one in Munich this morning, I instantly fell in love with this symbolic spring flower. Gorgeous, incredibly beautiful- something about this symbolic spring flower makes us fall in love. Updated 2023 Cherry blossoms in Munich – where and how do we find them It was my first time seeing the cherry blossoms in Munich because it was my first real spring experience, and I was quite overwhelmed by how beautiful these spring flowers were. That being said, if…
Oktoberfest in Munich 2023 – all you want to know
I joined the fantastic Oktoberfest in Munich on its re-opening day in September 2022, 2 years after it had been closed due to the Coronavirus. It was a wonderful experience. It was loud, fun, and crazy. Oktoberfest is a must-see if you’re going to Munich in September and October. If you plan to join, I am sharing my fantastic experience and some things you might want to know about Oktoberfest in Munich. For this year’s Oktoberfest, it will be on September 17- October 03, 2023. Updated: 2023 Oktoberfest in Munich quick information Location: Theresienwiese, Munich Dates: Saturday, September 17 to Monday, October 3, 2023 What to wear: Traditional Drindl for…
Family Visit visa to Germany- how I invited my mum and sister
I’ve been living in Germany since November 2019, and since then, I haven’t been able to return to the Philippines or see my family. Therefore, my husband and I invited my mum and sister and applied for a family visit visa from the Philippines to Germany. It was not an easy process, especially during this pandemic. It required a long and exhausting preparation, but it was all worth it. If you’re also planning to visit your family member in Germany or plan to invite them, let me show you how. But please note that this family visit visa to Germany was not sponsored, meaning we didn’t send them any formal…
My foreign life in Deutschland. How did it go in the first 12 months
Everything was new and felt unreal for me. I didn’t get used to the gloomy rainy days almost every day, plus the freezing temperature. That is to say, a major challenge that I conquered eventually while maintaining a good rhythm. This was my foreign life in Deutschland, aka my life in Germany as a Filipino. Coming from the Philippines, how did it all go in the first 12 months in the country that now I call my second home and new home? As I was writing this, a terrible headache has been torturing my head. I sat comfortably on the couch while my husband was in the dining area, working…
Twenty-four reasons to love living in Germany
When I was about to enter the airport for check in to my flight to Germany on November 2, 2019, my mother, almost the same height as me, gave me a massive bear hug. The most robust embrace she’d ever given me, and with tears almost streaming down her cheeks, she said,” I hope Germany will treat you well, and you’ll have many reasons to love living there.” I told her I would be alright and call her once I was settled down. Precisely two years today, I am celebrating my anniversary.because it’s been twenty-four months that I’ve been staying in the land of excellent beers and delicious pretzels. Here…
Filipino Traveling to Germany -a checklist you cannot overlook
I've been there and done that. I've heard this and that, stories from fellow Filipinos either traveling or moving to Germany. That being said, as a writer and having a goal to share valuable information to anyone who might be needing it, I decided to write down all pieces of information for any Filipino traveling to Germany, a checklist. Things that you simply cannot overlook. For so many reasons why.
A1 German Exam and Certificate – Your comprehensive guide
Before moving to Germany to join my German husband, I took the A1 German exam. I acquired a certificate. That said, If you’re planning to accomplish the same, moving to Germany to join your spouse or applying for an Au Pair, you must at least have taken an A1 German exam, passed it, and have a certificate. You can take the German language course at any Goethe school or International school that offers the language course. Here’s a comprehensive guide for taking the A1 German exam and certificate and frequently asked questions. Updated 2023 What’s the A1 German exam and Certificate? Start Deutsch 1 or A1, is a German exam for…