After a 7-hour train journey from Frankfurt, I arrived in Ruhpolding, ready for the Speakery Summit conference. This little town welcomed me with small fairytale-like houses that have rows of flowers sitting perfectly on their balconies. Accompanied by a backdrop of the Alps, this wasn't your typical location for a business conference. As with most... Continue Reading →
Living in Frankfurt has become so normal that I actually forgot my nine-year Germanniversary! Is it sad that a date that was once such a big deal has now blended into my day-to-day? Maybe. On the other hand, it means that I'm enjoying life in Frankfurt and am not counting down the days until I'm... Continue Reading →
I flew to London for the Black Ballad Weekender, a two-day festival to celebrate a decade of Black Ballad - a platform that publishes articles, holds events and collects data for and by Black women. Whilst running the Work & Careers room at the Black Ballad Weekender, I joined sessions including 'Investing,' 'Black Women in... Continue Reading →
Digitalisation and bureaucracy dragged Germany down to an embarrassing 49th out of 53 places for The Best & Worst Places for Expats report in 2023. Despite Germany’s career security, people who move here just don’t have the easiest start when trying to settle. But instead of complaining, I’m writing because I want you to know... Continue Reading →
I have never felt as good as I do when leaving a hair salon as I do when leaving House of Bluecherry. Why? Because Harmonie, the owner, cares. I didn't just walk out with a new hairdo. I walked out with a new appreciation of my magnificent afro hair. Located in central Frankfurt, I had... Continue Reading →
I rocked up to a snug, living-room bar in Frankfurt’s Ostend on a Saturday evening. The mood was chilled; dimmed living room lamps reflecting the cosy shades of our city’s sunset and mismatched furniture offering a chilled and welcoming vibe.On my solo arrival to the first live Dreierlei podcast recording, I ordered a drink at... Continue Reading →
After living near Oederweg for nearly five years, I am convinced that it is the place to be for lovers of the city life who enjoy a consistent touch of community. Despite some people not being impressed with its recent developments, Oederweg and the surrounding streets are a great place to live, enjoy a coffee... Continue Reading →
I’ve spent years telling you how great life in Frankfurt is. So when I read that my beloved home abroad was ranked second worst city to live for expats in a survey – better than Johannesburg but not as bad as Paris – I was shocked to say the least. Especially as the number of... Continue Reading →
I’ve tried it all: short trips, long trips, try-to-do-nothing trips, do-absolutely-everything trips, 48-hour trips, squeeze-it-in-with-a-business-trip trips. Whew! Visiting home comes in all shapes and sizes, and I can confirm that waking up to a “your flight is ready for check-in” email when you've barely got home from the airport is the-absolute-worst trip. So how do... Continue Reading →
I was confused as to why my then manager was laughing as I shared my weekly updates with the team. "No one can understand your accent," he, a fellow Brit, explained as I then realised that although everyone could speak English, my thick Souf Lundon accent wasn't going to fly with my predominately German teammates.... Continue Reading →
I am SO excited to have visitors in Frankfurt now that we can travel again! After lots of outdoor exploring in over the last two years, I can't wait to share my discoveries with friends who come to visit. Here's a Friday to Sunday plan of what you might want to do when showing friends... Continue Reading →
I find working in a foreign language to be a chicken and egg situation: If your professional German (for example) isn't sufficient, then you won’t get a job where you need to use German, but if you don’t have a job where you need to use German then you won’t be able to improve your... Continue Reading →
In 2016 I asked my employer if I could relocate from London to Frankfurt on a temporary basis. My request was declined as it was thought that I should be in the London office. I was grateful that it was at least considered, but I was itching to move abroad, so I relocated to Frankfurt... Continue Reading →
If there's one thing you can't miss in Frankfurt, it's the rippling water that skips along the body of the River Main, hence the name Frankfurt am Main. It's the longest river that is located entirely in Germany and is a great place for locals and tourists to enjoy their spare time. If you fancy... Continue Reading →
As for many of us, my homes and family are located across borders. Throughout the pandemic, the reality of this has proven difficult. During the recent Christmas period, I shared updates about the travel/Corona rules for the UK and Germany. It was an extremely stressful period, and I promised that I would share more of... Continue Reading →
Learning German is not easy. I am fully with you if you're struggling to remember the random genders, master the pronunciation of umlauts, and move one part of the word to the end of the sentence - sometimes. A languages degree provided me with a solid foundation, but is by no means the sole reason... Continue Reading →
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