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 →
If I were moving or had relocated to a new city, I'd love to know what other people think about it. I've been living in Frankfurt for over 5 years now, and whilst I would never say 'never' when it comes to moving, I am more than happy to stay put. So what is it... Continue Reading →
The Dialog Museum provides an unforgettable experience - the loss of sight opens your eyes to a world of darkness. The one-hour tour in the pitch black provokes both excitement and fear, as you grow to value the significance of trust in order to navigate yourself around the museum. Of course, you are not completely... Continue Reading →
Standing tall and mighty, Goetheturm (Goethe Tower) can't be missed when you enter the City Forest from Frankfurt's southern district, Sachsenhausen. Originally built in 1867, in celebration of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the tower has been rebuilt twice. Those who have been in Frankfurt for a while may remember the tower's most recent reconstruction in... Continue Reading →
I spent 3.5 days in sunny Barcelona! What better way to share my recommendations than by creating a blog post!? Scroll down for all my faves! Good location to stay? My hotel was a stone’s throw away from Plaça de Catalunya, which was great. It’s bang in the city centre, a 30-minute walk to both... Continue Reading →
Remember this photo? 25 year-old me, a big hug and an even bigger smile. Heathrow airport, 11th August 2016. Ahh!! Where has the time gone? I moved to Germany to live out my dream, I've just turned 30 and I'm now celebrating 5 years in Frankfurt. It's all going on! My relocation has been one... Continue Reading →
I am thoroughly enjoying cycling in and around Frankfurt! After adjusting to the initial discomfort of the saddle and finally having some good weather, I cycled all the way to Mainz. Here are a few tips for if you're thinking of doing the same! How long will it take? According to Google maps, the quickest... Continue Reading →
Instead of locations and rent prices, I'm talking SCHUFA, viewings and email templates (in English and German!). The most important aspects that often go forgotten!Since moving to Frankfurt, I've lived in three shared apartments and eventually moved into my own place. I previously held an event on apartment hunting in Frankfurt and have recently helped... Continue Reading →
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