Germany and Me

Planting trees, mentoring girls in Uganda, baking cookies for charity 🍪 — how can your regular 9-to-5 make a difference?

We’re talking ESG, Ehrenamt, and whether companies truly want to do good or just look good. Plus, discover a fun German perk: getting an extra day off when you move! 

Traditional clothes, drinks, atmosphere, little details — and everything that makes Oktoberfest such a unique experience. 🍻🇩🇪 We’re taking you back to the Oktoberfest we attended three years ago and sharing our memories, impressions and everything that surprised us. Tune in and experience Oktoberfest through the eyes of two expats who’ve actually been there! 

Lonely? Sad? Frustrated and lost? Well, we both know it all too well. Stop! We’re here to cheer you up and tell you how it was for us — and how we found our own ways to survive, adapt, and eventually feel at home. Tune in — we’re here, with you! ⚓❤️

We’re diving into the funniest, weirdest, and most common stereotypes about Eastern Europeans and Germans. Are Germans really obsessed with rules? Do Eastern Europeans really never smile? We're unpacking the stereotypes that follow us everywhere. Which ones are true, which are ridiculous, and what do they say about us?

Customer service in Germany: misunderstood or disappointing? We share our honest experiences—from everyday cafés to luxury stores in Frankfurt—and explore why customer service in Germany can feel so different. We'd love to hear your perspective. Join the conversation!

For some of us, staying fit feels like hard work. In Germany, being active often isn't a task at all — it's simply a way of life. From hiking and cycling to SUP, rowing, dogs, and campervan adventures, Germans seem to be constantly on the move. What's their secret? Tune in to discover why nature and movement might be Germany's favorite recipe for a healthy and active life.

Have you ever been to a German sauna? Were you shocked, confused… or maybe just curious? 😄 In this episode, we talk about German sauna culture, FKK, cultural differences, awkward moments, and everything you wanted to know — but were afraid to ask. Tune in and explore!

What does “WG” mean? Who lives in shared apartments in Germany? Is it expensive and easy to find? And why does it sometimes feel like a casting? We share our experience in this episode — tune in!

Street festival season is here! We talk about why this tradition is so special, what to expect, and who you should (and shouldn’t) go with. Plus, our own experiences — and why Germany is so much more than Oktoberfest! 

Is work the best way to integrate in Germany? We explore how joining a German company can help you learn the language, understand the culture, and feel part of society much faster.

Vacations, public holidays, job security, generational gaps, and the smooth transition into retirement ;) — we talk about all this and much more in episode 3. Tune in!

Denglisch? Yes, it’s a thing. Can you survive in Germany speaking only English? In which cities is it easy — and where is German still a must? We share our observations and experiences in this episode. 

Are you a good fit for a dual study program in Germany? Too old to start — or ready to grow? No money, but big ambitions? Let’s find out if it’s worth it. 

Stay tuned! 

A true story from Wiesbaden — and my reflections on love then and now.