Archive for May 2007

All about German Toilets

Nick • May 25th, 2007 • German Culture

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Daily Newsletter. Thanks for visiting!One thing I have noticed, all German toilets are near the front door. Why? Actually the answer is quite simple. Most german homes are built from stone and have a water outlet out fron to to […]

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Cheap Flights within Europe

Nick • May 24th, 2007 • Advice, Transportation

My top picks for cheap flights within Europe
www.Ryanair.com
www.Hlx.com
www.GermanWings.com
www.EasyJet.com
Advice: Book Ahead! The deals can change can change quickly when nearing the destination date. However booking ahead of time can yield some very lucurative results.
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Cheap Flights to Europe/Germany

Nick • May 23rd, 2007 • Advice, Transportation

Getting a cheap flight to Europe can be a real pain. It takes hours of searching in order to find the best price. However, with the right tools, it is possible to get to such destinations as Frankfurt from Chicago for $500 round trip.
www.studentuniverse.comIf you are a student, this site offers many attractive […]

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Where to Learn German

Nick • May 21st, 2007 • Learning German

There are many options available to learn German. Personally I studied through my University and then decided to apply directly on my own. If you know enough German applying directly is much cheaper as German Universities charge only 500 Euros per semester while my American University was charging at least 6000 per semester.

Here are some […]

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Getting a Visa

Nick • May 20th, 2007 • Visas

If you want to stay in Germany for an extended time you will need a visa.Work VisaOnce you find a job you can apply for a work visa. You have to bring your proof of bank funds, insurance proof, and a contract that you recieve from the job. Usually you have to find […]

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Working In Germany

Nick • May 20th, 2007 • Jobs

As I have shortly been living in Germany, I have been underway on the search for a job.If you are not a member of the European Union, this can be a very daunting task. However, if you are a native English speaker and have some education, you can use the following sources to help in […]

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