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Ever had the urge to jump into ice-cold water? If not, today’s interview might just inspire you to take the plunge! Join us as we chat with Philipp Brügge from Ice Dippers, who shares insights about their weekly ice bathing events held at various locations across Berlin. Our host Sigrid even braved the icy waters herself and interviewed some of the other participants to learn about their experiences and the benefits of this practice. As always, you can also look forward to the latest news and insights into German culture, this time presented by Jen and Yvonne from Simple Germany.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Leo Kaveh, who has been living and working in Germany for six years. He is now trying himself as an entrepreneur, aiming to create his own language learning model. We’ll delve into his experiences working in Germany and the challenges he’s faced. Additionally, we’ll recap some of this week’s highlights and take a closer look at the German term “Böllern,” exploring why it still holds such significance in German culture.

In today’s episode we are talking with entrepreneur Fernanda Suárez. Originally from Mexico, Fernanda founded her business Uvas de Mexico, allowing her to blend her roots with her new life in Germany. We’ll discuss her journey of adapting to a new culture and how she found love with a German husband. In our news segment, we’ll highlight some positive stories from this week, and in “Ask a German,” we’ll uncover the German obsession with eating sweet dishes as proper meals.

Today we are sitting down with Eden from the podcast “common ground Berlin.“ Originally from the US, Eden brings a unique perspective as we delve into the aftermath of the recent US elections. Today, roughly one month post-election, we'll explore how Germans and Americans living in Germany perceive the election results and their implications.
In our culture segment, we'll uncover the traditions behind "Wichteln" and share some tips on how to find the perfect gift for "Schrottwichteln." Plus, we'll wrap up with this week's news highlights, keeping you informed on the latest happenings.

With only two weeks left until Christmas, the festive spirit is alive and well across Germany. So let’s focus on one of the most cherished traditions of the season: Weihnachtsmärkte! In our Interview segment we are talking with Arikia, who is originally from the U.S., with a Greek name and Irish surname. After living in Berlin for over seven years, she’s finally secured her permanent resident permit. But this whole process often involves many steps and hurdles, which Arikia will share with us. We will also talk about pets of all kinds, how they are basically our children and what...

In today’s episode we are talking with Nikos. He is originally from Greece and now lives in Amsterdam, where he co-founded the platform “I am Expat.“ In our Interview section Nikos will tell us a little bit more about his website and events and how the Netherlands somehow cracked the welcome culture for expats. We’ll also dive into a comparison between Amsterdam and Berlin, discussing not only the job market and housing situation but also the social dynamics of making friends in the cities. In our culture segment we will explore the origins of Nikolaus Day and how families across...

In this episode, we sit down with Ivan Gabor, who has been living in Berlin for eight years. We will discuss his project "WahlheYmat," a playful take on the German word "Wahlheimat," which describes the home one has chosen. Together with Ivan, we will talk about how his organization helps expats in Germany, discuss the upcoming elections, and explore feelings of belonging while navigating not only bureaucracy but also human connections. In our culture segment, we will kick off the festive season by taking a closer look at Advent and in our weekly news wrap-up we discuss some new updates...

Igor has been living in Germany for over 12 years and currently resides in Berlin, where he curates the weekly newsletter “Handpicked Berlin." In this episode, we will talk with him about how the expat community in Germany has evolved over the years and share tips on how to survive the Berlin winters. In our “Ask a German“-segment you will learn why you should always look Germans into the eyes when clinking glasses and never to wish them an early “Happy Birthday.“ Additionally, we will take a look at this week's updates and explore the significance of the German "Totensonntag."

Join us today as we sit down with Jen and Yvonne from Simple Germany. One of them is a Latina, while the other is a "deutsche Süßkartoffel," and together they have created a platform that helps expats become experts in navigating life in Germany and manage everything smoothly. In this episode, they will share some valuable tips on how to get started in Germany and highlight common mistakes to avoid. As always, you can also look forward to the latest news and insights into German culture.

Do you have Aura or absolutely no idea what we are talking about? Listen to today’s episode to discover the meaning behind the Youth Word of the Year 2024. In our interview segemnt we are talking to Nadia Paredes, who has lived in various countries and continents, making her an expert on adapting to new homes and navigating cultural shocks. Together with Sigrid, she will reminisce about some of her experiences and share insights into her work as an art therapist. Additionally, we will delve into topics such as migration, cultural resilience and following instructions.