EXPAT IN THE CITY | News & Insights

New City – New Year – New Customs

December • 18th, 2018
by Constanze Sabathil

In western culture, right now is the time during which you start thinking about how to celebrate New Year’s Eve. (...)

The 5 most important insurances in Germany

December • 17th, 2018
by Franz Leeb

When living in Germany insurances in general are very important. And even some are compulsory. Therefore you should make sure that you have the insurance cover you really need. Find out which 5 are the most important.

New book by Dr. John I. Snyder

December • 10th, 2018

In his new book "Resenting God: Escape the Downward Spiral of Blame," Dr. John I. Snyder offers help from self-destructive patterns. If you're looking for a way out of your pain, "Resenting God" offers insights into the causes and consequences of resentment, and the cures for resentment against each other, the way to escape out of blaming others, and a way into healthy and joyful living.

Expert in the City: An Interview with Sascha Liebhardt

November • 21st, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Sascha is co-founder and Managing Director of the New European College in Munich.

Driving in the City: to car or not to car?

July • 21st, 2018
by Constanze Sabathil

Driving in a new city can be daunting for everyone. Public transport is a great alternative but if you, like the Expat in the City team, have a valid drivers license but don't own a car there are also plenty of opportunities. In this article explaining about a few great options. And one of them has a great offer for you!

Expat in the City: An Interview with Betina from Argentina

July • 21st, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Betina has been living in Munich since 2011. Find out what she wants to share with you about her experiences here in the beautiful capital of Bavaria!

Expat in the City: An Interview with Nefertiti Angelica Strong

June • 14th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Expat in the City: An Interview with Joana from Brasil

May • 30th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Joana was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. She came to Munich for an internship and stayed for love. Read about her tips here.

Public Transport in the City – “Farely” Easy

May • 21st, 2018
by Constanze Sabathil

“Streifenkarte,” “Tageskarte” or better “Wochenkarte?” Bus or subway? Read on for an introduction to Munich’s public transport!

Expert in the City: An Interview with Deputy Mayor Josef Schmid

May • 1st, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights Deputy Mayor Josef Schmid has to offer!

Recycling in the City

April • 17th, 2018
by Constanze Sabathil

What is the yellow garbage can for? Where can I put my glass bottles? And what is a Wertstoffhof? Find out about Munich's recycling and waste collection here!

Expert in the City: An Interview with Frank Thomsen

April • 17th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Frank Thomsen is the founder and CEO of Manyfolds, a new eco-friendly cardboard furniture system. Read what Frank has to share with expats in Munich!

Bicycle sign in Munich. (Photo: Barbara Bijvank)

Biking in the City: Munich on two wheels!

April • 11th, 2018
by Constanze Sabathil

The people of Munich love to be on their bikes – when they go to work, take their kids to school, or meet their friends – which is why Bavaria’s capital is also known to be the “Radlhauptstadt” (“Capital of Bikes”)

Expert in the City: An Interview with Dr. Manuela Beck from Munich’s Goethe-Institut

March • 28th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights Dr. Manuela Beck has to offer!

Expert in the City: An Interview with Alexandra Schmidhuber from Invest in Bavaria

February • 27th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights Alexandra Schmidhuber has to offer!

Expat in the City: An Interview with Lydia from the US

January • 25th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights Lydia would like to share with you!

Who are you and where are you from?

My name is Lydia Siebler – I’m an American who was born in Munich (...)

Expert in the City: An Interview with Carmen Álvarez-Cienfuegos Rico from the Spanish Embassy

January • 25th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights Carmen Álvarez-Cienfuegos Rico has to offer!

Who are you?

I am a Spanish civil servant from Madrid who moved to Munich 6 years ago. (...)

Expert in the City: An Interview with Gavin Carey from Mr. Lodge

January • 14th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights Gavin Carey has to offer!

Who are you?

My name is Gavin Carey and I am the head of international affairs with Mr. Lodge Real Estate Company.

Expat: An Interview with Expat in the City's very own Barbara Bijvank

January • 5th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights Barbara has to offer!

Who are you and what do you do?

My name is Barbara Bijvank and I am from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I moved to Munich in 2009...

Expat: An Interview with Expat in the City's very own Elisabeth Egger

January • 5th, 2018
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights Elisabeth has to offer!

Who are you and what do you do?

My name is Elisabeth Christina Egger. I was born and grew up in Tenerife, the most beautiful of the Canary Islands, and I have been living in Munich for almost 23 years now.

Expat in the City: An Interview with Daniel from Israel

December • 18th, 2017
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expat tips and insights Daniel would like to share with you!

Who are you and where are you from?

Daniel: I am Daniel, Israeli, in Munich since 2013. I came to Munich with my German partner and a beautiful little boy (Since then an amazing little girl as well). (...)

Expert in the City: An Interview with Andra Barboni from AMIGA

December • 18th, 2017
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights Andra Barboni from AMIGA has to offer!

Who are you and what do you do?

Andra Barboni: My name is Andra Barboni, I’m the project leader of the project AMIGA. I was born in Romania. 1993 me and my family, we moved to a small town close to Munich. (...)

Expert in the City: An Interview with Larry Schulz from the AGBC

December • 4th, 2017
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expert tips and insights President of the American-German Business Club Munich e.V. Larry Schulz has to offer!

Who are you and what do you do?

Larry Schulz: I am an American from the Chicago suburbs who has greatly enjoyed living in Europe, primarily Munich, since 1980. (...)

Expat in the City: An Interview with Angel from the Philippines

December • 4th, 2017
by the Expat in the City Team

Read which expat tips and insights a volunteer and startup founder in Munich would like to share with you!

Who are you and where are you from?

Angel: I am Angel from the Philippines. I came in Munich in 2013 for a study program. I come from geoscientific and programming backgrounds. (...)