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Living in Frankfurt has become so normal that I actually forgot my nine-year Germanniversary! Is it sad that a date that was once such a big deal has now blended into my day-to-day? Maybe. On the other hand, it means that I’m enjoying life in Frankfurt and am not counting down the days until I’m...
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Digitalisation and bureaucracy dragged Germany down to an embarrassing 49th out of 53 places for The Best & Worst Places for Expats report in 2023. Despite Germany’s career security, people who move here just don’t have the easiest start when trying to settle. But instead of complaining,...
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I have never felt as good as I do when leaving a hair salon as I do when leaving House of Bluecherry. Why? Because Harmonie, the owner, cares. I didn’t just walk out with a new hairdo. I walked out with a new appreciation of my magnificent afro hair. Located in central Frankfurt, I had walked...
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I rocked up to a snug, living-room bar in Frankfurt’s Ostend on a Saturday evening. The mood was chilled; dimmed living room lamps reflecting the cosy shades of our city’s sunset and mismatched furniture offering a chilled and welcoming vibe.On my solo arrival to the first live Dreierlei podcast...
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After living near Oederweg for nearly five years, I am convinced that it is the place to be for lovers of the city life who enjoy a consistent touch of community. Despite some people not being impressed with its recent developments, Oederweg and the surrounding streets are a great place to live,...
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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 non-Germans that move...