Ami
@Ami_in_Munich
American expat in Germany
Forum posts
13
About me
American
Lives in Munich
Speaks English, German
Registration: 18 September 2010
Activity
Best Gay area's to live, but work in Schwabing by mbdpope
Will be moving to Munich in late Jan and working in Schwabing, but would like to live in an area of other Gay/Gay Friendy neighborhoods, any ideas? Nice townhomes, houses, condos,...will be leasing unfurnished, we have 2 dog's (Golden R, and Border ...
Hi mbdpope, I've only been in Munich for about three weeks so I can't really offer any first-hand advice. But I found this website which might help: Munich Gay Travel Guide & Map Good luck with your apartment ... Read More
Planning to move to Munich by GuestPoster741
Hello, My wife and I have visited Munich twice in the past few years, enjoy what the city has to offer and are planning to move to Munich mid 2011, we're currently living in Sydney, Australia. I hold a German Reisepass but my wife doesn't. As we're ...
Hi chritker, My husband and I are going through the same thing. He's a German citizen and I am a U.S. citizen. We were living in the U.S., but he got new a job here so we just moved to Munich a couple of weeks ago. The first thing we did when we ... Read More
Looking for learning Deutsch in Munich by Aegypter
hey IM looking for studying in Germany which means that i should get to B2 in deutsch courses I already started in Egypt Deutsch course but i need to get my certificate from Germany as its better for learning the language so if anyone know language ...
Hi Aegypter, Have you checked out the Goethe Institut München? It offers courses and certification tests. Hope this helps. :) Ami ________________________________ www.munichami.blogspot.com Read More
Oh, that is not the way how we do it in Germany by fanling
Hi everybody, went to town today with my girlfriend Bea to buy some "Adventskranz", since Christmas is coming :-) Being a native German Bea didn't have any problem to get the shop assistant to do exactly as she wished, no matter how odd or ...
That's too funny! In a similar, but different scenario, I once went with a friend from Munich to a Bavarian-themed restaurant in Madison, WI. His surprise at the ways things were done cracked me up. He just kept saying things like: "That's not how ... Read More
Learning German by dnaraz
I am new to Germany, having come here from the United States. I am living and working with friends...so I am getting the day to day interaction of hearing the German language...however, I would like to learn it better and faster. I seem to do well ...
What about classes at a local university or language school? If that's not an option, maybe a private tutor? You can also order some awesome grammar books from amazon.de: ... Read More
Best areas to live in Munich
Hi, My husband and I are moving to Munich and trying to determine which area of the city we want to live in. We're both late 20s and would like to live in a cool, maybe artsy area with lots of shopping possibilities and good public transit options. ... Read More
Cost of living in Germany by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Germany. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
Here's a helpful site for cost of living comparisons is: mercer.com/costoflivingpr#City_rankings Ami munichami.blogspot.com Read More
Make friends in Berlin by Tony2010
Hello! I am currently in Berlin for study since September 2010. I feel very loneliness in Berlin because I can`t speak German. Is there any club or social chance to meet someone from native Englisn speaking country? I just want to make some friends ...
Hi Tony, Have you considered taking a language class? Not only are they great for developing German conversational skills, but you can also meet interesting people there who share similar expat experiences. Just a thought. ... Read More
Where in Germany by mikeysussex
I have recently returned from a trip to Dusseldorf. Can anyone suggest a quick guide or link to reasonable price places to live. I hear that Berlin is cheaper than DD, however I have only visited West Berlin. What's it like in the East? I am ...
I'm going through a similar quest trying to find a hip, artsy area in Munich, that's not crazy expensive...which, unfortunately, is not that easy. I did a little research and found a cool website: Patroc Gay Travel Guide Europe 2010. It has ... Read More
Where in Germany by mikeysussex
I have recently returned from a trip to Dusseldorf. Can anyone suggest a quick guide or link to reasonable price places to live. I hear that Berlin is cheaper than DD, however I have only visited West Berlin. What's it like in the East? I am ...
Are you only looking for a place in DD and Berlin? Or are you considering other cities/regions as well? Read More
Mattresses and Sheets by chrevbel
For whatever reason (I'll spare you the long version; suffice it to say that I'm still new to Europe and unfamiliar...), I am the owner of a 160x210mm bed. I purchased before doing adequate research, but have now discovered that mattresses have to ...
Hi chrevbel, Try amazon.de and use the search words: 160x210 Bettlaken. A few come up. Hope this helps! :) Read More
Moving to Munich
Hi, I don't have any specific questions yet, but wanted to introduce myself to this expat community. I'm moving to Munich in a couple of months with my German husband (I'm from the U.S.). But I certainly welcome any tips or advice on living in ... Read More