All Episodes
Through the Eyes of a Newly-Arrived Expat (Sarah From Syria, Canada, et al)
Aug. 12, 2019
I first interviewed Sarah back in July for a bonus episode , because she'd almost been caught by a scam. We had such a great discussion that I wanted to have her back on the show, and here she is. Although Sarah is new in Berlin, she is by no means new to the expat way of life: she has lived in Syr…
Tim From France - Not So Far From Home
Aug. 6, 2019
Tim Bourguignon is a French citizen who moved to Germany to be with his wife. He describes himself as coming in four flavors: Agile Coach, Chief Learning Officer, Mentoring Advocate, and Public Speaker. He also hosts a podcast called Software Developer’s Journey .
The E-Scooterpocalypse & Feeling Dumb in Germany
July 29, 2019
There are a lot of people—expats and Germans alike—who are not pleased about the e-scooter situation in big cities since it became legal for them to share bicycle paths and roads. E-scooter riders are apparently fast, reckless, and they just leave them parked anywhere and everywhere. But surely it …
Natalie from Australia - From the Outback to Europe
July 24, 2019
When learning a new language, it takes a long time before you're able to express yourself and articulate your thoughts, and so it's easy to feel like you're coming across as dumb. This is just one of the topics that Natalie, a stay-at-home mum from Australia, discusses about her time in Germany. Sh…
Shannon from USA - Church Bells and Bicycles
July 16, 2019
Meet Shannon from the USA, whose family were expats in Germany from 2009 until 2013. When they returned to the States, they realized their hearts were still in Germany, and so they immediately started making plans to go back. Shannon talks about falling in love with the German way of life, making c…
Arvi From India - Founding a Startup in Germany
July 9, 2019
Arvi is from India and moved to Germany 5 years ago to complete his studies as an engineer. He did this, but instead of returning home, he moved to Berlin and founded a startup with two other entrepreneurs. His company, MyHelpBuddy , puts expats who need a service or who have a problem in contact w…
Lori From USA - Teaching English, Learning Languages, and Raising Bilingual Children in Germany
July 1, 2019
Lori from USA has been teaching English in Germany for almost 40 years, so it’s not surprising that she has a thing or two to say about learning new languages. In fact, her language pedigree goes back to even before she moved to Germany, when she was a German high school teacher in the States.
BONUS: How Sarah Almost Got Scammed
July 1, 2019
In episode 5 , I discussed potential scams aimed at expats. Well, Sarah is a new expat in Berlin who very nearly got caught by an apartment scam. In this bonus episode, she describes her story and explains just how one of these scams is run by the scammers.
Don't Get Scammed + IamExpat.de Round-Up With Abi
June 25, 2019
Every month end, I'll take a look at some of the most interesting topics of the previous month. This time, Abi from IamExpat.de joins me with her pick of stories from June 2019. Also, Shaun runs through the top scams that expats need to be weary of, namely apartment scams, job scams, and financial …
The Essential Book for New Expats in Germany
June 18, 2019
Click here for the full show notes Buy the book on Amazon: From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom From the Bürgeramt to the Bedroom is a book aimed at new expats in Germany. It provides advice for common situations that expats will find themselves in, like going to the Bürgeramt, finding an apartment, o…
Noor From Pakistan - Don't Forget Your 'Gungs
June 11, 2019
Get the show notes on Expat Life Germany: Episode 3 Show Notes Noor has been in Germany on a student visa for around two and a half years. In this episode, he discusses his difficulties converting to a Blue Card, how it’s easier to make friends with younger Germans, experiencing snow for the first …
Dwight From Australia - Controlling the Transmission
June 4, 2019
Dwight Steven-Boniecki is an Australian transmission controller, writer, and film maker living in Cologne, Germany. He explains how he ended up in Germany and he shares his advice for expats (it has to do with dealing with the German authorities). He also has a tip for job seekers in Germany: reque…
My Expat Story
May 28, 2019
In the first episode of the Expat Life Germany podcast, Shaun Behrens introduces himself and tells his own expat story. He also discusses the recent EU elections and Germany's strange aversion to credit cards (which might now be changing). See the show notes for more information: https://expatlifeg…
The Germany Experience Trailer
May 19, 2019
The Germany Experience is a podcast about experiencing Germany through the eyes of outsiders - like immigrants, expats, tourists, and more. Here is a trailer to give you a taste of the kinds of conversations and stories you'll hear. Also featuring current topics and discussions about life in German…