Jack is back on the show and helps us characterize Berlin's neighborhoods — from multicultural Neukölln, trendy Kreuzberg, gentrified Prenzlauer Berg to … Lichtenberg?

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Daniel Hahnemann, co-founder and CEO of Wundertax, talks us through the why and how of tax filing in Germany. We talk about when you can expect a refund, outline deductions for students and employees, and explain tax obligations for freelancers and businesses. If you study or work in Germany and haven't filed your taxes this year, this episode is for you.

Show Notes

• Try Wundertax for free and receive 5 € off when you file your German taxes through moving.wundertax.de (Werbung)
• Tax Tips from Wundertax

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Alice is a French expat. In our conversation, she explains her decision to ditch Paris for Berlin, details how she managed to find an apartment, shares tips on how to find work as a coder in Berlin, and provides insights into the secret society of French people in Berlin.

Show Notes

• Immobilienscout24
• WG Gesucht
• Meetup.com
• Unicorns in Tech
• Berlin Population 2024
• European elections: How to vote in Germany

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Jae has had some challenges with flatmates* and landlords*. So we dedicate an entire episode to tenant associations, deposits and everything you need to know before the rental dispute hits you. (*All names have been changed.)

Show Notes

• Berliner Mieterverein
• Mieterschutzbund
• Conny
• Mieterengel
• What is a Mietkautionskonto? (All About Berlin)

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In our first episode in 2024, we reflect on the growth of our podcast and the decision to release episodes on our own timeline. We express gratitude to our supporters and invite suggestions for topics and guests and talk about our personal goals for this year. For our main topic, we discuss the recent demonstrations against racism and the far-right AfD party in Germany.

Show Notes

• Jim Carrey's Wild New Year's Eve Celebration (YouTube)
• Buy us a coffee to support the show
• TED: The art of asking | Amanda Palmer
• Jae's Website
• Check Mag (No. 16 features Jae's art on the cover) 
• In the End, It Was All About Love (Goodreads)
• AfD (Wikipedia)
• Secret plan against Germany (Correctiv)
• Germans Push Back as Far Right’s Influence Grows (New York Times)

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Kevin Alterfritz, historian and Potsdam aficionado, takes us beyond Berlin’s shadow to reveal why many believe Potsdam is the real highlight. We explore the city's hidden gems, from the Dutch Quarter to the Russian Colony and the palatial parks that outshine even Sanssouci. Kevin shares his personal journey with Potsdam, tips for experiencing its compact beauty, and why it's known as Germany's Beverly Hills.

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Potsdam

You can contact Kevin at kevin.alterfritz@gmail.com. He also gives private tours of Berlin and Potsdam but be aware that he is often booked-up months in advance.

A great way to get to know Potsdam is with the walking tours offered by the city tourism office, Potsdamer Service & Marketing GmbH.

Kevin's inside tips for the summer:

1. Pfingstberg Belvedere
2. Meierei brewery and beer garden (The brewery pub is open year-round)
3. Marble Palace (This palace is open year-round on weekends)
4. Swimming area at the Heiliger See
5. Culture Area Schiffbauergasse
6. Villa Colony Babelsberg (The city tourism office tours given here are only in German!)

At this time of year (November and December), Potsdam offers several Christmas Markets.

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Lony and Sean fell in love with Berlin on a summer tour and spontaneously decided to swap their life in North Carolina for a fresh start in Berlin. The couple not only navigated the maze of immigration laws and managed to secure a skilled worker's visa for Sean, who's a barber by trade, but also quickly scored work contracts and an apartment. In this episode, they reveal the steps that led to their seamless transition.

Show Notes

• Lony's Mindmap
• Make it in Germany
• Expats in Wonderland
• Rowdy Barber
• International Women in Berlin (Facebook)

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Geoff and Alex — better known as "Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey" — join us to discuss their decade-long experience of living in Berlin. We talk about quirky German traditions, what it's like when everyone switches to English for your benefit and the pros and cons of the German supermarket-experience. They also have quite a few tips for Berlin newcomers.

Show Notes

• Americans in Germany Drinking Whiskey (Website & Podcast)
• AGDW - An Expat Channel (YouTube)

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