Everyone Is Moving To Berlin

Why grocery shopping in Germany is "like the Hunger Games" (Jae), which supermarkets you should know about, how much groceries will cost you each month, and how to order them online. Show Notes Jae Creates A Vice Radio (Spotify) Lail Arad - Everyone is Moving to Berlin (YouTube) "fortnightly" (vocabulary.com) Stiftung Warentest POV: du gehst bei Dm einkaufen (Karim Jamal auf YouTube) Restaurant Pa...

Astha moved to Berlin from India without ever having visited the city. After a few exciting first weeks, she was struck by migratory grief. In this episode, we talk with her about how to deal with loneliness and how to find friends in a new place. Show Notes Words And Not Much Esle (Astha's Podcast on Spotify) @asthaprakash (Astha on Instagram) Meetup.com Girls Gone International 10 Types of Odd F...

Jack and Jae discuss what it's like being gay in Berlin. Topics include Berlin's party scene and sex culture, finding a gay doctor, dating, queer events and activities, and how to find other gay friends. Do you know about an apartment or room in Berlin? If so, please let Jae know at everyone.berlin/contact Show Notes Siegessäule - Queer Berlin Mann-O-Meter e. V. - Berlins schwuler Checkpoint Docto...

Jae finally got his working visa — and work is what this episode is about. Whether you'll be working in the "gig economy", as a freelancer, or as a regular employee, here are some ways you could try to make money in Berlin. Show Notes Business Immigration Service (BIS)  (berlin.de) The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph (Goodreads) brutto-netto-rechner.info GoinGl...

Cari from Easy German joins us to describe the infamous  Berlin mentality  and ponder why Berliners often come across as cold or rude. We then try to establish the best method for learning German and share our favorite language learning tricks and resources. Show Notes Easy German Deliberate Spanish Seedlang Duolingo Tandem GLS Campus Berlin: German Courses for Adults Berliner Volkshochschulen: Le...

We're back after a short hiatus to talk about one of the reasons we took a break: Mental health. Jae talks about a mental breakdown he experienced recently and we both share mental health resources available in Berlin and Germany. Show Notes Psychosoziale Nothilfenummern in Berlin Berliner Krisendienst Psych-Info — die Therapeutensuchmaschine Contribute: everyone.berlin/contribute

Berlin is not as cheap as it used to be — but it's still one of the more affordable capital cities in Europe. In this episode, we go through all of the monthly expenses you should budget for if you plan to live in Berlin. Show Notes Cost of living in Berlin, and Germany (All About Berlin) Cost of Living in Berlin (Numbeo) Leipzig (Wikipedia) Compare gas, electricity and internet plans Verivox Chec...

Most people's first contact with Berlin is through travel. In this episode we discuss how to experience the city like a local. We also share Couchsurfing stories, explain how to spot a tourist and encourage you to go out and meet strangers. Show Notes Jae Creates a Vibe Radio  (Soundcloud) GLS Bank Couchsurfing Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel (Goodreads) Contrib...

Jack is back on the show and joins us for lively (!) discussion on the best German bank account, which phone plan to choose and how to pick a "Fitnessstudio" (gym) in Berlin. We also cover the infamous Schufa, cheap meals in Berlin, burger places, milkshakes, bubble tea, prices for alcoholic drinks, seasonal depression and Jack's nails. Show Notes Bank accounts N26 DKB * Girocard (Wikipedia) Wise...

Jae has arrived in Berlin! While his trip couldn't have gone any smoother, his first week in the city was quite a roller coaster ride: He found his apartment on day one, marvelled at German doors and the local recycling system, discovered Apfelschorle (and the price of tap water), bought a bike, crashed said bike, and experienced some serious culture shock. Show Notes How to sort your trash and re...

Manuel's friend Jack has been cycling around Berlin every day since 2012 and joins us to explain everything you need to know about the topic: Why Berlin is best discovered by bike, how to buy a bike in the first place, which type of bicycle to get and why electric bikes are a little bit like horses. Show Notes Jack's Instagram Fahrräder auf eBay Kleinanzeigen Komoot App Apps to rent bikes in Berli...

Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Neukölln, Tempelhof, Schöneberg, Mitte, Wedding, Prenzlauer Berg, Pankow, Tiergarten & Charlottenburg — an overview of Berlin's most important districts. Show Notes der Kiez (Duden) Verwaltungsgliederung Berlins  (Wikipedia) Karte: Die zwölf Berliner Bezirke mit ihren 97 Ortsteilen SO36 (Wikipedia) Flughafen Berlin-Tempelhof (Wikipedia) Goltzstraße (Google Maps) Florastr...

Finding a place in Berlin will require a great deal of organization, optimism and endurance. We have some tips for you. Show Notes All About Berlin: How to find an apartment in Berlin Berlin: Wohnberechtigungsschein (WBS) beantragen WG-Gesucht.de ImmoScout24 Contribute: everyone.berlin/contribute

Why move to Berlin, which types of visas can get you here, what you should prepare before the move and how to get an appointment for the notorious Anmeldung . Show Notes Alternative Berlin Tours Episode 4 of the Easy German Podcast in which we talk about life in Berlin All About Berlin Anmeldung einer Wohnung in Berlin (Termin-Suche) Contribute: everyone.berlin/contribute

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us at https://everyone.berlin  if you'd like to contribute. Music by Scott Buckley — www.scottbuckley.com.au