Living the Carnival of Cultures in Berlin
In 2026, the Carnival of Cultures in Berlin turns 30 years old and here’s everything you should know if you’re thinking about going.
The Sun Returns to Germany, and So Do We
During winter, many of us spend our days counting down to spring like someone waiting for release from a sentence.
Airport Anecdotes
I’ve had plenty of life anecdotes, some so absurd they feel like scenes from Mr. Bean 🤡✈️
So here’s a short collection of my airport stories 😅
When You Leave Germany, but Germany Doesn’t Leave You
When you spend too long away from home ✈️ and finally return, you discover something uncomfortable: you no longer fully belong anywhere 🌍. Home stops being a point on the map 📍 and becomes wherever the people you love are ❤️
How Do Some Latinos Flirt or Pick Up in Germany?
The end of summer arrives with plenty of intercultural romance stories 🌍❤️. In this post, I share a few tales of flirting between Latinos and Germans 💑✨.
The Foreigner 3.0
🚆📱 On the train I see foreigners texting AI. Me too 😅🇩🇪
It won’t integrate you or give you friends, but it removes a huge stone from your shoe: language as punishment 🤖🧠
Careful, though: relief can turn into dependence 👀
Encounters and Farewells about the friends who stay and the ones who don’t
Migrating to Germany changes the map of life 🌍 and the map of friendships too 🤝. An intimate and humorous reflection on time ⏳, distance ✈️, and the friends who choose different paths 🚶♂️
Spending Christmas Alone Abroad
December has the annoying habit of reminding you that you’re far from home precisely when you wish you weren’t. And yes, I say that from experience. I’ve spent many Christmases far from my country and my family, and each one has taught me something, even if some lessons came with nights of fried-egg rice or empty nightclubs.
Winter Depression and the Migrant
Winter in Germany hits harder when you’re a migrant. The cold, the darkness and the anxiety pile up fast. This is how I survive it without losing my mind
How I Found My Internship in Germany at a Job Fair
I went to a job fair with four interviews and no hope.
I was rejected every time.
I ended up with an internship, a contract… and a story that still makes me smile.
Autumn and the German Lessons
Autumn in Germany brings cold weather and shorter days, but German classes can still save your week.
Oktoberfest 2025 in Munich: A Beginner’s Guide
The Oktoberfest 2025 will take place from Saturday, September 20 to Sunday, October 5. In this post, I’ll share my experience, some tips I think you should keep in mind, and a few anecdotes. Hopefully, you’ll find it useful.