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This episode is jam-packed with tips on saving money in Berlin. There's transportation and dining tips, insurance recommendations, information on Turkish markets and food-sharing platforms, our favorite newsletters, and just a lot free stuff. It's time for Berlin money hacks!

Show Notes

• All the Hacks (Podcast)

• Neuköllner Wochenmarkt Maybachufer (Google Maps)

• Libanon Falafel (Google Maps)

• Sahara Imbiss (Google Maps)

• Too Good To Go

• nebenan.de

• Humana (Google Maps)

• Mit Vergnügen Berlin

• WOLOHO

• The Berliner

• Urban Nation

• Berlin-Ticket S (Berlin.de)

• Bliq

• nextbike

• Feather Insurance

• All About Berlin

• Check24

• MyJump

• Geizhals Preisvergleich

• DKB Girokonto (* Refer-a-friend Link)

• N26

• GenialCard

• Berlin Libraries: VÖBB

• YNAB - You Need A Budget (* Refer-a-friend Link)

• Other episodes mentioned

  • Berlin’s Lakes: Beaches, Buzz, and Nudists

  • Cycling in Berlin (Without Breaking Your Collarbone)

  • Insurance You Need (And Don't Need) in Germany

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There are almost 200 museums in Berlin — and Stephanie Pearson has seen many of them. A dedicated museum enthusiast, she has offered guided museum guides, currently works for a museum, and co-founded museums.love, a "Museum Lover's Guide". She shares with us her must see (and hidden gem) museum recommendations and offer tips for navigating Berlin's museums — even if you're not normally "a museum person".

Show Notes

• museums.love — The Museum Lover's Guide
• Pergamon Museum
• Liebermann Villa
• Brücke-Museum
• PalaisPopulaire
• Museum Island Berlin
• Humboldt Forum
• Jewish Museum Berlin
• Museum Sunday
• Samurai Museum Berlin
• Ramones Museum Berlin
• Dark Matter Berlin
• Urban Nation Museum
• Long Night of Museums
• Futurium
• Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt

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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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We're about to take a summer break — but first, a glimpse into Jae's "toxic relationship" with Berlin: He's getting evicted, received an unexpected 1,900 euros hospital bill and has a knack for receiving all kinds of fines and fees. Despite all that, he's staying resolute and optimistic.

Show Notes

• Deutschlandticket vs. VBB-Umweltticket der BVG
• 9-Euro-Fonds

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Is there too much (or too little) stuff in your life? In this mini-episode, Manuel explains how to buy and sell used things in Berlin. Besides (not-eBay) Kleinanzeigen and Vinted, two popular online platforms, there's the hugely popular Mauerpark Flohmarkt, various other fleamarkets and the Berliner Fahrradmarkt. (And: Scammers!)

Show Notes

• George Carlin: Stuff (YouTube)
• Kleinanzeigen
• Best of Kleinanzeigen (Instagram)
• Vinted
• Flohmarkt im Mauerpark
• Flohmärkte in Berlin (Berlin.de)
• Berliner Fahrradmarkt

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Berlin is amazing in the summer! In this episode, Jae details his trip to a local nudist beach, and Manuel describes his experience at a Kings of Leon open-air show. We also recommend visiting Berlin's open-air swimming pools, and Jae shares his experience hosting a party at Tempelhofer Feld.

Show Notes

• Teufelssee (Berlin.de)
• Outdoor swimming pools (Visit Berlin)
• Parkbühne Wuhlheide
• Waldbühne Berlin
• Fusion Festival
• Hurricane Festival
• Rock am Ring Festival
• Whole Festival
• Songkick App
• Bandsintown App

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Berlin, a city known for its urban "roughness," surprises visitors with its captivating parks. These green havens offer a respite from the hustle and bustle, inviting moments of escape, peace, and unity. In this episode, Jae shares his personal connection to some of Berlin's favorite parks and the significance they hold for him. While not an exhaustive list, this episode serves as an inspiring starting point for those eager to explore the vast greenery and discover the hidden treasures within Berlin's parklands.

Show Notes

• Parks & Gardens in Berlin (Berlin.de)

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In this episode, we share our personal experiences with therapy, offer guidance on recognizing when you might need therapy, and explain how to find an English-speaking therapist in Berlin. We also explain if and when therapy is covered by insurance in Germany, describe what a first consultation looks like, and provide tips for finding a permanent therapist.

Please note: This episode discusses mental health, but it's not a substitute for professional advice. If you're in crisis, reach out to a healthcare provider immediately or contact a crisis hotline in your country.

Show Notes

• Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (Goodreads)
• List of English-speaking psychotherapists in Berlin (All About Berlin)
• 116117 — Der Patientenservice
• PsychInfo: Psychotherapeuten-Suchdienst
• Berliner Krisendienst

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Berliners love their lakes — especially in the summer. In this episode, Manuel recommends 7 lakes to check out when you're new to the city, explains what a "Strandbad" is, urges you to avoid the crowds and gives a primer nudist culture (FKK) in Germany.

Show Notes

• Naked Berlin sunbather chases wild boar after it steals his laptop (I Am Expat)
• Berliner Seen (berlin.de)
• 11 schöne Seen in und um Berlin (Mit Vergnügen)

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It's been a year, and Jae is still looking for a permanent place to live. This episode is all about what he's learned in the process. Everyone who got an amazing place at a good price "just got lucky" — but you won't get lucky without being fast and prepared. We explore how to navigate ImmoScout, the popular housing platform, break down what you need to include in your housing application to stand out and remind you of the importance of personal connections. Stay hopeful!

PS: Manuel here. I said "tenant" when I meant "landlord" like 50 times in this episode. Hope that's not too confusing. Sorry about that!

Show Notes

• ImmoScout24
• WG-Gesucht

And here's a quick template for your housing application message in German (only if you are indeed employed and don't have any pets — translate this before sending it!):

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,

mein Name ist [your name]. Ich bin [your age, just digits] Jahre alt und habe eine Festanstellung als [your job title] bei [company name].

Ich habe keine Haustiere, bin ordentlich und zuverlässig und suche eine Wohnung auf Dauer in Berlin. Über die Möglichkeit einer Besichtigung würde ich mich sehr freuen.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
[Your full name]

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