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Expat Books and Web Links
The following Web links lead to online resources of interest to expats or potential expats in German-speaking countries. The links below fall into the following categories: (1) Expat Clubs and Organizations, (2) Discussion Groups and Forums, and (3) Expat Web Sites. Also see our expat book selection below and expat pages for Embassies/Consulates, Online News in English, and Publications for Expats.
Expat Information and Resources
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- Expat Books - Helpful reading for expats in German-speaking countries (below)
- Expat Connections - Helpful links to expat organizations and information (below)
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- Embassies, Consulates
- Online News in English
- Publications and Info for Expats
- Books and Reading for expats and others
- Electrical Appliances Overseas - Advice and links related to this topic
- Expat Interviews - Expats share their experiences living in German Europe.
- The German language - Hilfe! (Help!)
- Rail travel info and links
- Schools in German Europe
- Shopping - Travel Store for expat needs
- Television overseas - Will your US TV set work in Germany? Jein! (Yes and no!)
- Travel - Airlines, hotels, and other travel-related links
Expat Books: Recommended Reading for Expats in German-Speaking Europe
Recommended books for expats selected for their relevance to Germany, Austria, and German Switzerland.
- When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do
by Hyde Flippo - The German Way by Hyde Flippo
- The Art of Crossing Cultures by Craig Storti
- Berlin (Eyewitness Travel Guides) by Magorzata Omilanowska
- German Survival Guide: The Language and Culture You Need to Travel with Confidence in Germany and Austria by Elizabeth Bingham
- In the Know in Germany by Jennifer Phillips
- Living and Working in Germany: Settle in Quickly and... by Christine Hall
- Living and Working in Germany: A Survival Handbook by Nick Daws
- Living in Berlin - a photo essay by Barbara Sichtermann and photographer Deidi von Schwaen
- Moving Your Family Overseas by Rosalind Kalb and Penelope Welch
- Survival Kit for Overseas Living for Americans planning to live and work abroad - by L. Robert Kohls
- The Xenophobe's Guide to the Austrians - A wickedly satirical look at the Austrians by Louis James
- The Xenophobe's Guide to the Germans - A wickedly satirical look at the Germans by Stephan Ziedenitz and Ben Barkow
- More Books for Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Expat Connections: Clubs and Organizations
WEB LINKS
- American Citizens Abroad - An extremely useful site for US and other expats. ACA is based in Switzerland and Arlington, Virginia.
- Anglo Stuttgart Society
- Bilingual Families Web Page (NetHelp.no) - Also see: Bilingual Parenting, an article by Nadine Lichtenberger, who shares her experiences in bringing up her children to be fluent in both German and English. Links to many bilingual parenting resources.
- Brits Abroad - The name says it all! Also for anyone interested in Britain and the British.
- Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum in Stuttgart. English and German.
- Expats in Bavaria
- Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas (FAWCO) - Sample cities with American women's clubs:
- German American Institute in Heidelberg. English and German.
- Germany Newcomers Club Directory (Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and 7 other cities)
- IWA Graz - International Women's Association, Graz, Austria
Expat Connections: Discussion Groups and Forums
- German Way Expats - Forum (Yahoo! Groups)
- Expat Exchange is a comprehensive US-based site designed to serve and connect expats all over the world. Links to resources of interest to expats.
- Expat Focus
- Expats in Switzerland - Forum (Yahoo! Groups)
Expat Connections: Web Sites for Expats in German-Speaking Europe
- AXA PPP Healthcare provides health insurance for expats in Europe and elsewhere.
- BBC German - Lessons and info
- British Expats
- Escape Artist - Tax, job, real estate listings, and other info for American, British, and Canadian expats
- Expatica has a Germany section.
- ExpatRepat Services, Inc. - A consulting firm with tips and info for expatriates and repatriates.
- Expats in Bavaria
- German Language at About.com - Hyde Flippo is your guide to learning German. Free online lessons and resources to help you learn Deutsch.
- Just Landed - Expat information, resources, etc.
- Life in Vienna - A Guide from Webster University in Vienna, Austria
- Mission and Project Support- Motoring in Europe, including tips, rental, leasing.
- Munich - Toytown Munich is “the city insider’s lifestyle guide to Munich, Germany.” A well-designed, informative site with good expat info, blogs, forums, etc.
- Oanda Currency Converter
- Overseas Schools for Americans. From the U.S. Department of State.
- Universal Currency Converter
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More Expat Connections
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- The German Way Forum - Join our forum, where we share info and tips about life in German Europe.
- Expat Interviews - Learn from those who have already been there, done that.
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