Published inILLUMINATIONTo Winter Wonderland: Our Second Home ExchangeIn our first home swap story, I wrote this exact paragraph:Nov 1, 2024A response icon2Nov 1, 2024A response icon2
Published inILLUMINATION5 Simple Things Ukrainian Refugees Do Not Miss in GermanyIn one of my previous articles, I was writing about things that Ukrainian refugees are missing in Germany and other countries, even…Nov 1, 2024A response icon1Nov 1, 2024A response icon1
Weekends With Kids Around Berlin: Amusement Parks You Can Drive ToAs parents of a preschooler, we have this never-ending problem: how to keep the child occupied and entertained during the weekends? When we…Oct 3, 2024Oct 3, 2024
Published inILLUMINATION6 Simple Things Ukrainian Refugees Miss in GermanyIn this article, I will try to outline the things that Ukrainian refugees, especially women, miss the most in Germany.Nov 26, 2023Nov 26, 2023
Swapping Is Better Than Swiping: The Home SwapWhat is home swap or (home exchange) and how does it work? Read about our first experience swapping houses and why it’s cool!Nov 26, 2023A response icon2Nov 26, 2023A response icon2
Buying a House in Berlin, Germany: An Expat ExperienceAlmost all of Berlin seems to rent, but I wanted my own house. Was it difficult to find and finance it? What’s the market state? Read on.Sep 13, 2023Sep 13, 2023
Published inILLUMINATIONFly, Little Ukrainian: The Miracle That Didn’t HappenThe Russian war in Ukraine has reaped countless lives by now. One, however, has haunted me these last few days. One that I can’t forget.Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022
Published inILLUMINATIONUkrainian Refugees: Are They Privileged?There’s a marked difference in how Europe accepts the Ukrainians now, compared to other refugees. But do you want this kind of “privilege”?Oct 17, 2022A response icon1Oct 17, 2022A response icon1
Ukrainian Expats: The Guilt of SafetyHow can I not feel guilty for being safe? For having a roof over my head? For my child not having to hide from the bombs in the basement?Jun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022