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Old 08-21-2013, 05:24 PM   #1
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Bremen to be exact. My wife is doing her master's degree so we will be moving there in October for 2 years. I was hoping people on here will have some advice/suggestions on living overseas.

I plan on working although not entirely sure what I will do. I have been to Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt but only for a few days each on vacation. I don't speak any German but plan on buying Rosetta Stone and taking language courses once I arrive.

Thanks for any help in advance.
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Old 08-21-2013, 05:31 PM   #2
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Just in time for Oktoberfest... prepare your liver for an intense workout
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Old 08-21-2013, 06:12 PM   #3
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Man.... now there's a poster I haven't seen in quite a while! What a throwback! One of the original '02's.
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I thought Oktoberfest actually took place in September
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Old 08-21-2013, 06:46 PM   #6
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Majority of Oktoberfest happens in September. There will be 6 or 7 days in October.
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Old 08-21-2013, 10:54 PM   #7
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Sounds cool ... as long as you don't decide you want to move into Poland too in a few years.
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Well, German is easy to learn for an English speaker. And Germany is awesome fun, even if you're under the average height of 6'7".

But Belgian beer is way better, no matter what those Krauts say.

So... visit Dresden?
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But Belgian beer is way better, no matter what those Krauts say.
Czech is best, though.


When I was in Munich, the tv in the hotel had one channel that showed nothing but hardcore lesbian porn (or, at least, that's what was on anytime I turned to that channel).
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Old 08-22-2013, 08:38 AM   #10
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Learn German with the free Duolingo app:

http://www.duolingo.com/

http://www.bremer-weihnachtsmarkt.de/index.php/en/

Bremer Weihnachtsmarkt 2012

Three days before the beginning of Advent one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany will be opened. All around the splendid town hall, the statue of Knight Roland and the fabulous Bremen Town Musicians you will discover a marvelous “village” built of splendidly decorated market stalls, stands and snack bars - full of expectations of Christmas. The marketing administration board has allowed a total number of 184 registrations. You will find some of the stalls are offering their articles for the first time in Bremen. Arts and crafts industry, chocolates, woolen articles and candles - for all the 1,5 million visitors expected in Bremen you will find plenty of inspiration for the celebration of Christmas eve.


from 29.11. to 23.12.2012 in the
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Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sundays from 11:00 a.m.

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Not sure what your background is, but the government of Alberta is hiring for their Alberta office in Munich, Germany.

gov.ab.ca
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I work with a guy who lives in Bremen. I haven't talked to him in a while, but could ask him any questions probably.
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Old 08-22-2013, 11:03 AM   #13
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Thanks for the help guys, I will check out that duolingo and the winter market looks cool, apparently the freimarkt starts just as I get there. Thanks for the heads up meanmachine13 but unfortunately that would be too far from Bremen. And DuffMan if you happen to talk to your friend and hear about any good areas to live it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again guys.
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Old 08-22-2013, 11:05 AM   #14
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Check out Hanover for a day. I love that city!
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Czech is best, though.
Even when I was in Germany, they said that the czech was the best.

It was sort of heart-breaking when I was in the Czech Republic and spent $0.70 on a room temperature beer (pilsner urquell) and realized it was far superior to any beer I've ever had in North America. My reaction to drinking a Keith's when I got back home: "What is this vile swill, I thought I liked this beer?"
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