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7 Christmas Cities in Germany for a Winter Trip Where to go in Germany for a Christmas atmosphere: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Monschau, Quedlinburg, Goslar, Gengenbach, Wernigerode, and Berchtesgaden. 7 Costly Mistakes Newcomers Make in Germany: How to Avoid Paying Lerngeld 7 Costly Mistakes Newcomers Make in Germany: How to Avoid Paying Lerngeld 7 Everyday Life Hacks for Living in Germany Practical tips for everyday life in Germany: apps for fuel and transport, second hand shopping, discounts, tap water, and bonuses for families with children. 7 Expensive Mistakes After Moving to Germany A practical checklist for newcomers in Germany: Anmeldung, mail, Rundfunkbeitrag, rental agreement, Haftpflicht insurance, Nebenkosten, Mahnung, Inkasso, and Schufa. 7 Scenic Train Routes in Germany: Ideas for Your Next Trip A selection of scenic rail routes in Germany: the Rhine, Sylt, Lake Constance, the Black Forest, the Bavarian Forest, and the Alps. 8 Mistakes in a German Motivation Letter and How to Fix Them A practical checklist for a Bewerbung, degree program, or Studienkolleg: which mistakes weaken a German motivation letter and how to make your text convincing. A Child’s Citizenship and Passport in Germany: Documents for Parents Who Are Russian Citizens How parents who are Russian citizens in Germany can prepare to obtain their child’s birth certificate, apostille, citizenship, and passport through the Standesamt and the consulate. A Fun Route Through Germany: From Kisses to Royal Beer A Fun Route Through Germany: From Kisses to Royal Beer A German Resume in English: The Lebenslauf Structure for Working in Germany How to write a Lebenslauf in English for a German employer: CV sections, personal information, experience, education, skills, photo, signature, and language selection. A language visa for Germany with a guarantor: when a Verpflichtungserklärung replaces a Sperrkonto A language visa for Germany with a guarantor: when a Verpflichtungserklärung replaces a Sperrkonto A Visa to Germany After a Denial: Can You Apply Again, and What Should You Fix? A Visa to Germany After a Denial: Can You Apply Again, and What Should You Fix? Abgeltungssteuer in Germany: tax on interest, dividends, and ETFs in 2026 How the German tax on capital income works: the Abgeltungssteuer rate, Sparer-Pauschbetrag, Freistellungsauftrag, ETFs, Anlage KAP, and foreign brokers.