Kuchenzeit Stories

Spending Christmas abroad and away from home hits different! In this episode, we talk about how we celebrate the Christmas season in the Philippines and in Germany. One is warm and joyful. The other is cold and cozy. We share our favorite Christmas markets in Berlin, what we miss the most, the traditions that surprised us, and the moments that made us laugh and nostalgic.From food, family, and Christmas parties to cold weather, quiet nights, and cultural shocks, we compare the similarities, the differences, and all the messy, funny stuff in between.🎧 Press play if you’re:✔ An expat or living abroad✔ Celebrating holidays far from home✔ Curious who really wins at Christmas 👀We wish you a lovely and wonderful holiday! Frohe Weihnachten und guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr! Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!

We’re finally back and officially German citizens! 🇩🇪In this episode, we take you through our full journey to becoming German citizens as Filipinos living in Germany.From the requirements to the unexpected twists, we share what the process was really like and the moment it finally became real. If you’re a Filipino in Germany (or planning to move here), this might help you! Grab a coffee and join us ☕️🎙️Follow us for more updates & send us messages:Instagram: @kuchenzeitpodYoutube: Kuchenzeit Stories

In this episode, Kiel talks about the journey that brought them to Europe. They also share their experience as a Filipino LGBTQ+ and how it shapes their career in the academe.

Troy & Grace are our first couple on the podcast! They share how they planned to take their Masters abroad, and taking their married life to Wismar, a small town in Germany. They now work as Lighting Designers in Berlin and shed some light about this profession.

In this episode, Paolo talks about his passion for working on social and environmental issues in the Philippines, Germany, and globally. He also shares stories about family life and parenthood in a new country during the pandemic. Follow us on Instagram: @kuchenzeitpod Visit our website: kuchenzeitpod.com

Surprise! Here's Part 2 of the Moving Abroad episode. In this part, we talk about navigating the infamous German bureauCRAZY: local registration (Anmeldung), health insurance, finding an apartment, and opening a bank account. We share (hopefully) useful tips for anyone wanting to move overseas, particularly Germany! Disclaimer: The tips we shared are based on our personal experiences and if you are looking for official and legal advice, it is best to contact the proper authorities. Follow us on Instagram: @kuchenzeitpod Visit our website: kuchenzeitpod.com/blog/

In this episode, we talk about our experiences when we were preparing to move to Germany. We share (hopefully) useful tips for anyone planning to move abroad. There is a Part 2 to this episode where we will talk about settling in and adapting in a new country. Disclaimer: The tips we shared are based on our personal experiences and if you are looking for official and legal advice, it is best to contact the proper authorities.  Follow us on Instagram: @kuchenzeitpod Check our blog: kuchenzeitpod.com/blog/

In this episode, Isa shares highlights of 14 years living in Berlin: taking on different jobs, releasing an album, and being of service through her career as a nurse and artist.

Kelly shares her experience on receiving the DAAD scholarship grant for her Masters programme in Germany. She talks about her student life and how she recovered from COVID-19 during the early days of the pandemic. We are now instagram, follow us @kuchenzeitpod!

How do you prove that age is just a number — in the workplace and in a foreign city? Annette shares her stories as a young professional, from the time she moved to Berlin as a fresh graduate and getting on the tech start-up scene in the city. She also talks about navigating her way into adulting and the fun (mis)adventures she’s had along the way. Follow us on @kuchenzeitpod.