What is Relocation?
What do you think of when you hear relocation? We often find that people don't know what a relocation actually entails and what a relocation company actually does and all the fantastic benefits that come with being supported during a
Kindergeld – Child allowance, what you need to know!
Kindergeld (Child allowance) is something every new resident of Germany with children needs to know about. It is a payment made to parents for each child living at home up until the age of 18. It is paid monthly and
IRC Berlin in a nutshell!
Watch our new company clip and see what IRC Berlin is all about! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVHTB-oV63g&t=1
IRC Relocation meets Intercultural Training
Starting in 2020 IRC is excited to announce, that we will be partnering with Friederike von Denffer and Elisabeth Villalta (IRC Independant Consultant) for Intercultural training to support our assignees and their spouses and children on their relocation journey. We
A FEW THINGS I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN WHEN I MOVED TO GERMANY…..
That stores are closed on Sundays and on German public holidays. In case of emergencies, you can always go to the airport and use the grocery store there. It is more expensive, but it is open on Sunday!
Useful BVG Ticket Infos
1. BVG FahrInfo Plus Berlin von Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) - AöR BVG Fahrinfo Plus Berlin 2. Berliner U-Bahn: BVG-Karte von Mapway Limited Berlin U-Bahn MAPWAY Limited 3. BVG Tickets von Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) - AöR BVG Tickets - AÖR
Berlin, how you have grown!
Moving to Berlin in 1998 was an adventure: Adjusting to the “Berliner Schnauze”, their rough, often hurting tone and choice of words, was a challenge after leaving Munich and their “Grüss Gott” culture. But what I truly admired was the well thought through
Quick guide to Kindergartens in Berlin
One of the most important topics for a family with young children moving to Berlin is finding a kindergarten which suits their children and where they feel their children will be well looked after. So here we have just a small
Spring time in Berlin
The winter in Berlin can be long, cold, very grey and at times the city just simply cannot seem any drearier but come late March slowly but surely the sun begins to shine, the city starts to come to life,