Raising Kids Abroad
When I first moved to Germany, my kids didn’t come with me right away. It took some time before they joined me. They weren’t toddlers or even young children anymore; my youngest was already in… Read More »Raising Kids Abroad
November 2024
“Language Isn’t Enough!”
We all know how social media algorithms work: spend enough time watching certain videos, and suddenly, that’s all you see. For me, it’s been immigrant stories on TikTok, people sharing their struggles, their journeys, and… Read More »“Language Isn’t Enough!”
My First German Christmas Market
There’s something about Christmas markets in Germany that everyone seems to hype up. I’d heard the stories, seen the pictures, and thought, It’s probably just another market with lights. The one in Bonn wasn’t my… Read More »My First German Christmas Market
“Go back to your country!”
Whenever I hear someone say, “Go back to your country,” it stings. It’s a phrase meant to shrink you into a box that makes others comfortable. But where is “back,” really? For many, migration isn’t… Read More »“Go back to your country!”
Through Their Eyes
Imagine living in a town where everything feels familiar; the streets, the people, the language. It’s a place where history feels alive in the traditions you grew up with and the customs you follow without… Read More »Through Their Eyes
The Realities of Living Between Germany and Nigeria
You think you’re prepared when you move to a new country. You read the guidebooks, memorize a few phrases, and tell yourself you’ll adapt quickly. But nothing really prepares you for the small, everyday moments… Read More »The Realities of Living Between Germany and Nigeria
More Than a Slum
It was a regular day at my daughter’s school, and I found myself in a parent-teacher meeting. As the discussions wrapped up, my eyes wandered to the walls, where artwork and projects from students were… Read More »More Than a Slum
10 must-have items to stay connected to your roots. Part 2
Part 2: Celebrating Your Roots Daily Your Favourite Snack from Home If you know, you know. That one snack you’d give anything to taste again. For me, it’s Chin Chin… sweet, crunchy, and impossible… Read More »10 must-have items to stay connected to your roots. Part 2
10 must-have items to stay connected to your roots. Part 1
Part 1: Finding Home Away from Home Moving to a new country can be exciting, full of opportunities and fresh beginnings. But let’s be real… it can also get lonely! That longing for home sneaks… Read More »10 must-have items to stay connected to your roots. Part 1
Germany’s Call for Foreign Workers: “Are They Ready?”
On November 27th, 2024, DW News reported that Germany will need 288,000 foreign workers annually until 2040. This headline grabbed my attention, not just because of the staggering numbers, but because it made me question:… Read More »Germany’s Call for Foreign Workers: “Are They Ready?”
