Just landed? 🛩️
Heya!
We’re Patrick & Duygu — a Filipino-Canadian and Turkish-American couple who traded life in Michigan & Ontario for Stuttgart, Germany in early 2024.
We didn’t move because we were chasing some romantic “European dream.” We moved because an unexpected work opportunity landed in our lap — and we decided to take the leap.
In the process, we’ve had our fair share of wins and struggles: navigating German bureaucracy, learning to cook on an induction stove, building a modern home with mostly IKEA furniture, and adjusting to cultural quirks we didn’t even know existed.
This blog is where we share the real side of living abroad — the helpful tips, the mistakes, and the small joys that make it worth it.
Moving to Germany & Expat Life
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Simple No-Fluff Recipes & Cooking at Home
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Home Office & Smart Tech
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Modern Home Styling (with IKEA Touches)
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Where to Next?
If you’re here to figure out whether life abroad is right for you, or to find a quick weeknight recipe, or just to we made a North American-style apartment in Germany.
Then you landed in the right destination.
This isn’t a highlight reel.
It’s the real thing.