Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, surrounded by forest and mountains

A Malaysian's POV

I’m a Malaysian and former Singapore PR moving to Germany with my family. Germany & Me is where I document and share my experience leaving Singapore, preparing for life in Germany, learning the language and everything I discover along the way.

Navigating Life in Germany

I'M CURRENTLY NAVIGATING ...

Open suitcase packed for an international move with the Singapore skyline in the background
Open suitcase packed for an international move with the Singapore skyline in the background
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at golden hour
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at golden hour

PR, CPF, banking, admin and the practical side of wrapping up life in Singapore before the move.

Visas, insurance, schools, paperwork and all the preparation involved in moving to Germany.

I'M CURRENTLY NAVIGATING ...

Open suitcase packed for an international move with the Singapore skyline in the background
Open suitcase packed for an international move with the Singapore skyline in the background
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at golden hour
Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at golden hour
German language study materials with an open notebook, book and coffee on a table
German language study materials with an open notebook, book and coffee on a table

PR, CPF, banking, admin and the practical side of wrapping up life in Singapore before the move.

Visas, insurance, schools, paperwork and all the preparation involved in moving to Germany.

The tools, methods, challenges and small wins that come with learning German along the way.

Marienplatz in Munich with the Neues Rathaus and Frauenkirche at golden hour
Marienplatz in Munich with the Neues Rathaus and Frauenkirche at golden hour

JOURNAL

The in-between moments, updates and things I’m figuring out as I go — from the research and decisions to the small wins, roadblocks and unexpected turns along the way. This is where I document the journey while it’s still unfolding.

Historic half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Historic half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

MY EXPERIENCE

Once I’ve gone through something from start to finish, I bring the whole experience together in one place — what happened, what I learned, what worked for me and what I might do differently next time.

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