It has been exactly two months since I moved to Munich. The city is great and I am adapting very well to the new environment. Everyday I learn something here and fortunately I am able to help newcomers with my experience as well.
One of the first things that people ask when arriving in Munich is: how/ where do I find a home? The biggest pain in Munich is house as rentals are very expensive and it is difficult to get a place. So, my first advise would be to tell everyone you know that you are looking for an apartment and ask their help. Secondly, look up at German real estate websites, such as https://www.immobilienscout24.de/Suche/de/bayern/muenchen/wohnung-mieten

Another issue for a newcomer could be networking. In this sense, I strongly recommend joining some groups in social medias like Facebook. For example, the “Munich International Friends” group is a nice starting point for you to ask questions and look for tips in general.
Moreover, there are some very useful websites to enrich your knowledge about the town, its culture and so on. I can name here the ones I find most informative and that I usually access: Munchen.de (https://www.muenchen.de/) and Toytown Germany (https://www.toytowngermany.com/munich/)
Last, but not least, the language! If you are not a German speaker, you should start studying German as soon as possible! Even though Munich is a very international city and many people can speak English, learning German is a must. Why? Because it will open more possibilities for you and help you integrate locally. Here, my tip for you would be to enroll in DeutschAkademie. 
To conclude, Munich is a beautiful city and it can treat you very well. If you are starting a new life here, I really hope you are able to enjoy the parks, the river, the beer gardens, the cultural activities and more! 

Cheers,

Maiara

Do you know that the biggest car manufacturer in Bayern started as an aircraft engines producer? 

The Bayerische Motoren Werke was founded in 1916 as a merge of three companies that made aircraft engines, airplanes and automobiles. After World War I, it’s became a company focused on motocycles and automobiles.

The BMW headquarters is in Munich. Its construction started in 1968 and was completed in 1972. The tower is 101 meters high with 22 floors and is located next to the Olympic Village. The building is a notable example of architecture, and it is shaped as four cylinders like in a car engine. 

Right there it is the BMW Museum, a fascinating place that holds more than 100 years of history. 

Also there in the campus is the BMW Welt, where the company showcases its many cars and offers an amazing experience to its visitors!

In Munich you definitely have to add to your tour guide visiting the BMW Welt and BMW Museum. Even if you don’t like cars or motorcycles, at least you should go for the architecture! And if you say you don’t like any of these, you still should go for the fascinating environment and then take a walk in the surroundings (Olympia Park)!

How to get there? Just take a U-Bahn to Olympiazentrum and you will face the huge BMW buildings. From Marienplatz you will take only 15 minutes to get there! 

The BMW Welt is opened from Monday to Saturday from 7:30AM to 12:00AM, and on Sundays from 9:00AM to 6:00PM. Yet, the BMW Museum is closed on Mondays and opened from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00AM to 6:00PM. For more details, you can check the website.

So, visiting the BMW is a great experience and I am sure you will be amazed with the tour! Hope you enjoy!

Regards,

Maiara

I’d like to begin today’s post with a thought: it is never too late to learn. I am very curious and love learning about everything! In my case, I decided to learn German. It could be a New Year’s resolution or a thing in my bucket list, but actually for me it was a combination of need and want.

Need because I am living in Munich. I think it is important to my integration here. In other words, being able to communicate and acquiring a range of skills that can improve my life’s quality in both personal and professional environments. 

Want because German is relevant. It is the 3rd most widely language taught worldwide and it remains as the language with the most native speakers in Europe. Moreover, I want to be able to say the longest word “Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft” (just for fun!).

In this sense, I have enrolled for the German course in DeutschAkademie. I found out about the school through an advertisement in the U-Bahn, so I looked up for more information on the website and social media. Two main things made me choose DeutschAkademie:

1) The course is intense and focused, which is perfect for me to learn quick and with excellence;

2) Good reviews, as per general comments in social media. Besides, the course is in small groups, the teachers are great and the school is very neat and supportive to offer a unique experience to the students.

If you would like to learn a new language and/or if you are undecided on rather taking German classes or not, I strongly recommend you to start as soon as possible! 

Cheers,
Maiara