Sunday Shopping in Berlin

Sunday Shopping in Berlin

The last Berlin Sunday-Shopping Day of the year takes place this Sunday, December 19. So we thought it would be a good time to repost our article on Sunday shopping in Berlin!

Remember, 2G rules (geimpfed / genesen) apply at most stores (grocery stores excluded),  and masks are mandatory.…

Berlin Christmas Markets


Berlin loves Christmas markets, and so do we! That’s why we’ve decided to give you a rundown on the Top 5 Berlin Christmas Markets this year and then guide you to more specialised markets so that you can experience Christmas in Berlin any way you want.…

What’s on in Berlin – Halloween 2018

Berliners do not need an excuse to dress up in costumes.  However, many have started to embrace Halloween in Berlin over the past few years.  Read on for Archer Relocation’s tips on how to spend your spooky day.…

How to Find a Berlin Apartment

Berlin is an extremely desirable and liveable city right now.  As a result, gone are the times when it was easy to find a Berlin apartment.  Due to gentrification and popularity of the German capital in the last years, rents are rising along with the competition from other lease applicants. …

International and Bilingual Schools in Berlin

Untersuchung for Your Child in Berlin


Families who move to Berlin with small children, or those who have had a baby in Germany, have probably heard about the U1-U9 checkups. The “U” stands for Untersuchung, which translates as “check-up” or “medical exam.”…

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The BMW Berlin Marathon 2018

On September 16, 2018 at 9:15 a.m., over 44,000 runners will line up in Berlin’s Tiergarten to tackle the 42.195 kilometers that will earn them the Berlin Marathon Medal in the marathon’s 45th year.  …

Expat adjustment

Culture Shock & the Expat Adjustment Curve in Berlin

Culture Shock

The Oxford Dictionary defines culture shock as “the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes”.…

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