WELCOME TO OUR GERMAN-CHINESE FAMILY BLOG

(Because mixing cultures isn’t only exciting when it comes to food.)

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Here we share our adventures in everyday German-Chinese family life — including language chaos, government-office bingo, flight drama, fork vs. chopsticks debates, and other charming cultural collisions.

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Finally the Driving License

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On March 6, 2026, the big day had finally arrived: the day of all days. Her practical driving test was coming up — on the third attempt, which, unsurprisingly, did very little to create a relaxed...

The Driving Licence Drama

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We found out that, as a Chinese woman with a Chinese driver’s license, you’re allowed to drive a vehicle in Germany for six months. How generous. Tiny problem: the license is, of course, entirely in...