Germany and Me
Two Slavic girls. One new country. Real expat life. We are Daria and Liza, navigating Germany and sharing the lessons we learned the hard way. This podcast is from expats to expats — honest stories, survival tips, and practical life hacks no guidebook will ever tell you.
📩 Contact: germanyandme.podcast@gmail.com
💌 inst: @dariaisonherway (Daria) & @heyitsmelizaveta (Liza)
Episodes

Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
17 min
In this episode, I talk about how to stay yourself while living abroad — how to preserve your identity, rely on your inner strength, and adapt smoothly to a new environment. Don’t lose yourself in foreign waters – listen now!

May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
17 min
What are they like, these Germans? Curious about the typical traits of Germans? Tune in and find out — including the surprising reason I give German men a big thumbs-up!

May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025
18 min
Think moving to Germany is only for the rich? I wasn’t rich — but I made it happen by saving and planning smart. Here’s how — and how you can, too. Good luck!

Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
22 min
Curious about what it’s like to live in a dorm? In this episode, I talk about the ups and downs of dorm life and share my own experience. Tune in and find out more!

Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
15 min
German words in Russian? Yep — they’re everywhere! Tune in and uncover them all in the middle of a sunny Maltese holiday dream. Hurry up and hit play!

Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
17 min
Listen to why I loved studying abroad for a semester and why it's still worth doing one yourself! If you're no longer a student, reminisce about this wonderful time by tuning in to this episode.

Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
20 min
We've all been there, or maybe some of us are now. If not, you're lucky! In this episode, we explore making friends and the hidden benefits of loneliness abroad.

Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
10 min
March 8 is not just about equal rights, feminism, and demonstrations—it’s more than that. Tune in and discover something new about this special day!

Feb 17, 2025
Feb 17, 2025
23 min
Here are the top 10 things that surprised me in Germany. Some of them still do. Just listen to this episode and compare my surprises with yours!

Feb 3, 2025
Feb 3, 2025
20 min
This episode is full of insights on learning the German language. It's not an easy task, as you might already know. Here, I share some tips on mastering German while living in Germany.







