Kuchenzeit Stories
Kuchenzeit Stories
Kuchenzeit Stories Pod
Learn more about the everyday lives and professional experiences of Filipinos in Germany. Join Dee and Kriztel as they talk to other Filipinos about their experiences on integrating with the culture, learning the language, navigating German bureaucracy, coping with homesickness, and everything else in between.
Kiel Suarez on life as a visiting fellow in Berlin and research work on history, gender and sexuality
In this episode, Kiel talks about the journey that brought them to Europe. They also share their experience as a Filipino LGBTQ+ and how it shapes their career in the academe.
Jul 7, 2021
37 min
Troy and Grace Gonzalez on married life and working as Lighting Designers
Troy & Grace are our first couple on the podcast! They share how they planned to take their Masters abroad, and taking their married life to Wismar, a small town in Germany. They now work as Lighting Designers in Berlin and shed some light about this profession.
Jun 23, 2021
37 min
Environmental advocacy and pandemic parenthood ft. Paolo Domondon
In this episode, Paolo talks about his passion for working on social and environmental issues in the Philippines, Germany, and globally. He also shares stories about family life and parenthood in a new country during the pandemic. Follow us on Instagram: @kuchenzeitpod Visit our website: kuchenzeitpod.com
Jun 8, 2021
28 min
Settling abroad: all about German bureaucracy
Surprise! Here's Part 2 of the Moving Abroad episode. In this part, we talk about navigating the infamous German bureauCRAZY: local registration (Anmeldung), health insurance, finding an apartment, and opening a bank account. We share (hopefully) useful tips for anyone wanting to move overseas, particularly Germany! Disclaimer: The tips we shared are based on our personal experiences and if you are looking for official and legal advice, it is best to contact the proper authorities. Follow us on Instagram: @kuchenzeitpod Visit our website: kuchenzeitpod.com/blog/
Jun 1, 2021
19 min
Moving abroad: Some tips to consider before the big move
In this episode, we talk about our experiences when we were preparing to move to Germany. We share (hopefully) useful tips for anyone planning to move abroad. There is a Part 2 to this episode where we will talk about settling in and adapting in a new country. Disclaimer: The tips we shared are based on our personal experiences and if you are looking for official and legal advice, it is best to contact the proper authorities.  Follow us on Instagram: @kuchenzeitpod Check our blog: kuchenzeitpod.com/blog/
May 25, 2021
14 min
Isa Tabasuares on finding purpose in being of service to others
In this episode, Isa shares highlights of 14 years living in Berlin: taking on different jobs, releasing an album, and being of service through her career as a nurse and artist.
May 11, 2021
32 min
Kelly Abagat on the DAAD scholarship and recovering from COVID-19
Kelly shares her experience on receiving the DAAD scholarship grant for her Masters programme in Germany. She talks about her student life and how she recovered from COVID-19 during the early days of the pandemic. We are now instagram, follow us @kuchenzeitpod!
Apr 26, 2021
33 min
Annette Osmeña on adulting, navigating start-ups, and different business cultures
How do you prove that age is just a number — in the workplace and in a foreign city? Annette shares her stories as a young professional, from the time she moved to Berlin as a fresh graduate and getting on the tech start-up scene in the city. She also talks about navigating her way into adulting and the fun (mis)adventures she’s had along the way. Follow us on @kuchenzeitpod.
Apr 14, 2021
31 min
Welcome to Kuchenzeit Stories with Dee and Kriztel
We are Dee and Kriztel, two Filipinas based in Berlin, who are both continuously trying to find themselves in the city. In this episode, we talk about how our lives in Germany started and how our adventures intertwined at some point. We also share how Kuchenzeit Stories came about and what to expect from the podcast. Follow us on Instagram @kuchenzeitpod. 
Apr 14, 2021
17 min
Lea Millares-Sylvester on being a teacher and nurturing a Filipino community in Berlin
In this episode, Lea Millares-Sylvester talks about her experience as a teacher in an international public school in Berlin, drawing comparisons and similarities to education practices in Bangkok and Manila. She also shares how she became the host for all seasons of the Filipino community in Berlin.
Apr 14, 2021
28 min
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