Plus Forty Nine is the ultimate podcast for internationals and expats living in Germany. Each week we dive into the personal stories and experiences of other expats. Together, we look back on their unique journey and explore how they have adapted to life in Germany. We address key challenges, offer practical solutions and valuable tips to help you truly feel at home here. In addition to these conversations, we offer you a select news section, up-to-date information on local events and our ASK a German segment, where we get answers directly from our German friends to bridge the cultural gap. Whether you've just arrived or have lived here for years: Plus Forty Nine is your guide to life in Germany.
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Plus Forty Nine is the ultimate podcast for internationals and expats living in Germany. Each week we dive into the personal stories and experiences of other expats. Together, we look back on their unique journey and explore how they have adapted to life in Germany. We address key challenges, offer practical solutions and valuable tips to help you truly feel at home here. In addition to these conversations, we offer you a select news section, up-to-date information on local events and our ASK a German segment, where we get answers directly from our German friends to bridge the cultural gap. Whether you've just arrived or have lived here for years: Plus Forty Nine is your guide to life in Germany.
Week 45: Between Two Worlds: Finding Identity and Belonging with Andrea Fahmel
PlusFortyNine Podcast
22 minutes
2 weeks ago
Week 45: Between Two Worlds: Finding Identity and Belonging with Andrea Fahmel
In this episode of Plus Forty Nine, we speak with Andrea Fahmel, who grew up between Mexico and Germany - two cultures that shaped her identity, language, and sense of belonging.
Andrea shares what it’s like to live with a “liquid identity,” how German communities in Mexico kept traditions alive, and why directness something she once found intimidating has become one of her favorite parts of German culture.
Together, they talk about homesickness in the age of social media, the power of language in shaping integration, and the quiet lessons learned when you start understanding not just a country’s words, but its rhythm.
PlusFortyNine Podcast
Plus Forty Nine is the ultimate podcast for internationals and expats living in Germany. Each week we dive into the personal stories and experiences of other expats. Together, we look back on their unique journey and explore how they have adapted to life in Germany. We address key challenges, offer practical solutions and valuable tips to help you truly feel at home here. In addition to these conversations, we offer you a select news section, up-to-date information on local events and our ASK a German segment, where we get answers directly from our German friends to bridge the cultural gap. Whether you've just arrived or have lived here for years: Plus Forty Nine is your guide to life in Germany.
