1. Search usareru driving test and take the practice test for you drivng test. way easier than confusing yourself with the book.
2. We are on pfc pay and it sucks. This is an expensive area. So we have learned that coupons are your best friend. Get them sent to you. You can use coupons up to six months expired.
If you want american tv have someone back home install a sling box for you. Watch the afn channels here for free. Don\'t do anything throuh tks they are way expensive. We use vodafone for internet and phone and it is twice as fast as tks. For 34 euro you can call all of europe and us at no cost. TKS charges you to call other providers and all german landlines.
3. vat forms will be your favorite thing. This will allow you to shop at stores like ikea and other. you pay tax up front but at the end of the shopping trip or within 30 days you can go back and use multiple recipts for the same store and get your 19% tax back.
4. the price you see on the economy stores is the price you pay. so if it is 5.99 euro that is all you pay.
5. Immerse yourself in the community. I stay away from the uso tours. I find them to be expensive and we have had found cheaper rates on our own. If you look at ryan air trains and just driving yourself you can save moeny. You aren\'t on other peoples time.
6. Do the head start german class wiht you spouse. It is helpful. Also thursdays at the acs center they do free german lessons and the guy who runs them is great.
7.Christmas markets are fantastic. Mainz Wiesbaden (walking distance) and rudesheim are the favorites. Nurmberg as well.
8. Bring sheets in your suitcase and blankets. They are not given.Once at the house you are on your own. It is expnesive at the px and the selection stinks.
9. The farmers markets are great. The fruits and veggies there last longer than the commissary.
10. Look for a transformer before coming over. They are expensive here.