Emigrating to the Czech Republic: My path, my reasons, my plans

Emigrating to the Czech Republic

Some decisions are made overnight - others grow slowly. In my case, it was the latter. The idea of leaving Germany and starting a new chapter abroad has been with me for years. But as life goes, something kept getting in the way: Commitments, projects, personal ties - and last but not least, the comfortable familiarity of what you know. But at some point, the moment comes when you feel it:

Now is the time. Now is the time to act.

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MCS: When life forces you to move for the third time

Three forced removals due to MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity)

I am writing these lines from a vacation apartment in Pilsen, Czech Republic. It's a simple, clearly structured place. Kitchen, WLAN, a good table to work at. Everything I need - no more, no less. I'm not here because I'm on vacation. I'm also not here to follow a whim or start a new chapter. I'm here because I had to.

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