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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. 

Here are some links to the stories we talk about:

Who’s affected by an airline passenger tax hike and what’s the future for budget travel:

• ‘Germany lacks a sensible airline policy’: Is budget air travel on the decline?

The changes to be aware of in May:

• Everything that changes in Germany in May 2024
• How to maximise public holidays like a German this May

What are the positives about living in Nuremberg?

• Five reasons foreigners should move to Nuremberg 

What’s it like to bring up children in a bilingual household in Germany?

• Key tips for raising bilingual kids in Germany 

German noises to help you sound more like a local:

• Six noises to help you sound more German