Hey, I'm Logan
Australian-born Kiwi living in Germany, based in Cologne.
I take the work seriously and try not to take myself too seriously. Still learning out loud—notes on systems, money, and life abroad.
What I write about
Perspectives on life in Germany. Clarity on health insurance, pensions, and how the German system works. Clarity on investment and financial planning.
Exploring lately
- How the German system actually works
- Investing and planning as an expat
- Writing to think more clearly
Important pages
Latest insights
The Functional Expat Trap: When Fine Is Not the Same as Free
Many expats build competent, successful-looking lives abroad. The harder question is whether the life fits, or whether it only looks fine from the outside.
The Midlife Money Check: Is Your Plan Still Yours?
A practical way to review money, career, and family decisions in your 40s and 50s so your financial plan reflects your actual values, not just old expectations.
Kölner Karneval—A Century of History and What It Means for Cologne Today
How Cologne Carnival has shaped the city over 100 years and why it matters for the local economy—and for anyone curious about life in Germany.