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
Mid-Year in Cologne: What I'm Noticing
Halfway through the year is a good moment to notice patterns—not to optimize everything at once, but to see what is working in the city and in your own rhythm.
Sixteen Years in Germany: What Actually Mattered
After a long stretch in one country, the lessons that stick are rarely the ones from arrival guides. A short list of what turned out to matter—and what did not.
German Directness at Work: It's Not Rudeness, It's a System
Blunt feedback in German workplaces is often a cultural default, not a personal attack. Learning the pattern saves years of misread tension.