May 2021 - My JDRR

Removing limescale deposits & hard water stains – Simple solutions

May 31, 2021

People who want to have a clean house may know how difficult it is to maintain it. Especially, when it comes to the lime deposit in the bathroom, washbasins, toilets, etc. It’s not so easy to avoid due to the hard water but there are some solutions. I have shared my experience which could also help you to save money. What is a limescale deposit? A limescale deposit is a chalky deposit due to the calcium carbonate in water. You…

Barbeque in Germany - Important things to know

Barbeque (grill) in Germany – Important things to know

May 26, 2021

JDRR

Foods, Life in Germany

Cold days are over and here comes the long-awaited summer with the sunshine. Summer without barbeque is not fulfilled. The barbeque is one of the best things which we can do, it will be even good to do with friends and families. You can get some important information regarding the grill, law, etc. Apart from that, you can also get to know about the public places to grill, etc. Barbeque Vegetarian barbeque Non-vegetarian barbeque Vegetarian barbeque Nowadays, there are different…

Indian passport renewal in Germany – Complete process, sample application form

May 24, 2021

JDRR

Life in Germany, Travel

If an Indian is living in Germany and the passport is about to expire, then it is possible to renew your Indian passport in Germany. It is possible to renew the passport within one year of the expiration date. The process takes approximately 6 weeks to 3 months depending on the situation. So it is better to apply as earlier as possible. Process overview You can find the short overview of the passport renewal process below. Each process is explained…

Sample cover letter – Indian passport renewal in Germany

May 24, 2021

JDRR

Life in Germany, Travel

It is good to submit the cover letter while sending your old passport for the passport renewal. You can use this cover letter with the recipient’s contact information so that it is not necessary to write the address on the main envelope. You can just copy and edit this sample invitation letter. Red font texts – To be changed Black font texts – Not necessary to change Kindly replace the red font once you have finished editing. Submit the document…

4 simple steps to renew an Indian passport in Germany

May 23, 2021

JDRR

Life in Germany, Travel

There are a few important things that you have to follow while sending your documents to renew your Indian passport in Germany. Below are the 4 things you should do for passport renewal. I have categorized the above-mentioned points based on the activity you should do. Online works Filled passport application form The first step is to fill out the passport renewal application form. Select the correct category for filling out the form. It takes approximately 45 minutes to 1…

Sample Cover Letter - Submitting passport for visa stamping

Sample Cover Letter to submit passport for visa stamping

May 18, 2021

JDRR

Life in Germany

It is mandatory to submit the cover letter while submitting the passport for the stamping. You should mention some of your personal details as well the travel details. Your full name Visa type Passport details Intended travel date Enclosed documents You can just copy and edit this sample invitation letter. Red font texts – To be changed Black font texts – Not necessary to change Kindly replace the red font once you have finished editing. Submit the document only in…

Strawberry self picking from the farmland in Germany

Strawberry self picking from the farm in Germany

May 16, 2021

JDRR

Foods, Life in Germany

Picking the fruits from the trees or plants is the best thing ever we can do in Germany. There are several reasons behind that. One of the main reasons is that we will get to know from where we are getting the fruits and also in which condition. Obviously, if we are allowed to pick the fruits, we will select only the best fruits. Pick strawberry by yourself in Germany Visiting farm Visiting a farm is one of the wonderful…

Passport and visa photos for 30 cents in Germany

May 13, 2021

JDRR

Life in Germany, Travel

Many of us might know that the cost of a photoshoot is too costly. It varies from 15 to 30 euros just for the normal passport or visa photos. It’s quite costly for the students who do not earn money or earn less from the part-time job, internship, thesis, etc. There is an alternative way to get a cheap photo for passport or visa purposes. This process takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes. I’m sharing the step-by-step procedures and also…

Drying clothes inside the house – Important things to know

May 4, 2021

JDRR

Life in Germany

Drying wet or washed clothes (laundry) is one of the most challenging tasks in cold countries, especially during the winter or rainy days. So, most of us dry the clothes inside the house and it’s unavoidable to dry the clothes inside the house either due to the outside weather or non-availability of space. It is also unavoidable for the students who are living in a shared accommodation. Are we aware of the consequence and also its impact on our health…

Why is it important to select the universities before taking the IELTS test?

May 1, 2021

JDRR

Bachelors in Germany, Masters in Germany, Study in Germany

It is a very common question “What is the first step” to start applying for master’s studies in Germany. I’m writing this post based on my opinion and experience. University selection In my opinion, it is important to select the university at the first step. There are several reasons and also advantages. If you have selected the university at first, you will know the IELTS requirements of the universities in which you are interested. It means you will have a…

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