Profile for Lena

The unintended expat blogger behind Marble Sulpur Frost

Lena Schneider - Founder of Marble Sulpur Frost Photo: Marble Sulpur Frost

Hello, I am Lena

Project manager. Parent. An expat currently residing in Berlin, Germany.

A few years back, I moved here with my family. What began as a temporary assignment gradually became a new chapter of life overseas.

How It Started

Relocating to Germany wasn’t part of the long-term plan. Like many expat moves, it began as a work opportunity and quickly became something much bigger.

The first months were intense — new systems, new routines, new expectations. Everyday tasks felt more complicated than they should.

City skyline in Berlin, Germany
Life in Berlin brings its share of surprises. Credit: Marble Sulpur Frost

The Adjustment Period

There was culture shock, uncertainty, and a lot of learning by doing. But slowly, routines formed. We discovered places that worked for us, met other families, and started building something that felt stable.

Why I Built Marble Sulpur Frost

Most information online was either corporate-level relocation advice or surface-level tourism material. What was missing was honest, day-to-day family perspective.

This site exists to close that gap — practical guidance based on real life in Germany.

What This Site Is (And Isn't)