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Catalans Abroad
5 June 2016 2.00 h

Arnau Navarro

Munich

Ten years and not counting

Arnau Navarro is from Sant Cugat del Vallès (Vallès Occidental) and he has been living in Munich (Bavaria) since 2012. Arnau works as an I.T. consultant.
Why did you leave Cat­alo­nia?
In 1996 I went to Ger­many to learn the lan­guage, I found a job and they of­fered to pay for my stud­ies as well. The plan was to stay a for year and I have been here now for 10.
Why did you choose Mu­nich?
I've lived in Mu­nich since 2012 and be­fore that I was in other cities around Ger­many be­cause of work. I moved to Mu­nich be­cause I find it one of the most beau­ti­ful places and it's also a great place to live (the Alps moun­tains are spec­tac­u­lar).
Are you happy with the job op­por­tu­ni­ties you found in your adop­tive coun­try?
In gen­eral it is not a big prob­lem, you can set your sights on the work you want and make some­thing out of it for your fu­ture.
What do you think is the best thing about liv­ing in Mu­nich?
The prox­im­ity of the Alps for moun­tain sports. Also the prox­im­ity to other coun­tries, such as Switzer­land, Aus­tria or Italy, all three are less than an hour and a half away by car.
What do you con­sider the high­lights for a first-time vis­i­tor on a short trip?
The city of Mu­nich it­self is great with the gar­dens and lakes that sur­round it. Bavar­ian cul­ture is full of life!
And if vis­i­tors have more time or make a re­turn visit?
Well, then they should head off to the Aus­trian Alps; there are un­for­get­table land­scapes. Also Neuschwanstein cas­tle: www.​neu​schw​anst​ein.​de
What do you miss from home most?
Mediter­ranean food!
Do you plan to go back to Cat­alo­nia?
No, be­cause the work sit­u­a­tion has been the same for the last 20 years.

SOME SUGGESTIONS

Can you recommend a place to have lunch with friends?
For typical German cooking with very good quality: www.der-pschorr.de/
Where would you have a special dinner for two?
Relaxed and quiet, with parking as well: www.brennergrill.de/
When is the best time of year to plan a visit?
June and July, or September to October
What is the best kept secret about the area?
Right in the middle of the city, at the English Park, you can see authentic performances of surfing!
www.muenchen.de/freizeit/sport/surfen.html
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