PCSing to Ansbach, Germany | What You Should Know PART 1

[@SW-gf6zl]

I've been born and raised in Ansbach and it is very interesting for me to get some insider's insight about how life behind these fences is like 🙂 Since my childhood I always wondered about that (back then the Hindenburg Barracks were still used by U.S. military, which is now the University and the "Brückencenter" shopping mall). I wish you and your family a pleasant stay in my home town 🙂 - I always liked it there. A small town from an American perspective, yes... but everything you need is there; I remember we hardly ever had to go to Nuremberg for something that would not be available in Ansbach. And the landscape is just so beautiful 😍 - you should definitely try hiking in the forests or doing some bicycle tours 😊

[@vincentmeadows1]

My dad was stationed at Hindenburg kaserne from 1985-87, we lived in Bleidorn housing and I went to Ansbach American High School. I also played on a German soccer team down from Bleidorn by the train tracks call ESV Ansbach/Eyb. We left for Fort Knox Kentucky where I graduated in 1988. I then joined the army and found myself back in Ansbach in December 1988. Needless to say all of my high school friends and teachers were shocked to see me again. I ❤️ Ansbach

[@AshleyVering]

@vincentmeadows1 wow! That is so awesome!

[@vincentmeadows1]

@@AshleyVering your channel is awesome❤️I go back to Germany annually, it's like home

[@AshleyVering]

That’s so great! I hope we’ll be able to do the same!

[@kathleengill1273]

Great video Ashley! I lived in Fulda (an hour or so by train) below Frankfurt in the Reinhessen region. I loved it and taught at the elementary/high school on post for DODDS for three years. I loved living in Germany and enjoyed the travel, food, wine, shopping, etc. so much. My house is still full of things I got in Germany including my schrank. It's fabulous and I enjoyed the way of life so much over there!

[@AshleyVering]

Thank you! 😊 I‘m sure I will miss it!

[@budgetlikeagirl]

We just got to Grafenwöhr on the 21st of June and its so beautiful here! Our first big outing will probably be to Nuremberg in a couple months, once husband gets settled in his new position. Your videos helped me get excited for living over here, and i thank you so much for that!

[@AshleyVering]

Welcome! That is so exciting! Enjoy your big PX 😉 Nuremberg would be a great first outing! Make sure you check out Zeppelinhaupttribüne (Nazi Rally Grounds), Pizzeria Lammbock (our favorite pizza restaurant), the Nuremberg Trials Courthouse and the Castle! Nuremberg is really cool! Let me know if you need any help with anything while you’re over here 😊

[@nadeasukhan70]

We are headed to Wiesbaden in October and we are so excited! Your videos have helped so much and just make me more excited to go! My questions are how is it finding a job on base? I have heard it takes a while and i am nervous about finding a job. and how do you budget for travel? It's just my husband and I and we want to travel as much as we can when we are there. Are there any apps you use to help with booking affordable flights or hotels? Thank you again for your viseos they help out so much! ❤

[@AshleyVering]

That's so exciting! Finding a job on base is kind of difficult. I recommend checking out usajobs.gov now so you can get an idea of what will be available to you. It took me 8 months from the application to my first day. Travel is extremely cheap in comparison to the US! You will also receive COLA which is essentially a small boost of pay every month that you could set aside for travel. I use booking.com, Ryan Air for flights, and we have an American Express card so we use their travel to get points to use for bigger trips. I highly recommend looking into a travel credit card if that's something you're comfortable with because the points are awesome if you plan on traveling most four day weekends! DM me on instagram if you have any other questions 😊

[@lesley.powell]

Wehooo! Thank you for this sit down video loved it!

[@AshleyVering]

Thank you!! I really appreciate it 😊

[@conniewebster1498]

I remember Hindenburg Kasern, Bliedorn, ilisheim, Crailsheim our big px you would drive to Nurnberg ❤️ back in the 1990s loved living in Germany 🇩🇪❤️🎉

[@AshleyVering]

I love hearing about the changes that this little town has gone through over the years ☺️

[@bridgetgriesbach9811]

There’s a splash pad over in Bleidorn also that kids love

[@AshleyVering]

That’s awesome!! I never knew that!

[@suzted7]

I was in Ansbach from 72-91. We lived in housing in Katterbach. I went to school there from K-12. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade were on the left side of the high school…..3rd and 4th in Bleidorn, 5th and 6th in Barton and then 7 thru 12 at the high school. It’s home to me. I lived in Bldg O Apt 3.

[@AshleyVering]

That is so cool to hear! Ansbach has been so great to us! We are so lucky to have gotten the chance to spend almost 4 years here. I would love to have spent as much time as you did! Now the schools are right next to each other, both on Katterbach. I’d be curious to see what is different now from when you were here! It seems to change a bit every year! Let me know if you’d like any pictures or information about anything here now 😊

[@aowejamesnoble7909]

Stationed there many years ago. Tbh I'd move there if I could

[@shlokjagushte]

Hi Ashley, wanted to know what social life is like in Ansbach. I plan to pursue Masters in AUAS and would be grateful for any input you might have to share :)

[@AshleyVering]

Hi! What kinds of things are you looking to hear more about? Ansbach is a fairly small city, but there are many restaurants and things to do! You just have to do some digging for the good ones 😊

[@shlokjagushte]

@@AshleyVering mostly about the people and how friendly they are to new people or foreigners.

[@aowejamesnoble7909]

Btw is the golf course still ther? Horrid course but desperate times 😂

[@AshleyVering]

If you mean the one in Lichtenau, then yes! If not, it must be gone by now.

[@innerenlightement1305]

Can you please tell about jobs for students looking to study at ansbach near it. Please tell about it.

[@AshleyVering]

I am so sorry, but I do not have any information about jobs as most American spouses are not allowed to work off post. I know there is a Hochschule in Downtown, but again I was told I could not take a class there because we are here on a different type of Visa.

[@innerenlightement1305]

@@AshleyVering okay dear

[@Angryiestfry]

How did you go about getting a job as a spouse do you have any helpful info for my spouse

[@AshleyVering]

@@Angryiestfry check USAjobs.gov! That will show all of the on post listings. It does usually take a while so be prepared, but that is how I got hired!

[@Keith-wb2nn]

I lived at katterbach lease housing out of the back gate.... It was home is all I can say

[@DaniDani-nn5ug]

Did you find out where you’re going next?

[@AshleyVering]

Not yet. We are going to be here a few months past our original PCS date, but we should find out soon where we’ll be going next!

[@helfgott1]

welcome to germany