Angie followed her heart. Together with her husband Paulo, the Munich native now runs a holiday resort in Zanzibar - not an easy job.
- In December 2018, Angie from Munich emigrated to Zanzibar.
- She had met her current husband Paulo during a vacation trip.
- Angie has found her luck, but also reports some hurdles in the interview from tz.de * .
Munich - Zanzibar instead of Schwabing: Angie (43) actually dared. Born in Munich, she emigrated for her young holiday flirt Paulo. The two had met when Angie was on vacation in Zanzibar with her boyfriend at the time. It sparked immediately.
In a post in October 2019, the Vox emigrant soap "Goodbye Germany" reported on Angie's adventure. Together with Paulo, the Munich native has built up a new existence. The now married couple runs a holiday complex . But it is in the middle of a popular tourist area, the competition is tough. "It's incredibly difficult to make money here," Angie complained in the Vox article.
It has been over two years since Angie left her hometown. Has she regretted the move? In an interview with tz.de * , the 43-year-old readily provides information.
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In December 2017 you finally decided to emigrate to Zanzibar. Many people admired you for your courage. There are also some malicious assessments in the tz Facebook post. What does that trigger for you?
Angie: I didn't even notice it at first. My father made me aware that some comments are really messy. When I read in, I was really shocked, sad, angry, hurt and simply stunned. It is completely inexplicable to me what some people allow themselves to do. Raising the public about someone you don't know is really the bottom drawer. It hit me deeply. These "great crested grebes" should be ashamed!
It was not only in Munich that people became aware of your story. How did you experience the Vox contribution for "Goodbye Germany" looking back?
Thank God there were a lot of viewers behind our story; especially my loved ones from Munich . You really supported us. And since then, I no longer care about any malicious comments. We made it. And that's what ultimately counts.
If the dad comes from Munich, there's Tegernsee beer
It was visibly difficult for your dad to say goodbye at the time. Has he tried to bring you back to Munich?
He has been here three times now. We keep in touch via WhatsApp. We now even have a small WLAN box. As long as there is no power cut, I can be reached (laughs). My papa is incredibly committed to us and always brings provisions: cat food, chocolate and last time also Tegernsee beer .
It has been more than two years since you turned your back on Munich. Have you ever doubted your decision?
I have never regretted this step. It has always been my dream to leave Germany . My mother has always urged me to live my dream - and advise me to take the chance. So maybe it was fate, maybe a hint with the palm tree? Who knows, now I'm living my dream and in my mind my mother is sitting here next to me and smiling.
Vox contribution for "Goodbye Germany": "Were only busy building"
In the Vox article, viewers also got an impression of how tough the competition in the tourism industry can be. How is your business doing now?
We were just busy building for the first year. Of course, we had no income from this. My savings and legacy were quickly gone. But my father works hard for us and we can not complain. Of course, our income is not comparable to that in Germany. But we don't have to starve. In the meantime, we also have four employees who are like family members for us and keep well above water. Now it's time to pinch your butt and bite us through.
Running a business with your partner can be complicated ...
Paulo and I are a great team. He is one of the most European Africans I know and has a loving, ambitious approach and way of working. I am so happy to have him by my side as my husband , friend and rock in the surf.
Angie and Paulo enjoy their mutual happiness on a long beach walk.
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How did you imagine the typical Angie day in Zanzibar?
My typical day looks like this: wake up, drink coffee and go straight to work. There is always something to do. No matter if you are plucking grass, raking leaves or decorating. Women always think of something. Breakfast is then served at around 12 noon and work continues. And suddenly the sun is already setting ... the bottom line I've never worked as much as here. I was also self-employed in Munich, but they locked up after work and went home. We live in our workplace , so there is never an end.
Angie from Munich lives in Zanzibar: "At some point we will go crazy here"
With such a workload, aren't your nerves quickly bare?
Slowly (laughs). Even our employees have said that we need a change of scenery for a few days. If you always sleep where you work, you just can't get any rest . We will take the advice to heart very soon. At some point we'll go crazy here. Above all, we need time for ourselves again.
New bungalow in the resort: Angie and Paulo work hard.
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Communication with your Paulo was initially difficult. Do you already speak Bavarian?
Paulo and I speak a mix of Bavarian, Swahili, English and a few bits of MA (his mother tongue). We are completely relaxed there. Of course there are sometimes difficulties . But then our friends help us. Of course I also teach him Bavarian: Hello, gehma, let's go; simple things that he also uses. Sometimes I'm really amazed at what he blows out.
The resort, which Angie and Paulo run, is called "Michamvi Spirit". You can book your stay with Airbnb or booking.com. The couple accepts direct inquiries at michamvispirit@gmail.com.
What does Angie miss about Munich? "Weisswurst, kernel bread and pizza service"
Have you ever shown your husband Munich? Would it be conceivable for you to return there with him at some point?
I know I want to spend my future with him. But I can't say where that will be yet. So far, Paulo has no passport at all. Official matters are not so easy to regulate here.
Is there anything about Munich that you particularly miss?
White sausages, kernel bread and a clever pizza service. Of course I miss my loved ones very much. But after someone comes to visit me about every three months, that too can be overcome.
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Video: More and more Germans are emigrating
The Vox show "Goodbye Germany" shows the everyday life of the Neuhierls from Unterhaching. They emigrated to Florida in 2012 and live their “American Dream” with family, fitness and currywurst, as Merkur.de * reports.
* Merkur.de and tz.de are part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
