This page serves as your guide to Berlin, a city that is always reinventing itself. I have explored its intriguing history and vibrant neighborhoods and discovered some hidden gems that you won’t find in a typical guidebook.
We’ll explore beyond the iconic Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building to discover quirky museums, street art, and remnants of the Berlin Wall. Have you ever heard of the Stasi Museum? It’s a chilling reminder of Berlin’s divided past. We’ll also explore the Museum in der Kulturbrauerei, where you can learn about the surprisingly vibrant heavy metal scene in East Germany.
Of course, every trip to Berlin is complete with indulging in delicious food. I’ll share my favorite spots to find the biggest schnitzel in the city and, maybe, the best burgers Berlin has to offer.
So, come along with me and experience the unique energy of Berlin. Whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, or just looking for an adventure, this page will inspire you to explore this captivating city.
Hackbert Burger: the best mayo and fries
This week in our beautiful #52WeeksofBurgers journey we decided to go local and check out Hackbert Burger. If you search for burgers in Neukölln you will find this place as one of the top rated ones, so we had to go and see what it’s all about.
Mixtape Burger: come for the bagels, stay for the meat
North of Tiergarten is Moabit, a lovely neighborhood surrounded by the canals, and this is where Mixtape Burger is. Mixtape Burger stands out by the use of bagels instead of your usual burger bun, so there we went in a lovely sunny Sunday to see what is it all about. Our third place in our… Read More »…
Zsa Zsa Burger: Great Burgers and Drinks in Schöneberg
In the corner of Motzstraße, surrounded by fetish stores in Schoneberg, you will find the burger of the week; Zsa Zsa Burger. We decided to visit this place since it was one of Felipe's favorites; it seemed cozy enough for the stormy winter we are having in Berlin, and well, what a fantastic choice.
Shiso Burger: Asian inspired burgers in Berlin
At the end of 2018, while everyone was deciding their healthy new years’ resolutions, we went the other direction and decided to challenge ourselves to eat a burger every week of 2019, the beginning of this journey was at Shiso Burger.
A Visit to the House of the Wannsee Conference in Berlin
Back in January 1942, leaders of the Nazi Party got together in a house next to the Wannsee Lake in Berlin. The goal for this meet-up was dedicated to the genocide of European Jews. Something that was later called the Final Solution to the Jewish Question.
Platform 17 Memorial Berlin: A Site of Holocaust Remembrance
Platform 17 Memorial was inaugurated in January 1998 to commemorate the deportation done by Deutsche Reichsbahn in Nazi Germany.
The Best Photo Spots in Neukolln: Where to take pictures in the coolest Berlin neighborhood
I moved to Neukolln back in early 2012, and since then, I have been taking pictures of the neighborhood. Some people would say that I take too many photos of the area! After a bar conversation about the hidden beauty of where I live, I decided it was time to share my favorite places. These… Read More »…
Berlin M-Bahn: The Brief History of the First Maglev train in Germany
Berlin’s public transport system is complete and includes ferries, buses, trams, and trains split into the S-Bahn and the U-Bahn. But for a brief moment in time, there was also the Berlin M-Bahn, and we will always regret not being able to take a ride in one since it was retired in 1991, a little… Rea…