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.
How living in Berlin can make you a better person
Moving to Berlin was something that changed my life completely. I didn’t know that before coming here and wasn’t ready for all of this. But living in Berlin changed my habits and way of seeing things, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the same guy who left Brazil anymore. And I blame Berlin for that.
Berlin from Above: The Amazing View from the Park Inn Hotel Alexanderplatz Viewing Platform
What if I told you that the best place to see Berlin from above is not the huge TV Tower in the middle of Alexanderplatz? It might sound weird at first but it makes a lot of sense after you think about it.
This is how Berlin used to look like back in 1936
If you go back to Fotostrasse archives you’ll see that we love to see old videos of Berlin. This short one from Berlin in 1936 is no exception since it shows how beautiful the city used to be and focus on the changes that were happening to the German capital during the time it was… Read More »Unexpect…
Conan in Berlin: From a Dominatrix Session to a Nude Beach
There are a lot of late night hosts on American TV but our favorite has been Conan O’Brien for quite a long time. With this in mind, you can imagine how excited we were when we realized that there would be a Conan in Berlin tour. Too bad we never manage to be in the… Read More »Unexpected Berlin: Hist…
A Visit to an Abandoned Boat in the Spree River
You’ve probably seen an abandoned boat in the Spree river. It lays quiet between the Molecule Man sculpture and Badeschiff, and it has been there since 1996, when German bureaucracy showed Franz Günther Van de Lücht, the boat owner, that his dreams of cruising through the waters wouldn’t become a reality. But there is …
Neheimer Strasse Murals in Reinickendorf
The weather wasn’t great when I took my bike from Neukölln to Reinickendorf to take picture of the Neheimer Strasse Murals but it was worth it. The cloudy sky, the trees turning orange and all the colours of those murals made the pictures great and here I’m to tell you more about street art in… Read More &r…
Our visit to Schulenburg Park and its beautiful fountain in Neukölln
You can find the Von der Schulenburg Park in the southern part of Sonnenallee, in Neukölln. Known to the people who live around it as Schulenburg Park this green space in Berlin is one of the many hidden gems this city has that hide in plain sight. At least, this is how I felt when… Read More »Unexpec…
Everyday Berlin by Alex Soloviev
Have you ever wondered about the people you see on the subway? Who are these people, and where are they going? I’m unsure if Alex Soloviev had this in mind when he put together his short movie about Berlin called Everyday Berlin.