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.
Mäusebunker: The Monstrous Building Berlin Tried to Forget
The Central Animal Laboratory of the Freie Universität, known as the Mäusebunker, is one of Berlin's best examples of Brutalist architecture. We visited the building at the end of December 2016 to see this strange-looking structure in the middle of Lichterfelde.
The Only Place to Find a Lenin Statue in West-Berlin
If you want to find a Lenin statue in West Berlin, you must walk between trucks and factories in the industrial park south of Neukölln. It feels like Lenin is left out of the city but, somehow, I believe that he is in the right place. Far away from the tourists and close to the… Read More »Unexpected …
Where to stay in West Berlin: My Stay at the Fantastic 25hours Hotel Berlin
It’s not that usual for me to stay in a hotel in Berlin but, after I had heard my friend André from Viagem Criativa talking about the best place to stay in West Berlin, I had to find an excuse to stay at the amazing 25hours Hotel Berlin. So, there I was for a few… Read More »Unexpected Berlin: History…
We Will Forget Soon: An Interview with Dario-Jacopo Laganá
A couple of days ago, I sat down with Dario-Jacopo Laganá in Mitte to talk about We Will Forget Soon, his project documenting the traces of the Red Army in Germany. I bought a copy of the book We Will Forget Soon, and we scheduled a short talk since I wanted to ask him some… Read More »Unexpected Berl…
How to enjoy MyFest Kreuzberg in the best way possible
For me, MyFest Kreuzberg is the unofficial open-air party that marks the beginning of summer in Berlin. The trees are all green, and you can see people on the streets for the first time in a while. It marks a new season, a new beginning and, since 2012, I try to go there and enjoy… Read More »Unexpect…
The Haus: Turning a soon to be demolished Bank into a Temporary Gallery for Street Art
The Haus is Berlin’s newest attraction, and it can only be described as one of these things that only happen in the German Capital. We say this because over 150 artists were invited to turn a disused bank into a temporary gallery for street art. Every room becomes a piece of art, and there are… Read More &r…
David Bowie Berlin Concert 1987: The Glass Spider Tour in front of the Reichstag
When David Bowie died in early 2016, we were not surprised to read a tweet from the German Foreign Office mentioning how he helped bring down the Berlin Wall. We read it and started looking for a David Bowie Berlin Concert to see him in action.
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Knut and Friends: The story of a polar bear in the Berlin Zoo
When I think about the Berlin Zoo, one thing comes to my mind: the polar bear called Knut. In December 2006, Knut was a polar bear born in the Berlin Zoo that became so popular that his presence increased zoo attendance by 30%. Yeah, everybody loved Knut, but he is no longer with us. His… Read More »U…