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.
Berlin Riots: The 1953 Uprising of Workers in East Germany
If you ever wondered why Strasse des 17. Juni has its name; you must watch this short movie from British Pathé from the Berlin Riots 1953. This short movie is not a documentary but a newsreel report about workers’ uprising against the Communist Regime in East Germany.
Where did David Bowie live in Berlin?
During the seventies, Berlin was a city scarred by a war and by a wall the split it in half. This was the city where David Bowie and Iggy Pop decided to live, trying to escape the drug culture of Los Angeles. But where did David Bowie live in Berlin?
Total Records: The Art of Vinyl & Photography at C/O Berlin
Without its cover, an album is just a black vinyl disc. But, with its cover, it becomes something magical that captures our eyes and turns music into something more. Everybody knows what they are, which is why Total Records at C/O Berlin is such an interesting exhibition.
Verkehrskanzel: Berlin’s Only Traffic Control Pulpit Left from the Fifties
I have been to West Berlin a few hundred times, but that part of the city is still a mystery. Sometimes, you look in a different direction, and something completely new pops up before your eyes. This is what happened with the Verkehrskanzel.
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 the Frame Travel Roam Capture 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… Read More »Unexp…
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…