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.
A Visit to the German-Russian Museum in Berlin-Karlshorst
Berlin is filled with important historical places where history was written. And there is a place hidden in the back streets of Karlshorst where the world’s recent history changed. In this inconspicuous building, the unconditional surrender of the German Army was signed, marking the end of the Second World War in…
Ich bin ein Berliner
Ich bin ein Berliner is the work of Tim Richardson, who, after spending three days in Berlin, decided to create a different holiday video. And when we say different, we mean that. Tim Richardson was inspired by Leonardo Delessandri’s Watchtower of Turkey and chose Berlin as the subject for this video experiment. …
Flying over Berlin in 1991
Germany was united for less than a year when the guys behind the Berlin Channel decided to rent a helicopter and fly over this newly reunified city. From that day flying over Berlin in 1991, the video below must be seen on the entire screen.
B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West Berlin in the 80s
Before I moved to Berlin in 2012, if I closed my eyes and thought about the city, I would remember the videos I saw while growing up in Brazil. Most of it was focused on Berlin in the 80s, a divided city and a mixture of punk rock and hedonism. But this West Berlin in… Read More »Unexpected Berlin: Hi…
Dörferblick: One of the Tallest Mountains in Berlin that you never heard of
Dörferblick is an 86-meter-high mountain made of Berlin debris. Imagine that, after the Second World War, the city was filled with pieces of buildings and rubble… Where do you put all that? Dorferblick was one of these places. Those debris mountains are so common in Germany that they even have a name for Trümmerberg.
The Rosenstrasse Protest Memorial: Unyielding Women, Unbroken Spirits
Many people believed that it was impossible for Germans to resist the Nazi dictatorship, war propaganda and the deportation of Jewish people. However, a street protest in 1943 showed that resistance was possible and that it could be successful. Then the Rosenstrasse Protest happened.
Do You Read Me?! – The best place to buy magazines in Berlin
This shop in Auguststrasse is like a piece of heaven for every creative person in love with magazines. At Do You Read Me?!, you can find everything you always wanted to see and more. And when I say more, I mean it. You can spend a long time browsing through the magazines they have there… Read More »Un…
Vivian Maier at Willy Brandt Haus
Vivian Maier is a puzzle that many people are still trying to assemble. We know that she was born in New York, dedicated most of her adult life to caring for children, and loved photography. But we only know the photography part because John Maloof bought a bunch of boxes at an auction in Chicago,… Read Mor…