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.
Gozleme Restaurant: the Best Manti in Berlin
Gozleme Restaurant is one of these places that we always walked in front of but never felt like we should go in. Now, we can say that it was a mistake to ignore this restaurant for so long. It was there that our love for Manti appeared. Every time we feel like eating another manti,… Read More »Unexpec…
Schwerbelastungskorper: A Visit to the Concrete Monster
A concrete cylinder shouldn’t be on anyone’s list of things to do in Berlin. But the Schwerbelastungskorper is more than just a concrete slab and a terrifying German name. The Schwerbelastungskörper is one of the few structures that survived to tell the story of Welthauptstadt Germania, the capital of the new German wo…
Flussbad Berlin: Swimming in the Spree
Swimming in the Spree was not part of our plans when we moved to Berlin. But things could change shortly, and we are not discussing the Badeschiff. We are talking about swimming in the Spree. More precisely, we are talking about swimming in the Spree right where the Museum Island is.
Berlin Bizarre Landmarks: Giant Penis on Rudi Dutschke Straße
Tourists go to Checkpoint Charlie but they're missing the giant penis statue on the side of the TAZ building. A Truly Bizarre Landmarks!
Checkpoint Charlie: Why you shouldn’t visit it
Every city may have a tourist spot that some people hate it. Mine is the Checkpoint Charlie in Friedrichstrasse. And, since the place is a block away from where I work, the hordes of tourist going there every day remind me of how silly it is to visit the place. <div class="aligncenter"><!– Go t…
Buchstabenmuseum in Berlin: Exploring the Museum of Letters
Berlin, a city known for its art scene and world-class museums, needed something like the Buchstabenmuseum. The Museum of Letters, like it is known for some people, is the place to preserve, restore and exhibit signage from Berlin and around the world. If you are a typography lover like me, you will love the site.
A Visit to the Ruined Bunkers in Wunsdorf
It was the end of April when we went to Zossen to see the Wunsdorf Bunkers. I came across these bunkers while I read Berlin: The Downfall 1945 by Antony Beevor and decided it would be a good place to spend an afternoon. After some research, I realized that the place is now a museum and you can book bunker tours and th…
Exploring the Historical Significance of Flugzeughallen Karlshorst in Berlin
Flugzeughallen Karlshorst lies somewhere in Karlshorst, an area of Berlin not famous for its tourist spots. But they are famous for some things, and most of them are related to the end of the Second World War since there was the place where the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany against the Allied f…