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.
On the Wall – Lettering versus Calligraphy
With their blog Lettering versus Calligraphy, Martina Flor and Giuseppe Salerno became famous in typography. There, they battle with individual letters in various styles and forms to show the similarities and differences between drawn and handwritten fonts. We were at the Buchstabenmuseum for the opening of On the Wall…
Kreuzberg in 1979: From a Divided City to a Vibrant Neighborhood
I watched this short video from Kreuzberg in 1979 and wondered how much a neighborhood can change. In the video below, I walk around the Kreuzberg streets without thinking about how different this neighborhood was less than 35 years ago.
BBI – Berlin Burger International
If you are looking for the best burger in Berlin, you will find it at BBI – Berlin Burger International. We researched, and every burger we tasted pointed to this tiny burger joint on Pannierstraße. If you don’t believe us, just look at the pictures below, take the bus and go there. Try it, and… …
Berlin Street Art Meeting: Winter 2014 Edition
Back in February 2014, we decided to check out the Berlin Street Art Meeting at Urban Spree. We’ve been obsessed with street art since we moved to Berlin, so it seemed the perfect place to see what’s up in the city. Turns out, it was a blast! Walking into Urban Spree felt like stepping into… Read More &raqu…
Shit Expat Berliners Say: Exposing the truth about expats in Berlin
Remember that funny video "Shit Expat Berliners Say" that was going around a while back? We stumbled upon it when we first got to Berlin almost two years ago, and it's crazy how much we relate to it! The video captured all the weird and beautiful things about being an expat in this city.
Make Me a German – A Funny Series from BBC
You must see Make Me a German below as a British joke on Germany. If you don’t see it like that, I don’t think you will enjoy it as much as I did. If you do, maybe, it will help you with some things that tricked me for a while.
A City Scarred: Berlin’s Resilience and Reminders from 1945
Berlin was Germany’s largest and most important city when the Second World War started in 1939. This city paid the price for being the Reich’s Capital, and in many ways, it still remembers what happened in 1945 in its streets and buildings.
Dicke Marie – Visiting the Oldest Tree in Berlin
Dicke Marie is the name of this tree, and it has been here for quite some time. Some 900 years depending on what you believe. Since we chose to believe in that, 900 years it is. When this tree first set the roots on the sandy shores of Tegeler See, there were still bears around… Read More »Unexpected …