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.
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 …
Berlin in 1990 In Video
Can you imagine Berlin in 1990? Now, you can see it on a series of youtube videos. The year was 1990 and the Berlin Wall had just fallen.
Finding JR in the streets of Berlin
Just before the end of the year, I was leaving work and walking toward Alexanderplatz when I saw a significant face on the wall of a building in ruins. When I realized I was looking at another work by JR in Berlin, I felt compelled to photograph what I saw and put on my Flickr.
Europa Center: A postcard from the 60s
Europa Center is a shopping mall built in Berlin in 1965. Located next to Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, this building would become a symbol of West Berlin and its history. What is the Europa Center? Located on the Breitscheidplatz, Europa Center opened its doors in April 1965, a little over 4 years after the Berlin W…
A Short Video of Berlin in 1900
This was Berlin in 1900. More than a hundred years ago and before the war, before the wall, before the nazis, before the communists, before East and west, before the hipsters and the döner. In other words, before, it was fantastic. In this video of Berlin, you can look at how this unique city used to look. Check&hellip…