Berlin

Berlin is a city rich in history, with its vibrant present often built on the remnants of a complex and, at times, troubling past. While iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag attract millions of visitors, there are quieter sites that hold equally profound stories. One such site is the memorial dedicated to the former Columbia-Haus, situated on Columbiadamm near the expansive grounds of the former Tempelhof Airport.

Echoes of Terror: Visiting the Memorial to Berlin’s Columbia-Haus

Berlin
9 min read
07/04/202510/04/2025

Berlin is synonymous with its cutting-edge art scene, historical landmarks, and pulsating nightlife, transforming pink each spring. As the chill of winter fades away, a blush of pink and white sweeps across the city streets, signaling the arrival of the much-anticipated cherry blossom season. For locals and tourists alike, Cherry Blossom in Berlin has become a certain mantra, a quest to witness nature's ephemeral masterpiece. And I'm here to share with you what I learned about it!

Cherry Blossom Berlin: Your Ultimate Guide to Spring’s Pink Paradise

Berlin
5 min read
31/03/202529/03/2025

Located in the western outskirts of Berlin, the Berlin-Grunewald station was used to deport Jews to ghettos and extermination camps in the east. Today, where all of this happened, there is the Platform 17 Memorial inaugurated in January 1998 to commemorate the deportation done by Deutsche Reichsbahn during the years of Nazi Germany.

A Journey Through Time: Discovering Five Essential Jewish Historical Sites in Berlin

Berlin
5 min read
28/03/202528/03/2025

Located in the vibrant district of Moabit is the Levetzowstraße Deportation Memorial, a poignant reminder of one of the darkest chapters in the city's history. This memorial marks the site of the former Levetzowstraße Synagogue, which tragically changed from a place of worship to a transit camp for deportation during the Nazi regime.

Moabit’s Memorial: A Stark Reminder of Berlin’s Deportations

Berlin
5 min read
18/03/202531/03/2025

The Schlangenbader Straße tunnel is a key feature of the iconic housing complex called Autobahnüberbauung Schlangenbader Straße, located in Berlin's Wilmersdorf district. It showcases the ambitious urban planning of the 1970s.

The Schlangenbader Strasse Tunnel: A Unique Berlin Landmark in Transition

Berlin, Urbex
7 min read
13/03/202513/03/2025

At the beginning of the year, social media successfully influenced me when they showed me this South Asian-inspired brunch place called Desi Diner in Neukölln. The place seemed to have a very refreshing take on one of the most sought-after meals in Berlin, and after working around their tricky opening hours (we'll talk about this later), we finally managed to go!

Desi Diner in Neukölln: Your Guide to the Best South Asian Brunch

Berlin, Restaurants
4 min read
03/03/202512/03/2025

Exploring Kreuzberg with Rollei Infrared was a truly memorable experience, and I know I will repeat it soon. The film's ability to capture the city's hidden beauty, combined with the unique aesthetic of Infrared photography, resulted in a series of images that I'm incredibly proud of.

Unveiling Berlin’s Hidden Soul: Rollei Infrared Photography in Kreuzberg

Berlin, Photography
6 min read
28/02/202519/03/2025

A City of Souls: Exploring the Jewish Cemetery in Berlin-Weissensee

Berlin
7 min read
02/02/202517/02/2025

Now that you got your camera, you need to buy some film and put it all to use. Below are some places I go to buy film in Berlin and some online shops I go to when I need something more specific.

A Beginners Guide to Analog Photography in Berlin

Berlin, Photography
15 min read
21/01/202502/02/2025

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