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Germany: Way More Than Just Beer & Sausages

Germany is an amazing country with so much to see and do! This page is about my travels through Germany, and I’m excited to share some of my favorite places with you.

We’ll start in Berlin, where we live, where you can explore iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and learn about the city’s fascinating history. Then, we’ll head to Dresden, a completely rebuilt city after World War II. You won’t believe how beautiful it is now!

Have you ever been to Potsdam? It’s home to the incredible Sanssouci Palace and the unique Einstein Tower. We’ll also visit the Bauhaus school in Dessau, a must-see for anyone interested in art and design. And if you’re looking for something different, we’ll check out the Mustard Museum in Cologne!

Come along with me on this virtual tour of Germany. You might be surprised by what you discover!

On the border of Mitte and Wedding lies Brunnenviertel, a neighborhood renowned for its inviting green spaces and tranquil, pedestrian-friendly courtyards. As dusk settles, a soft, romantic glow emanates from the area's distinctive spherical streetlamps. But there's a clever twist to that. Look closely, and you'll discover that many of these lamps are wearing hats. These are the Nightcaps, a brilliant public art installation that is both functional and fantastical.
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Berlin’s Bright Idea: Discover the “Nightcaps” of Brunnenviertel

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On the border of Mitte and Wedding lies Brunnenviertel, a neighborhood renowned for its inviting gre…

The haunting marks left on these church walls make it feel like the fighting occurred mere days ago. On April 24th, 1945, a fierce battle unfolded here as the Soviet 7th Corps clashed with a diverse force comprising elements of the Wehrmacht, SS, Volkssturm, and Hitler Youth units. The intensity of the combat is evident in the ravaged walls, where most damage can be attributed to small arms fire.
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Berlin History: 10 Essential Sites That Tell Unforgettable Stories

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These ten sites provide crucial insights into the powerful and enduring narratives that shape Berlin…

What makes the Sternfahrt Berlin truly unique is the rare opportunity to cycle on roads normally reserved exclusively for cars. For one incredible day, major arterial roads, as well as sections of the A100 city motorway and the A115, are closed to motorized traffic. This allows cyclists to experience Berlin from an entirely new perspective, gliding along wide, open asphalt that is usually humming with high-speed vehicles. The feeling is more than liberating, a glimpse into what a more cycle-friendly urban future could feel like. Something that I see happening in Paris and that still missing in the political sphere in Berlin.
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Sternfahrt Berlin 2025: Pedal Power Takes Over Germany’s Capital

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What makes the Sternfahrt Berlin truly unique is the rare opportunity to cycle on roads normally res…

Berlin is a city layered with history that offers countless sites that narrate its complex past. While landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Berliner Fernsehturm are globally recognized, a less-visited yet profoundly significant site lies in the southern district of Mariendorf: the Martin Luther Memorial Church. Often starkly referred to as the Berlin Nazi Church, this building provides a unique and unsettling glimpse into the intertwining of faith and fascism during the Third Reich.
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Berlin’s Enduring Nazi Church: The Martin Luther Memorial in Mariendorf

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Berlin is a city layered with history that offers countless sites that narrate its complex past. Whi…

Berlin is a city that pulsates with history and bears the unforgettable marks of its tumultuous past. Especially when you consider the last century. Among the most striking and haunting remnants are the monuments of the Nazi Architecture era. This period sought to reshape the city into the grandiose capital of "Germania."
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Echoes of the Reich: Uncovering Nazi Architecture in Berlin

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Berlin is a city that pulsates with history and bears the unforgettable marks of its tumultuous past…

We passed by bike a few times on our way to Adlershof, and we always wondered what it would look like from inside the fences. We knew about the abandoned Flugplatz Johannisthal for years, and we even tried to find our way a few years ago. Still, we only made it in early January 2021.
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The Abandoned Flugplatz Johannisthal: Exploring Germany’s first commercial airfield

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We knew about the abandoned Flugplatz Johannisthal for years, and we even tried to find our way a fe…

Berlin pulsates with relentless energy and artistic innovation, constantly offering new experiences to those willing to explore. Yet, even here, some opportunities are unique. Some are like fleeting moments that capture the city's transient beauty. One such must-see event currently captivating the German capital is The Dark Rooms Hotel, an immersive art exhibition transforming a lost place of the city into a realm of sensory exploration.
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Berlin’s Most Enigmatic Art Event: Step Inside the Shadows of The Dark Rooms Hotel

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Discover Berlin's Secret Dark Rooms Hotel: An immersive light and sound art exhibition in a former h…

Berlin's Tempelhof Feld is unlike any other. This vast expanse, once a bustling airport central to the city's history, now serves as a massive public park—a unique blend of historical remnants and wide-open recreational space. In the summer of 2023, I joined a photo walk organized by the great folks at Safelight Berlin, armed with my trusty Canon F-1 and a very special roll of film: a heavily expired AGFA HDC 100.
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Berlin Tempelhof Through the Lens: An AGFA HDC 100 Film Experience

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A Photowalk experience using a Canon F-1 and heavily expired AGFA HDC 100 film, exploring its unique…

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