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When I ask people about Berlin’s green spaces, most of them mention Tempelhofer Feld or Treptower Park. However, tucked away in the Schöneberg lies a hidden gem that offers an entirely different kind of outdoor experience: Natur-Park Südgelände. And I believe more people should know about this unique blend of history and wilderness.

Exploring Natur-Park Südgelände: Berlin’s Unique Blend of Rail, Art, and Wilderness

Berlin (category)
8 min read
22/03/202627/05/2026

On one side, there is the Makrokosmos with two cosmonauts venturing into the vast expanse of space, reflecting the Soviet pride in the Space Race. On the other side, three scientists stand before symbols of atomic energy, illustrating the “promise” of nuclear power for a modern society.

A Guide to the Eisenhüttenstadt Murals and Socialist Architecture

Germany (category)
11 min read
12/03/202611/05/2026

At the end of the summer of 2025, I took my bike to Copenhagen one more time. I had to head back there so I could finish a bike trip that I started the year before. Now it was time for the second part of the ride, from Copenhagen to Oslo by bike.

The Ultimate Cycling Guide: From Copenhagen to Oslo by Bike

Cycling (category), Denmark (category), Norway (category), Sweden (category)
34 min read
02/03/202625/06/2026

Whenever tourists think about Berlin architecture, I believe they picture two things in their minds: the modern glass buildings around Potsdamer Platz and the Prussian palaces and boulevards. But there is a massive residential complex in Berlin-Schöneberg that can tell a much more complicated story. If you are interested in history and architecture as much as I am, you shouldn’t miss the Grazer Damm housing estate. This is not a normal residential complex; this is what Nazi Germany thought about urban planning.

Finding the Grazer Damm: A Deep Dive into Berlin’s Dark Architectural History

Berlin (category)
6 min read
20/02/202623/03/2026

After a few visits, I began to see a city molded by centuries of maritime aspirations, post-war resiliency, and artistic passion. When you start exploring historic Hamburg, you will peel back the layers of a city that has survived Great Fires and wartime destruction. Every time it came out, its heritage was preserved in beautiful red brick, and its identity was strengthened.

Discovering the Landmarks of Historic Hamburg

Hamburg (category)
6 min read
15/02/202617/03/2026

Despite being in the middle of the insane to reach Place Charles de Gaulle, the Arc de Triomphe is worth the risk of getting killed in the Paris traffic. This is one of the most famous buildings in the world and is an essential stop in any itinerary in the French capital.

Visiting the Arc de Triomphe: A Complete Guide to Paris’ Iconic Landmark

Paris (category)
8 min read
10/02/202603/03/2026

Berlin is a city with a weird tendency to discard airports. The city goes through them so fast that it’s hard to remember all of them. One of these airports was called Flugplatz Schönwalde, and here I will tell you about its history.

Flugplatz Schönwalde: Exploring Berlin’s Ghost Airport and Its WWII Secrets

Berlin (category), Urbex (category)
8 min read
28/10/202502/12/2025

If you are looking for a fantastic city break in a place that combines architecture with deep history and, at the same time, brings a modern feel to everything, I know where you need to go. Poznan is one of Poland’s most important historical cities, and it has a certain atmosphere that makes it the ideal vacation spot for any tourist. This is why I’m presenting you now with this list of the essential things to do in Poznan.

The Ultimate Guide: 10 Essential Things to Do in Poznan, Poland

Poznan (category)
10 min read
21/10/202517/11/2025

Berlin holds a unique title: the city with the largest number of backyards in all of Germany. They call these backyards Hinterhöfe in German. For many visitors, these historic pockets of urban life remain undiscovered, tucked away behind grand facades and vibrant streets. To truly understand the capital’s soul, you must venture off the beaten track and explore the intricate network of what we call Berlin Hidden Backyards. And this is what I'm here to help you out with.

Uncovering the Secrets of Berlin’s Hidden Backyards: Your Guide to Spandauer Vorstadt

Berlin (category)
6 min read
26/09/202529/09/2025

Just a short train ride from the booming city of Berlin lies a vast, quiet landscape with a storied past—the Döberitz Heide. What was once one of Germany’s most prestigious military training grounds is now a massive nature park. But if you look closely, leftovers of its dramatic history still peek through the forest foliage. For urban explorers, history buffs, and nature lovers alike, the Döberitz Heide bunkers and their surroundings offer a fascinating glimpse into an almost forgotten era.

From Military Might to Natural Wonder: A Guide to the Döberitz Heide Bunkers

Urbex (category)
8 min read
28/07/202526/08/2025

Copenhagen is celebrated for its design, history, and vibrant culture. While there are iconic spots that often top travel lists, a lesser-known yet profoundly impressive structure awaits discovery in the Bispebjerg district: Grundtvig's Church, known in Danish as Grundtvigs Kirke.

Grundtvig’s Church: Copenhagen’s Monumental Masterpiece in Brick

Copenhagen (category)
8 min read
12/05/202518/05/2025

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."

Echoes of the Reich: Uncovering Nazi Architecture in Berlin

Berlin (category)
8 min read
02/05/202530/04/2025

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.

The Abandoned Flugplatz Johannisthal: Exploring Germany’s first commercial airfield

Berlin (category), Urbex (category)
8 min read
27/04/202520/07/2026

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 (category)
5 min read
28/03/202528/03/2025

Less than an hour train ride from Berlin, Potsdam feels like a world apart. Stepping into this charming city is like stepping back in time, with its grand palaces, pristine parks, and fascinating historical sites.

10 Must-See Places in Potsdam: A Weekend Getaway from Berlin

Potsdam (category)
13 min read
05/12/202419/01/2025

In early September 2024, I completed packing my bike and set off from Berlin to Copenhagen. Several days and more than 600 kilometers later, I arrived in the Danish capital.

Berlin to Copenhagen by bike for Beginners: My First Bikepacking Adventure in 2024

Cycling (category), Denmark (category), Germany (category)
47 min read
12/10/202415/09/2025

In the aftermath of World War II, Berlin became a city split in two—a concrete sign of the ideological divide between East and West. This short video, Life in POSTWAR BERLIN before the WALL, which I found on the BBC Archive YouTube page, explores the stark differences in the quality of life between East and West Berlin and the invisible boundary between them.

Berlin’s Divided Heart: Stories of Resilience and Resistance

Berlin (category)
4 min read
15/04/202426/04/2024

In the heart of Berlin, at the edge of where Tempelhof and Neukölln meet, a colossal iron relic stands as a stark reminder of the city's turbulent past. Known as the Vaubeka Crane, this industrial titan once symbolized resilience during a crisis.

From Industrial Workhorse to Historic Landmark: The Vaubeka Crane Story

Berlin (category), Urbex (category)
5 min read
30/03/202423/04/2024

Imagine the awe-inspiring sight of the colossal blue gates of Babylon or strolling through the magnificent arches of a bustling Roman marketplace. These aren't scenes from a movie; they're everyday possibilities at the incredible Pergamon Museum in Berlin. But there's one big catch… The entire museum won't reopen fully until at least 2037.

The Pergamon Museum: A Berlin Must-See…But Plan Ahead

Berlin (category)
6 min read
11/03/202423/04/2024

If you manage to walk into the abandoned Flugplatz Rangsdorf, you will never suspect what the place used to be and how much history happened there. It was here that Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg landed after trying to kill Hitler back in 1944 and this is why we took our cameras to explore this abandoned airport ten kilometers south of Berlin city limits.

Forgotten Skies: Abandoned Airports in Berlin’s Historic Landscape

Berlin (category), Urbex (category)
6 min read
10/02/202402/12/2025

When Beth Harmon went to Paris in 1967, some outside shots are used to transport the audience from the US straight into Europe. One of the shots was easy to recognize for us since it showed a piece of the Museum Island, in the heart of Berlin.

From the Screen to the Streets: A Tour of Berlin’s Netflix Filming Locations

Berlin (category)
8 min read
05/02/202413/03/2024