Europe

If you were around Gendarmenmarkt a few days ago, you saw something quite spectacular. World-renowned chinese artist Ai Weiwei turned the columns of Konzerthaus Berlin into something different. Thousands of orange life vests covered the columns turning them into pillars for the refugees that are arriving every day in the greek island of Lesbos. The installation is a part of Cinema for Peace, a fundraiser gala event that happened on February 15, 2016.

Ai Weiwei commemorates Refugees with #Safepassage

Berlin (category)
3 min read
19/02/201611/07/2024

Wrocław is the historical capital of Silesia and the largest city and the capital of Lower Silesian Voivodship in Poland. Fotostrasse was there for a few days in early 2015 and we fell in love with this city that hosts almost a million people. Because we love the days we spent there, we decided to write this short guide with a few things you need to do in Wrocław.

Things to do in Wroclaw Poland

Poland (category), Wroclaw (category)
13 min read
14/02/201621/12/2023

Please meet Krampus, Santa Claus’ shadow. Krampus is a horrific beast that is half-demon and half-goat who literally beats children up from naughty to nice. Krampus isn’t exactly what you expect for Christmas, I assure you.

Naughty or Nice? Why You Should Fear Krampus

Austria (category), Tirol (category)
5 min read
27/01/201619/01/2025

Nordbahnhof Park in the Winter by Felipe Tofani

Beyond the Tracks: Exploring the Nordbahnhof Park in Winter and its Surroundings

Berlin (category), Germany (category)
6 min read
23/01/201609/01/2026

Most people don’t know but there is a piece of Africa in Berlin and you can find it in Wedding, a district north of Berlin. There you are going to see the African Quarter of Berlin and we only manage to discover that because we were invited by With Locals to try one of their tours. Once we took a look at what was available, we knew we had to explore Wedding with Henning, our connection with the African Roots of Berlin.

The African Quarter of Berlin

Berlin (category), Germany (category)
5 min read
28/12/201521/12/2023

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg is a church of many names. Some call it Church of Our Savior on Blood, Church on the Blood, Temple of the Savior on Spilled Blood and the Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Either way, this is a special church since it was built where Tzar Alexander II was fatally wounded in March 1881.

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg

Russia (category), St Petersburg (category)
8 min read
18/12/201520/10/2024

To celebrate Anton Corbijn’s sixtieth birthday, C/O Berlin is presenting a retrospective of his work encompassing around 600 photographs, with a lot of never seen before work. At the exhibition you will be able to see the evolution of a self taught novice to a celebrated video director and influential photographer.

Anton Corbijn Berlin Retrospective at C/O Berlin in 2015

Berlin (category), Photography (category)
5 min read
14/12/201515/07/2026

The first thing we did when we got to Saint Petersburg with the guys from Timetravels was the visit to the Sphinx of Saint Petersburg. Such an unexpected sight to have in Russia. It is even more weird when you look across the river into all the neo-classical palaces and building overlooking the waters. Somehow it felt like a weird trip back in time.

The Sphinx of Saint Petersburg

Russia (category), St Petersburg (category)
4 min read
27/11/201504/05/2026

On our last day in Finland, back in january 2015, we visited Santa's Cottage in Espoo and it was exactly what the child inside us needed to see! But, some of you may be asking yourselves, how did you manage to visit Santa Claus in Espoo? Why was he in the south of Finland? Don’t worry, we are going to explain everything

We Visited Santa’s Cottage in Espoo

Espoo (category), Finland (category)
2 min read
21/11/201521/12/2023

Berlin 1945, the Second World War was over in Europe but things didn’t look that good for the German capital. The Soviet Army had conquered a city reduced to rubble and under martial law. And the Red Army had Berlin just for them, the American, French and British army would only get there in a few months.

Surviving the Rubble: Berlin’s Struggle After 1945

Berlin (category)
3 min read
18/11/201510/12/2024

Birrificio Lambrate is a cool, small brewery in Milan, with spectacular beers. And this is coming from a girl that refuses to accept birra as beer - after all, I live in Germany, you know? I'm a spoiled kid.

Birrificio Lambrate and the Craft Beer Scene in Milan

Italy (category), Milano (category)
4 min read
13/11/201518/02/2024

Hanswurst opened in 2011 as the first sausage restaurant in Germany. There you are going to be able to find sausages from every region of Germany. From traditional roasted sausages to curry and blood sausages. From sausage burgers to salads and vegetarian sausages for those who don’t like meat that much.

Hanswurst Aachen: The First German Restaurant focused on Sausages

Aachen (category), Germany (category)
3 min read
02/11/201501/02/2026

Grotte di Catullo is the largest and most complete roman villas in northern Italy and a must see for everyone curious about roman times.

Grotte di Catullo in Sirmione for #Blogville

Italy (category), Sirmione (category)
6 min read
28/10/201519/10/2019

On our my first time in Finland, I went to Porvoo ready to do anything. If the plan was take bikes into the wild, I had the equipment to do it. If the plan was to swim, I had everything ready to take pictures from the water. All this was possible because I brought my Sony Action camera with me. Too bad nobody knew this trip would be a painful journey for the camera.

How i lost my Sony Action Camera in the Gulf of Finland

Photography (category), Porvoo (category)
6 min read
19/10/201528/11/2023

Lola Rennt or Run Lola Run is an amazing german movie with a simple premisse. In the movie, a woman must find 100.000 Deutsche Mark in 20 minutes or her boyfriend will be shot.

Where was Run Lola Run filmed in Berlin?

Berlin (category), Germany (category)
8 min read
14/10/201506/08/2025

Most people, when they visit Berlin for the first time, find time to visit the famous Checkpoint Charlie. This infamous border crossing between East and West Berlin is a classical tourist stop for people interested in the Second World War and the relationship between Communist Germany, the USSR and the Allied Forces that controlled West Germany.

What can you do around Checkpoint Charlie?

Berlin (category)
14 min read
28/09/201501/12/2023

We have been to Helsinki more than a few times in the past couple of years. Every time that we are there, we try to stay in different hotels so we can explore a little bit more of this amazing city. This was our goal when we booked our stay at Scandic Passi, an amazing hotel located in an area of Helsinki called Siltasaari.

Our Stay at Scandic Paasi in Helsinki

Helsinki (category), Hotel (category)
6 min read
25/09/201521/12/2023

Immortal Regiment: The day we marched with the veterans in St. Petersburg

Immortal Regiment: The day we marched with the veterans in St. Petersburg

Russia (category), St Petersburg (category)
6 min read
29/08/201508/05/2025

The Åland Islands are a group of islands between Sweden and Finland. Officially speaking the islands are Finnish, but they speak Swedish and they had their autonomy awarded to them by the League of Nations in 1921. This was the only way to settle the long-running dispute between Sweden and Finland about who owns Åland. In fact, nobody owns Åland and they are an autonomous area surrounded by the Baltic Sea and they take care of most things themselves.

Seven Things You Need To Do In Åland

Aland (category)
9 min read
19/08/201521/12/2023

Beyond the Museums: Unique Things to Do in Turku, Finland

Turku (category)
7 min read
30/07/201505/11/2024

Katja Pantzar helsinki by light

Helsinki by Light – A book interview with Katja Pantzar

Helsinki (category), Interviews (category)
5 min read
28/07/201521/11/2023