Grown-up Travel Guide Daily Photo: Tropical Islands, Brand (near Berlin), Germany
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6 of the best…eclectic shops in Berlin
What to do in Berlin? Let’s face it, the German capital has more to offer than the cold war, clubbing and currywurst you know. It’s one of a shrinking number of major cities with a wide range of unusual and specialist shops, which means you are spoilt for choice when looking for something different to [...]
Been there, haven’t done that – 5 things you shouldn’t miss in Berlin
In our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we continue our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do and see in well-known destinations. So far we’ve been shared tips on London, Stockholm and Copenhagen and upcoming articles will cover Amsterdam, Oslo, Chicago and New York. All good stuff. But today it’s the turn of the [...]
Spot the difference: Photos show how Berlin has changed since 1990
Er du norsk? Du kan finne denne artikkel “Se forskjellen: Bilder viser hvordan Berlin har endret seg siden 1990” på Reis-Berlin.no, ny norsk nettside med alt om Berlin What a difference 22 years makes… I had the pleasure of living and working in Berlin from 1990-92 and have been back many times since. I was rummaging [...]
Sandy beaches and a tropical climate all year round? Head for Berlin – where else?
Er du norsk? Du kan finne denne artikkel “Sandstrender og et tropisk klima hele året rundt? Berlin – hvor ellers?” på Reis-Berlin.no, ny norsk nettside med alt om Berlin The ice-cold beer helped, it really did. The constant heat and humidity were taking their toll and it had only been ten minutes since I had [...]
Christmas markets 2012 – Berlin
It’s that time of year again…whether you call it Christmas, Xmas or (please not) “the holidays”, that time in December is rapidly approaching. This is also the time for Christmas markets, a phenomenon most often associated with Germany but which has now spread to many other countries. It’s also time for our annual series of [...]
6 of the best…breakfast joints in Berlin
Berlin’s lack of strict licensing laws means that many bars and clubs stay open round the clock and late nights mean late breakfasts. Indeed breakfast in Berlin often means brunch – there’s no real distinction between the two. As many hotels charge extra for a somewhat lame variant save your money and enjoy a real [...]
Grown-up Travel Guide Daily Photo: “House of the Teacher”, Berlin, Germany
The wall art here is supposed to depict daily life for the socialist youth of the DDR, is 127 metres long and made of 800,000 glass stones. This shot was taken from the restaurant at the top of the TV Tower on Alexanderplatz
