Sandy beaches and a tropical climate all year round? Head for Berlin – where else?
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 emerged from the water.…
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…
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…
Six slightly strange observations about Berlin
Having lived and worked in Berlin for a couple of years right after the fall of the Wall and visited several times in the years since, I’ve had the chance…
Grown-up Travel Guide’s Best Photos: Former watchtower, Berlin, Germany
There aren't many of these left nowadays - but at Schlesischer Park between Kreuzberg and Treptow a former watchtower has been preserved. In 1990 things were different, and when visiting…
6 of the best…places to take the kids in Berlin
Berlin may not be an obvious choice for a family holiday, and parents may find that the city is a little on the fence when it comes to welcoming the…
Hotel Review – 25hours Hotel Bikini, Berlin, Germany
Image (c) 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin To kick off this review we better start with the name thing. Of course I can't possibly know what images pop into your head…
Grown-up Travel Guide’s Best Photos: Reichstag in winter, Berlin, Germany
A beautiful, but bitterly cold morning in the German capital. The Reichstag as seen from Marschallbrücke