Berlin: How to cure ‘Ostalgie’ in three easy steps
Ostalgie? What's that, some kind of infection? Not exactly. In the words of Wikipedia, Ostalgie is a German term referring to nostalgia for aspects of life in East Germany. It…
Ostalgie? What's that, some kind of infection? Not exactly. In the words of Wikipedia, Ostalgie is a German term referring to nostalgia for aspects of life in East Germany. It…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Image (c) JA Oasis Beach Tower You might remember my post about preparing to go from one extreme to the other after my Finland trip. You probably wondered if this was…