Baltic Coast

A train away from Berlin is the Baltic Sea (Ostsee). Windy and beautiful Northern Germany. I woke up missing the sea, so I booked a direct IC train to Rostock with a first stop in Warnemünde.

A I D AJune 27, 2020December 4, 20213 Comments

Berlin, City Guide, Food, Germany

A guide to Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

Slowing down is the mode currently around the globe. Interestingly enough, in Berlin I was not rushing here and there. Compared with other European capitals, what is the difference that makes the difference? I believe the city has a rare energy. Prenzlauer Berg’s architecture in particular is esthetically beautiful with many historical Wilhelmine buildings.

A I D AMarch 31, 2020April 30, 20223 Comments

Berlin, City Guide, Germany

Berlin Mitte

This month I was attending the Berlinale film festival closing night. And now we accept the new situation and change habits, but one good news is that cities, museums, mountains and the beaches will still be there. Everything is temporary.

A I D AMarch 25, 2020November 9, 20222 Comments

Berlin, City Guide, Germany

Berlin & Tiergarten

Starting a districts round, as Berlin is divided in 12 administrative districts, each of those with many neighborhoods. Tiergarten is a huge urban park that is now part of neighborhood Mitte (Middle). Used to belong to West Berlin before the Reunification. The former royal park is now open to the public and is a great connection from the West part to the center.

A I D AFebruary 29, 2020February 28, 20224 Comments

Berlin, Events, Germany

Berlinale

Alongside Cannes and Venice, Berlin is the platform of one of the biggest public international film festivals in the world. I am a movie enthusiast, and was a joy to witness in Berlin the 70th Berlinale International Film Festival, as the the entire city is celebrating / going Berlinale crazy.

A I D AFebruary 23, 2020February 25, 20222 Comments

Berlin, Events, Germany, music

Konzerthaus Berlin

The Berlin concert hall (Konzerthaus) is located at the historic square called Gendarmenmarkt and is flanked in perfect symmetry by the French Cathedral (Französischer Dom) and the German Cathedral (Deutscher Dom).

A I D AFebruary 14, 2020January 30, 20223 Comments

Berlin, City Guide, Events, Germany

Berlin 2020 ~ Calendar (updated)

Berlin is a city full of life, culture and history, with concerts, international film festivals, parties, fashion, popular sporting events and many other opportunities. Looking forward to a few moments this year that I broke down by season and category. I am sure that this is just a glimpse, but is a good idea to have a plan.

A I D AJanuary 1, 2020November 30, 20212 Comments

Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Romania

My Year 2019

As we are wrapping the year 2019 and a decade, I was reflecting these days at what I have achieved & what I have learned. In 2019, this online travel journal was opened. And I had a new start in Berlin.

A I D ADecember 31, 2019January 1, 2022Leave a comment

Berlin, Events, Germany

A world without walls

This week of 4-10 November 2019 is a very special one in the German capital because it celebrated the 30th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall with “storytelling” events and art. This autumn, I am still processing this week and the 6 months since I live here.

A I D ANovember 10, 2019October 8, 20202 Comments

Germany, Journal, Postcard, Stuttgart

Baden Baden is beautiful beautiful

Lovely city. Beautiful as the name. Baden Baden is a spa town and perfect day or weekend trip from Stuttgart during autumn.

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A I D ANovember 2, 2019November 21, 20212 Comments

Berlin, Events, Germany, music

Light of Freedom

Two festivals are lightning the mood in October. Because one was not enough. „The Festival of Lights“ and „Berlin Leuchtet / Berlin Illuminated“.

A I D AOctober 14, 2019April 30, 20224 Comments

City Guide, Germany, Travel

Hamburg. A Day in the Life

There are so many ways to get to know a city or to have a good first overview. This time I took a long walk and then a boat. While I imagined how locals spend their Saturday and live their life in Hamburg.

A I D AAugust 31, 2019April 30, 2022Leave a comment

Berlin, Events, Germany

The Wall

Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th August, Berliners and guests run / walk the 160km or 100 miles path along the former Berlin Wall to honor the victims of the Cold War.

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A I D AAugust 17, 2019January 8, 2022Leave a comment

Berlin, Germany, Photography, Postcard

Purple Berlin

Last week was the Holly week in the Orthodox church and it wad indeed a special one.

Now in Berlin – Spring is in full bloom – lilac flowers and wisteria are everywhere. Lavender color and amazing smell. I admire them walking in neighborhoods and I hope to spot them every time I visit a flat. As a good purple sign. Continue reading “Purple Berlin”

A I D AMay 6, 2019July 23, 20221 Comment