Why Everyone Should Visit Görlitz, Germany At Least Once This post was written in collaboration with the City of Görlitz, whom I reached out to after a fabulous trip planned independently. As always, all opinions are my own. When I heard about a city on the German-Polish border that wasn’t bombed during World War II, [...]
My Via Francigena Pilgrimage: The (Unexpected) Experience of a Lifetime As many of you guys know, I'm a huge fan of walking. I regularly complete 10 to 15 km a day on foot, just getting around Berlin or whichever city I happen to be in. So when the opportunity arose to join (what I believed [...]
Live Your Best Berlin Autumn with These 11 Fantastic Fall Activities While spring (aka Berlin's cherry blossom season) is my absolute favourite time of the year, fall is a close second. There's something so special about Berlin autumn: firey ivy clinging to red-brick buildings, crunchy leaves underfoot, sipping a hot beverage in a cozy cafe, and [...]
In planning my trip to Rome, I reached out to Hotel Gregoriana, and manager Vassili Balocco kindly agreed to host me in exchange for a review. As always, I only contact properties that align with my - and my readers' - interests, so you can be sure that the opinions in this post are my [...]
This is a Berlin & Around guest post by Matthias and Kent of Destination The World. From their base in Berlin, these travel bloggers go on adventures near and far. Matthias and Kent travel independently and often off the beaten path. Spend the Weekend in Oderbruch, Hidden Gem on the German Border The Oderbruch region in [...]
Tried & True Insights For a Successful German Freelance Visa Application Have you ever thought about living and working in Berlin or Germany as a freelancer? I won’t lie, applying for a freelancer’s visa in Berlin is a doozy. It’s impossible for me to say whether getting a freelancer’s visa is “easy” or “hard” since every [...]
Where to Get the Best Views of Berlin in 2021: Berlin Rooftop Bars & Lookouts My ideal summer day consists of sipping something sweet and alcoholic (or cool and caffeinated) and preferably doing so high above the city. So you can imagine that I've been on the hunt for Berlin rooftop bars and lookouts since [...]
This is a guest post by Christine, a Berlin-based blogger who writes about active, adventurous, and authentic travel in Germany. In this article, she kindly shares her knowledge on where to go camping in Brandenburg with the Berlin & Around community. For more hiking and adventure travel tips, check out her blog, Chris-Crossing Germany. Discover Where [...]
Discover Central Berlin's Beautiful, Historical Courtyards This is a guest post by Jorge G who told me about some gorgeous Berlin courtyards a little while ago and kindly agreed to share his insights with the Berlin & Around community. Happy exploring! Dive Into the Hidden World of Berlin Courtyards A long time ago, when I [...]
Where are the Top Berlin Photo Spots? An Insider's Guide Whether you are visiting the city or an Instagram-obsessed local, you may be wondering where to find the prettiest Berlin photo spots in 2021. And, if you're anything like me, you may want to go beyond just snapping shots of the Brandenburg Gate. So this [...]
