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 2022. And, if you're anything like me, you may want to go beyond just snapping shots of the Brandenburg Gate. So this [...]
Ward Off the Cold at These Chic and Cosy Berlin Mitte Restaurants In partnership with OpenTable, I chose several intriguing Berlin Mitte restaurants to visit in December. This post is the summary of my experiences – rest assured that all opinions are those of Berlin & Around. The best ways to experience Berlin in the colder [...]
These Are the Berlin Christmas Markets You Won't Want to Miss in 2021 Christmas markets and Berlin - the two have been creating holiday magic together for close to 500 years. That's right, the first recorded Christmas market ever in Berlin took place in Alt Berlin in 1530. Is it any wonder then, that the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to Successfully Navigate Unemployment Benefits in Germany as a Foreigner in 2022 Are you thinking about quitting your job or were you recently let go? Now is the time to get familiar with unemployment benefits in Germany. Germany has a generous support program for the unemployed, which can be a saving grace if you [...]
Coffee Lovers, Don't Miss These 7 Flat Whites to Try in Berlin This is a guest post by Natalie, recently featured in my Berlin Expats series. Natalie is the California-born and Berlin-based blogger behind Natalie Etc. When she isn't looking for new flat whites to try in Berlin, she writes about her favourite pastimes from brunch [...]
Where Are the Prettiest Cherry Blossoms in Berlin? Cherry blossom season in Berlin is - without a doubt - my favourite time of the year. (And something that Covid cannot take away from us!) In this blog post, I'm jotting down my 17 top spots to see cherry blossoms in Berlin. Or, in other words, [...]
