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 [...]
How to Successfully Navigate Unemployment Benefits in Germany as a Foreigner in 2021 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, [...]
A Collection of 20 Berlin English Covid Resources (Updated on January 25th, 2021) Berlin English Covid Resources - it came to my attention that no such list of helpful links exists on the internet. Since Covid will likely be with us for a while, I tried to build a collection of English Covid resources relevant to Berliners, hoping [...]
What Are the Best Day Trips from Berlin? Day trips from Berlin can be a total lifesaver! Sometimes, all we need to refuel is a quick trip to another city. Or even another part of the city. I'm a huge fan of such short trips, as there is so much to discover just around the [...]
Landing Jobs in Berlin for English Speakers: What This Expat Learned Finding jobs in Berlin for English speakers - one of the most pressing questions upon deciding to call Berlin home. I know it was one of my top concerns 4 years ago when I said "yes" to Germany's capital. Since then, I have had [...]
Discover the best places to see fall foliage in Berlin and Potsdam Fall foliage in Berlin and Potsdam: what a treat! This is already my 4th autumn in Berlin! No wait, it's actually my 5th. Time flies! And while I am the biggest fan of spring - and cherry blossom season - there's something about the [...]
17 Best Places to Run in Berlin, Curated by Berliners While blogging on Berlin & Around may be my top hobby, running is a close second. (I actually came up with this article idea on one of my jogs.) So I reached out to the Berlin expat community to discover their favourite routes. And that's [...]
Clémentine's Story: Building a Vintage Fashion Business in Berlin I'm very excited to add a new chapter to our Expat Stories! After featuring Faye, British health and fitness coach, I had a chat with Berlin vintage fashion solopreneur Clémentine. It is in Berlin that this expat discovered her love of 90s fashion could also become [...]
