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 [...]
Visit Szczecin, Poland: Discover Charming Blends of Parisian Chic & Berlin Cool I was recently invited to visit Szczecin and fortunate enough to meet locals on my trip (sponsored by the city's tourism association, Visit Szczecin). Therefore, I got to see much more of the real Szczecin that, as a typical tourist, I might have [...]
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 [...]
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Find out what to do in Strasbourg, France in 2021 We're thrilled to welcome another guest post on Berlin & Around! This article on what to do in Strasbourg was submitted by Claire, an American blogger and the founder of The Millennial Abroad, where she writes about expat living and [...]
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 [...]
