Germany

I crossed Checkpoint Charlie before I understood what it meant. I was a teenager living in Germany, returning from East Berlin on a special permit. I remember the shift more than the structure. The questions were sharper. The atmosphere tightened. Even standing still felt different. Why is Checkpoint Charlie so famous? It’s because it was…

Unter den Linden in Berlin is one of the first streets visitors walk. I did the same when I first moved there. I saw the landmarks, took it in, and kept going. Then I realized how often I used this street. Early in the morning, before the city fully woke up, I would walk my…

The beating heart of Berlin is Alexanderplatz. And like many travellers, I once stood in the middle of the square asking myself one simple question: why is Alexanderplatz famous? It’s busy. It’s loud. It’s not the prettiest part of the city. When I lived in Berlin, it was never the place I sought out. But…

Tiergarten isn’t the kind of place most people plan their Berlin itinerary around, but it’s one I’ve returned to again and again. When I lived in Berlin, this was where I went to step out of the city without ever leaving it. Early mornings on paths, long walks with my dog, witnessing the seasons change—Tiergarten…

Berlin is a city of history, culture, and endless green spaces. When I lived there, exploring parks in Berlin, Germany, became part of my daily routine, especially with my dog in tow. From vast woodlands to quiet neighbourhood spaces, the city offers a mix of lively gathering spots. These are places where families bring their…

Berlin is a remarkably flat city, which means when you find the right vantage point, the entire skyline opens up at once, uninterrupted and unexpectedly vast. When I lived here, I found myself returning to the same vantage points again and again. Not just the obvious ones, but the in-between places: a rooftop at sunset,…