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11 places in Berlin where you still experience the GDR
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Top 5 workshops in Berlin II
Because I am scouting for new awesome locations in Berlin all the time, I do have a lot of coffee dates. I am not complaining, I love it, but sometimes I want to do something else. Berlin offers a lot of do-it-yourself workshops, which I found really refreshing: From brushing, taking photos to planting, I tried it all. I would also highly recommend the workshops for your unique birthday party or as a gift. To put it in a nutshell, here are my Top 5 workshops in Berlin.
Top 5 winter sports in Berlin
If you don't know what to do in Berlin and want to get warm in winter, Olga and Zhenya from La La Sport helped my to find ideas for you – here are our top 5 winter sports in Berlin.
Top 5 places in Berlin Moabit
Moabit is a not yet gentrified district in Berlin. As a former working class neighborhood it is not yet a scene district and offers a lot of insider spots. You will find quite outdoor locations, nice restaurants, the best spa in Berlin and several historic places. To discover Moabit, I teamed up with Tai to create the perfect conscious getaway in this beautiful district full of surprises. The BerTaiBerlin map of Moabit will be published in March, until then you can preorder it in my shop and read through some of our recommendations in this article.
Top 5 kebab shops in Berlin
Where do you get the best kebab in Berlin? On the hunt for my new BertaBerlin maps, I come across some nice kebab spots in Berlin. Coming to Berlin and missing out on kebab is a blasphemy. Kebab is kind of a Turkish pseudo-sandwich packed with juicy meat sliced from a vertical rotisserie and are a gluttonous late night institution. Berlin is covered in a million kebab shops, so to make life easier for you, I listed my Top 5 kebab shops in Berlin.
One walk through vegan Berlin
If you are a vegan, Berlin is probably the best spot to get all vegan options you would dream of. Berlin has become very vegan friendly in the past years with lots of stores and restaurants which offer exclusively vegan choices. Not only food but you will find clothes, accessories and even vegan hair dressers. With Paulina and Claudi – we checked out the best spots for a vegan day in the German capital! Let us take you on a walk through our city.
Top 5 record shops in Berlin
I love Berlin, I love music and I love discovering new things. This month I have been out and about to find records shops in the German Capital. Here you go with my top 5 records shops in Berlin.
Kirsten meets Berta in Berlin
Life can be so beautiful. And it is especially awesome when you are entrusted with a task that is fun, that moves you to tears and that gives you the chance to visit impressive personalities in their professional environment. In the series "Kirsten trifft..." Kirsten Lehmann, my former teacher, meets former high school graduates from Schloss Torgelow and visit them in their current lives.
BertaBerlin in Berlin
Berta graduated from high school at Schloss Torgelow in 2002 and studied communication sciences in Berlin. After completing her studies, she also worked successfully in this field and started to write travel guides about Berlin. Her maps guide visitors through the different districts of Berlin and you can discover the hidden gems of the capital. In the meantime, Berta has become so successful with her pocket guides and her travel blog that she has become self-employed. I was allowed to visit Berta one day in Neukölln. Over Christmas cookies and tea, she told me how the idea for BertaBerlin came about. In her office I was able to experience how she designs the beautiful cards. Check out the video to know about her past and her future.
Merry Christmas!
Lean In
by Sheryl Sandberg
For me, vacation does not only mean exploring another country, but also reading books and thinking about interesting topics. During this holiday I got my hands on the book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. If you haven't read it yet, run to the bookstore! If you can't wait, here are a few aspects I found particularly interesting.
Traveling through Turkey in Berlin
Why not travel in Berlin? You don't have to always go fare to explore another country. In Berlin it is very easy to "travel through Turkey" without leaving the city. This article took some time, even though I am living in Neukölln, where the second largest Turkish community can be found. But here are 5 spots, where you can feel like in Turkey.
Top 5 coworking spaces in Berlin II
Where can I do some coworking in Berlin? A question that people asked me quite a bit in the last few month. This is why I created a Top 5 coworking spaces in Berlin, partly for free and partly open during the weekend ;).
Entrepreneurship Summit 2018
This year I visited the Entrepreneurship Summit 2018 at the FU Berlin. Besides the speakers and visitors the inspiring lectures were especially interesting: We talked about blockchain, copy tracking, sustainable management and more.
How to be a Berliner!?
To give you some help in discovering the hidden gems of this lovable city, I joined forces with Lena. As a networking queen and a publisher of travel guides (and a real Berliner ;) we created a semi-serious dinner to how to "become" a real Berliner and where to find them.
Top 5 vegan spots in Berlin
Our beloved Berlin is freezing with temperatures reaching record low this winter! Most likely, you don’t have time to flee the city, don't worry, we have the answer to the question, where to find the best vegan spots in Berlin!
As Christmas is coming up, you can also win a map until the 1rst of December.
Where can you find the VeganBerlin map?
Until the 1rst of December you can win the map for free. @walkthisway.berlin give away a raffle on Instagram 2 x VeganBerlin maps.
If you can't wait – the VeganBerlin map is available to buy online for 5€.
Top 5 theaters for children
In the last month I curated collection of playful spots composed so that you can explore the playgrounds and family cafés of Berlin with ease. I designed three walks from breakfast through amazing playgrounds, ice cream shops, museums and beer gardens. Berlin is an amazing place for children with adventures around every corner. So here are my Top 5 theaters for children. Let me take you on a walk through my city.
11 awesome Yoga opportunities in Hamburg
Scouting for my new YogaBerlin map, I got interested in yoga quit a bit and as I am currently working on a BertaHamburg map, I also found many yoga studios in Hamburg and many different types of yoga. Here are my Top yoga experience of the last few weeks!
In case you need a good overview of yoga studios in Berlin, my YogaBerlin map can help you out. More info can be found here.
Top 5 gift shops in Berlin for Christmas
Winter is coming and we all need some inspiration for Christmas gifts... well, here are some shops where you will not only find Christmas gifts, but also some other specialities! In these five shops in Berlin I can usually find last minute birthday gifts and (sometimes) treat myself ;).
Australia Special
Three weeks Australia- Normally this blog is about Berlin, but I just have been in Australia and would like to share some insights about Australia with you.
SYDNEY
As my friend Ralf lives in Bondi Beach, we decided to stay here and were lucky enough to visit the Sculpture by the Sea event on the Beach coastal walk. I can also recommend several coffee shops in this area: Harry's (best coffee), Gertrude and Alice (in a book shop), Speedo's Café (with ocean view) and Shuk Bondi (also awesome for dining).They often give away pastries for free before closing ;).Top 5 coworking spaces in Berlin
Where can I do some coworking in Berlin? A question that people asked me quite a bit in the last few month. This is why I created a Top 5 coworking spaces in Berlin, partly for free and partly open during the weekend ;).
How to enjoy good German beer in Berlin!
Find out why handcrafted beer is such a big trend in Berlin and walk & taste your way through the city. In my BeerBerlin travel guide you will find three walks through Berlin’s most creative neighborhoods and a selection of my favorite restaurants, beer gardens, breweries and activities in Berlin, where (non-)beer fans will have the best time.
Ich bin ein Berliner. I would like to take you on a walk through my city. BertaBerlin is a locally curated collection of secret spots and hidden gems crafted so you can explore Berlin with ease by way of simply suggested city walks or more spontaneous choose-your-own-adventure routes. The pocket-size guide map includes the sights and attractions not to be missed in addition to the word on the street to make the most of your experience.
But for now, here are my favorite discoveries while scouting for the BeerBerlin Map!
Top 5 spicy restaurants in Berlin
From authentic Chinese food to colorful Indian curries to traditional Thai dishes can be – all the spices and herbs can be – found in Berlin. But be aware of the pepper symbol for the levels of spice in the food!
Movie guide for my QueerBerlin tour
Every last Saturday of the month, I walk Berlin visitors and Berliners through nearly a 100 years of queer history in a city where sexual identity can be freely expressed & desires of all varieties fulfilled! We’ll always meet in Schöneberg Berlin and visit the former Eldorado nightclub, the Berghain of the 20ies, Anita Berber, the Amy Winehouse of the 20ies, and the author Christopher Isherwood, who immortalised the city in his book Goodbye to Berlin.
Best movies
After the QueerBerlin tour, I always give everybody some homework! Here is a list of wonderful movies, which gives you an insight into life of the 20ies in Berlin.
Drive This Way
The electric scooter from unu is like a bike, only faster. As I am scouting for a my new BertaBerlin and VeganBerlin map in Berlin, I love to just hop on this little beauty and drive this way! I recently discovered the electric scooter from unu and I have to say, I AM A FAN. I can search for my hidden gems in Berlin without a sweat and guilty conscience, because the electric scooter only needs a battery.
Just parking, not searching
Another advantage: I don't have to waste 41 hours looking for a parking space. Because this is the amount of hours German need to find one every year.
Another great benefit is, that you don't have to spend time and money tanking. You just have to charge the battery every 50 km. The battery of the electric scooter can be charged fully anywhere where there is a plug inbetween of five to six hours. Nevertheless, the start of the charging cycle is faster: after about one hour, my battery was already 50% charged and they told me that these "small" charging cycles do not limit either the general battery life or future potential charging power. The electric scoouter needs therefore only 0,81 €/100 km. On average, the monthly maintenance and purchase costs of it is 75,50 € per year. For example, liability insurance with partial coverage (150 €) costs 80 € including theft protection.
11 places in Berlin where you still experience the GDR
In Berlin the GDR can be experienced in many places. Since GDR history has its very own charm, I have written a travel guide on the traces of the GDR in cooperation with the DDR Museum Berlin.
- Take a seat in the Trabi ride on Karl-Marx-Allee (formerly Statinallee),
- climb up the ladder of the GDR watchtower or
- simply enjoy a currywurst at Konnopke.
Discover daily life behind or in front of the Berlin Wall!
Edinburgh Special: 48 hours
Edinburgh is Scotland's cosmopolitan capital city and located in a lush countryside and the attractive coastline of the Lothians. Here you can enjoy rich history, natural beauty and the adventures of Harry Porter.
If you only have 48 hours in Edinburgh this would be recommendable walks!
Top 5 currywurst spots in Berlin
Where do you get the best currywurst in Berlin? On the hunt for my new BertaBerlin maps, I come across some nice currywurst spots in Berlin. There is even a museum in Berlin dedicated to the history of currywurst, with a lot of tasting samples ;). Currywurst is steamed and fried pork sausages cut into small pieces. Then topped with a sweet curry ketchup and a sprinkle of curry spice. Most likely Herta Heuwer is the inventor of the currywurst. She used ingredients given to her by British soldiers, for this delicious 1949 Berlin creation.
Top 5 pingpong spots in Berlin
Where can I play some pingpong in Berlin? A question I ask myself a lot, especially in summer. This is why I created a Top 5 pingpong spots in Berlin. Enjoy!
Top 5 ice cream shops of Berlin
Find yourself searching for the perfect playground? No worries, I was scouting Berlin looking for the best destinations to have fun with children. From playgrounds, farms for children to the Teddy's concert at Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin or the flashlight tour for children at Museum für Naturkunde; I found so many awesome spots that I decided to publish a new map PlayBerlin for parents and children soon. I hope you enjoy the selection! For now here is the Top 5 of playgrounds in Berlin, but stay tune.
Top 5 beer gardens in Berlin
As I was scouting for my new BeerBerlin map, I found many beer gardens in Berlin and many different types of beer. So what’s the best activity for a typical Feierabend in and around Berlin? Definitely an evening at the beer garden! The city is full of many amazing beer gardens, so it was hard to pick just five. So relax, sit back with a beer and enjoy this post!
In case you need a good overview of beer gardens in Berlin, my BeerBerlin map can help you out.
Free arty KiezWalk in Berlin Mitte
BertaBerlin, Airbnb and Irina from gallery aquabit invite you to the free Architecture and Art KiezWalk in Berlin Mitte on the 1rst of September at 11:00. On this walk you find the artsy gems in Berlin Mitte. Feel invited!
Tea workshop for all the tea nerds
The awareness for good tea and the right preparation is increasing especially in Berlin and I am very happy that more and more tea workshops are offered. Because I am a tea lover and I especially loved Jing's tea workshop at Chimosa, which also helped me to write this article about tea.