Finding the perfect Christmas gift ideas for dad is always a challenge! What does he like... doesn’t he like...what if he has it all already?! So in my case, I always search for an activity for my dad and I to do together! Hopefully, I can also help you find Christmas gift ideas for your dad. Here are my „Top 5 Christmas gift ideas for dad“.

Christmas is always a time where people start running around in shops and trying to get the best products, so I wrote my „Top 5 Christmas gift ideas for mom“ to show also what activities work well as Christmas gifts! I hope you get inspired!

Looking for the best Christmas gift ideas for him? Maybe you want to take him to a special spot in Berlin, or you are searching for a Christmas gift idea that suits him best? This month I will be publishing four articles for where to find affordable Christmas gift ideas and grand Christmas gift ideas from Berlin's attractions which you can explore together! Whether you’re buying Christmas gifts, or want to share the Christmas experience with him, this list of Christmas gift ideas for him" should have everything you need.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but also stressful. Luckily for my readers, I can help with some Christmas gift ideas! In November I will be publishing four articles about where to search for affordable Christmas gift ideas and grand experiential Christmas gift ideas from Berlin's attractions, which you can visit together as a Christmas present! Consider me as your personal (Christmas gift idea) elf! This week we start with "Top 5 Christmas gift ideas for her"!

Soon it will be a new year and new resolutions will be made. In September I've just started with my nutrition. I am currently writing my second edition of the mini travel guide VeganBerlin, so I wanted to eat consistently vegan. But with me eating this way often fails because of the time for shopping or cooking so I searched for healthy food without stress involved and discovered EasyMeal from Anh Nguyen.

The surprising success of documentary "Die große Stille" (English: "Into Great Silence") by Philip Gröning shows that there is a need to develop the ability to be alone. But, also beyond the screen, there is a increasing need for silence. In the early 90s the first 'quiet garden' opened in England, a quiet place where one should do nothing but sit and be silent. Where can you go in Berlin when you need to just sit and enjoy some quiet time or some personal meditation? While researching I found many places which are surprisingly peaceful in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Berlin! These meditation spots are the perfect places to take a breather and all of my recommendations have open classes for everyone (also in English ;). Here you can enjoy some time of reflection, reading, or simply catching back up with yourself.

While visiting the major, most popular attractions of Berlin, it can be fun, but also overwhelming and full of selfie-taking tourists. However, the great thing about Berlin is that plenty of hidden art places exist. To go beyond the tourist-filled sites and tour Berlin like a Berliner. You are seeing it for the very first time, check out my "Top 5 art places, where you don't expect it", Berlin's hidden art spots.

Only in Berlin – with just a foot out the door you can get to know prominent influencers of the past. In this article about Berlin's street names you have the opportunity to look at Berlin and recognize the names that arise (e.g. poets, politicians, flowers, wars). Why only female names? ...Because in Berlin only 20 percent of the street names are female, mostly in new districts, as Berlin tries to make up for this imbalance!

Let me take you on a walk of fame through nearly a 100 years of history in a city where identity & desires of all varieties can be freely expressed. In addition to the Ella-Trebe street and Bertha-Benz street, we'll take in beautiful architecture, contemporary hubs like the Marie-Elisabeth Lüders Haus and much more.

Holy places are places that people consider holy or a religion considers to be of special religious significance. I am not a religious person, but I do cherish peaceful places which can be holy to everyone. Today I want to show you holy places in Berlin.

Because I am scouting for new awesome locations in Berlin constantly, I have a lot of coffee dates. I am not complaining, I love it, but sometimes I want to do something different. Berlin offers a lot of do-it-yourself workshops, which I found really refreshing: From brushing, taking photos to planting, I've tried it all. I would also highly recommend these workshops below for a unique birthday party or as a gift. In a nutshell, here are my top 5 workshops in Berlin. 

Normally Sophia helps people to relax, her relaxation videos on YouTube are known across Berlin's city walls. Everyone has their own way of falling asleep. In the vlog we explored Berlin a bit and discovered some new green and relaxing corners. Little note, for when you see and hear the video, in her relaxation videos Sophia always whispers. If you are too relaxed, you can fast-forward to minute 8:30, that's where I come in ;).

How to relax in Berlin? Sophia and I think, it's very much depending on where you are. So relaxing places in Berlin can be helpful, to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Here are our tips:

1. exercise at Tempelhofer Feld
2. enjoy a coffee sitting at Engelbecken
3. stroll along the Landwehrkanal
4. paddle in a kajak through the Rummelsburger Bucht (Sophia prefers sailing)
5. dine with a lovely view over the Spree at Holzmarkt.

Beautiful mountain landscapes, skiing, traditional villages, classical music and tempting dishes like Wiener Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn and Germknödel are probably the first things coming to mind when thinking about our neighbors in Austria. Sadly, Austria is not quite around the corner but here are my "Top 5 spots to travel Austria in Berlin".

Where can I go for some coworking in Berlin? This is a question that people ask me often when they come to Berlin. This is why I met Björn Budack. Not only does he own coworking spaces, he is also co-organizer of the COWORKING FESTIVAL in Berlin. As a souvenir from the festival or to find your perfect coworking space in Berlin we created this map with coworking spaces, partly accessible with day tickets as well as partly open during the weekend.

Coworking Festival in Berlin

The Coworking Festival takes place from the 9th until the 13th of September 2019. The CoworkingBerlin Maps will be available in the following spaces and in my online shop.

In this coworking guide you will find three walks through Berlin’s most creative neighborhoods and a selection of our favorite restaurants, cafés and activities close by the coworking spaces where you will have the best time. For now I want to show you my "Top 5 coworking spaces in Berlin".

It is never easy to start your own business. Building a great business involves having the idea, finding finances and the right people to help you grow. You don't necessarily need a university degree, a lot of money in the bank or even business experience to start a major success story. However, you do need courage, an idea and the "walk" to see it through. Thanks to Theresa, the founder of "Make it simple"-Podcast, I could finally "visit" my first podcast. 

Listen to the latest episode from the Make it simple podcast and get - hopefully - inspired to start a business of your own!

Spotify. Podigee. iTunes. Theresa's Blogpost.

I cannot get enough of all those weekly organic markets in Berlin. That’s why here’s part 2 with five more places where you can get you organic produce and grab some delicious food to enjoy while chatting to farmers, locals and visitors alike.

Anyone interested in art will find it in Berlin: a lively museum and gallery landscape offers endless choice. But in addition to large institutions, art can also be found in other places in Berlin. In this article, you will learn where you can relax in the midst of art or which edible artworks will fascinate you with every bite!

There's something about boats that brings out the fun in people. Maybe it's the possibility that you might sink or – normally – once sailing, you can't get off, so you make the most of it. Whatever the reason, it's time to embrace it with my Top 5 boat restaurants in Berlin. While there aren't many restaurants to eat on a boat in Berlin, those that serve the water promise a unique experience with some of Berlin's most beautiful views. Here we go!

For starters: What are the top 5 rooftop bars in Berlin? Being the third most-visited city in Europe, Berlin has much to offer, AND also a lot of rooftop bars. Between all the history and beer gardens you should also check out rooftop bars, as you will have an ultimate skyline view. So, what are the top 5 rooftop bars in Berlin? Just scroll down and find the rooftop bar which suites you the most.

Berlin has no beach, but we do have a lot of beach bars. This week I want to show you some places that beachy Caribbean feel. By that I mean white sand beach, cocktail service on the beach(es of Berlin)...

So, you’ve decided to buck the elaborate wedding and head straight to the courthouse. Seems simple enough, right? Ally thought so, too. But when she decided to call off her big wedding and opt for City Hall nuptials, she was surprised by how little information was out there about how to plan a wedding in Berlin. That's why we put together a "Wedding Berlin map" of things you should know before and while ;) getting married. As we will publish the "Wedding Berlin map" a little later, we want to give you my personal "Top 5 wedding spots in Berlin" (here) and Ally's Wedding favorites in Berlin (here). Because whether or not you're throwing a big party, it's still your wedding day — and you shouldn't have to worry about anything. 

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. 

All-gender restrooms are getting popular nowadays. More and more bars, clubs, and restaurants have them as well as town halls, public libraries, and universities. The concept itself isn’t new at all; public transports adopted the concept ‘one-unit-for-all’ as standard for ages. Only recently were old WC signs called into question, triggering a need for an alternative WC symbol that represents the cultural value of its gender neutrality. If you’re searching for places that stand for openness, diversity, and respect in the glamorous city of Berlin, take a look at my top 5 trendy locations with all-gender restroom. In these places, you’ll find a sparkling WC sign designed by Berlin Culture Project CO-WC, which invites you into a play with your gender identity.

Kids love to go swimming in the summer. When school gets out in early June, the local playgrounds with water are a very popular place to be. To cool down and splash around Berlin's water playgrounds are perfect, not only for children! As I recently published my PlayBerlin Map in English, I also discover Spielplatzguide Berlin, which is a travel guide for parents and children in Berlin, published in German and focused on (water) playgrounds. As I don't want you to miss out, I invited Marianna und Johannes to tell me also their hidden gems in Berlin: Here are our Top 5 water playgrounds in Berlin.

Berlin has truly stunning lakes close by and in the city showcasing pristine natural beauty. Whether you are searching for water sports, a hike, or a relaxed and wellness break, you will find something to suit in my Top 5 most beautiful lakes close by and in Berlin.