Evensong at the Berlin Cathedral
The Berliner Dom is a rather unique piece of architecture in Berlin. Its impressive curved dome soars above the former Royal quarter of Berlin.Read More
A wintry start to the new year
Wow, another year over, another one begins. Resolutions are made (and let’s face it, quickly broken) and the season turns towards slowly longer days. And colder days. Read More
walking the hallways of history
Walk through the former National Socialist government district in Berlin on a private tour with me, and a lot of what I do is explain what no longer exists. Read More
Berlin Diversity – Reminders of Place
Going on holiday is wonderful. I love it. I used to be a constant traveller, somewhat of a nomad, forever changing cities, countries, people and places. But not any more.Read More
Bearpit Karaoke on a Sunday
Mauer Park fleamarket is a Berlin institution. But there is another reason to go to Mauerpark on a Sunday, which has nothing to do with the markets themselves. Read More
Trekking in a Late Afternoon Wonderland
The European forest, what a wonderful creature! A living being – breathing, growing, changing, dying, decaying as we watch. Berlin has amazing natural spaces.Read More
Street Art in Berlin
Whether you call it street art, urban art, graffiti or vandalism, the act of painting/glueing/drawing on buildings and other public spaces in Berlin has decades of long and colourful history.Read More
The Stasi – A legacy of mass surveillance
Stasi. A word of power in East Germany. The Stasi were a formidable force of the Cold War, and some argue the most effective counter espionage system in European history. Read More
Spargelzeit – Asparagus is here. Enjoy!
Spargelzeit. Aparagus Time. I think this is my favourite time of year in Berlin. If you’ve not eaten white asparagus German style yet, you must come taste it for yourself!Read More
The Belvedere – the best view in Potsdam
In Potsdam there are so many palaces, gardens, follies and gazebos it’s hard to know where to begin. But with a private guide at your side you have a headstart. Read More
Weissensee Cemetery – a journey back in time
Walking into the enormous Weissensee Cemetery is like stepping into another world, in many ways stepping back in time. Read More
Berlins Christmas Markets – Deck the Halls!
December rolls round again. The days get colder. Significantly colder. And darker – sunset is around 4pm so the nights feel loooong. Read More