What many visitors from Asia don't expect is that everything is closed on Sundays in Berlin, except for the following ChurchesSome RestaurantsSome FloristsHotel Restaurants - like Neni . . .
Why You Should Learn Survival German Phrases
When visiting Berlin or any other place with a foreign language it's very important to learn the phrase "I'm so sorry, do you speak English?" in the local tongue, because it is considered very rude to . . .
What is Open in Berlin on Christmas Day?
Christmas Eve or 24 December is when Germans celebrate Christmas, so the afternoon and evening of the 24th is when the city is on lockdown. This is the time to visit family, bake Christmas cookies, . . .
What Christmas Markets are open on Christmas Day and Beyond?
I've gotten asked by two separate people about what to do in Berlin in the Winter. My initial answer is always: CHRISTMAS MARKETS! These are original to Germany, where the tradition of the Christmas . . .
BUROMA Affordable Apartelle in Ku’damm
If you are travelling or moving to Berlin and are looking for an affordable place to stay in the heart of Kurfürstendamm, this might be the place for you. We stayed here for 2 weeks in 2013 while we . . .
Super Iberico Spanish Supermarket
If you are looking for Spanish, Portuguese, Mexican and other Latin American products, Super Iberico near Kochstrasse is the place to go. We decided it was a place worth commuting to, even if it's . . .
25 Years after the Fall of the Wall
This weekend was very exciting for us because it was the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the WAll (hashtag: #FOTW25) and Berlin, with the rest of the world, was celebrating in a big way with so many . . .
Spanish Speaking Dentist Sonri Conmigo
For Spanish speakers in Berlin who are looking for a dentist, this post is for you! Deutsch speakers are welcome too! I wanted to feature this clinic because of how lovely and light the office felt . . .
Hotel De Rome Tour and Luxurious Design
At the end of our Willkommen in Berlin club year, the group leaders of the Dinner is Served Group organized an event with Hotel de Rome on their beautiful rooftop bar. This is a photoblog of that . . .
Budgeting for a Trip to Berlin
I am really excited because my best friend, Jenn is planning to visit me in Berlin. And we are trying to plan it together with a girls trip to Paris. It's so exciting. I am sure it will be epic! She . . .
