On Kantstrasse 79 in Berlin, a former women’s prison and courthouse has been transformed into a modern design hotel. What might be the German capital’s coolest boutique hotel, holds a sinister past that inarguably adds an exhilarating dimension to a stay here. So, how is it really sleeping in a former prison? Get the answer …
If you, like me, have a fondness for remote working (specifically from hotels), then this post is for you! Below, I’ve gathered 6 properties in Berlin that are perfect for remote working! They all have a few things in common; cosy surroundings, great coffee, and a central location. Bookmark this post for next time you’re …
One of my favorite things to do in weekends is to explore Berlin’s cultural scene. The most famous “institution” in that sector is called the Museum Island (or Museumsinsel) where beautiful museums such as Alte Nationalgalerie, Bode Museum and Pergamon Museum are towering side by side. In this post, I’m going to tell you about the first …
Continued… So now you’ve been on a journey back in time. You’ve experienced Berlin how it once was and you’ve hopefully come to understand what has shaped the German capital as we know it today. If you’re just half as intrigued as I am about getting a taste of the grand past of the city, …
Continued…. The roaring twenties So far, we’ve been looking at Berlin from the pre-industrial era and beyond, where the city literally exploded in size and inhabitants. The German capital became a center of culture and arts – not only in Germany, but in all of Europe. Still, nothing quite compares to what was about to happen …
On a cold and windy November night in 2016, I arrived in Berlin with a large suitcase, my laptop and a head full of dreams. Fast forward three years and I’m typing this, celebrating my third anniversary with the city. Like many others before me, I came to Berlin not knowing how long I’d stay …
I’ve called Berlin my home for going on 3 years now, and those years have been the most crazy, fun and challenging of my life. To me, Berlin, has a very special vibe that you won’t find anywhere else in the world, and for now, I’m happy to call it home. So when I had …
A few months ago, I embarked on a family hiking trip in Berlin’s lush Brandenburg region. In case you haven’t heard of it before, it’s the ideal place to connect with nature and completely unwind for a couple of days. And with just a short drive from the buzzing city center of Berlin, there’s really …
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls” – Pablo Picasso In recent years, an increasing number of design hotels have seen the light of day. Perhaps because travelers want to be intrigued on their journeys. They want to escape everyday life – and that’s exactly what art …
In a city where everything is constantly changing, where the past constantly meets the present, and where the future seems brighter than ever – it was a pleasure to encounter a very special hotel with deep roots in Berlin culture. Welcome to Hotel Oderberger – a public bath turned into a serene city hotel. Could this …
