When they hear the word “Plattenbau” or industrialised apartment block, most people think of grey, cheerless facades stretching into the distance that make it hard to believe it is possible to live a happy life there. But not so in Berlin Lichtenberg! The area is full of apartment blocks – … Continue readingLiving under the rainbow
In Japan, sakura – the cherry blossoms – have many symbolic meanings: Cherry blossoms, like spring itself, is a symbol of renewal. In Japanese culture, they stand for beauty, hope and new life. Every year the circle of life starts again and is at its most beautiful in spring when … Continue readingSymbolic Sakura
Cherry blossoms add a blob of colour everywhere you find a cherry tree in spring. So, it makes sense that they are a very popular motive for photographers all over the world, not just in Japan. However, nothing can compare to the sheer beauty of alleys and parks of cherry … Continue readingJapanese German Friendship
In Germany, we did not have a very hard winter in 2019/20, but still, I can’t wait for the days to get longer and warmer! Luckily, we changed the time to summertime this weekend, so we already have a lot more daylight in the evenings. And nature is also getting … Continue readingCherry Blossom Season is Arriving
As the COVID-19 virus is keeping to threaten the lives of thousands of people, and public life has come to a halt in many parts of the world, life, in general, has become much slower. I have to admit that I thought to stay in my apartment most of the … Continue readingRediscovering My Neighbourhood
On one of Berlin’s most famous squares, Alexanderplatz, you find the Urania World Clock. It was put up in 1969 and is showing the current time in 148 major cities from around the globe. To be able to show this many cities at once, the column has 24 sides, each … Continue readingTime travel the easy way
It’s that time of year when you pull out your super long knitted scarf, tea becomes your favourite drink again, and you feel the urgent need to spend time outside to catch as many as the last warm rays of sunshine of the year as possible.The colour palette of fall … Continue readingLeaves are starting to Change
Berlin is a city that constantly changes, every day, all year round. And even though the city feels more crowded every year, there are still unused and open spaces, even in central areas. One of those abandoned yet central and very visible spots is the Haus der Statistik (house of … Continue readingAllesandersplatz
In Berlin, you can find numerous historic sites and relicts of its turbulent history, that have fascinating stories to tell. One of those places is the Spreepark in Plänterwald, an amusement park, which is abandoned today. But nevertheless, there are still old rides, houses and other equipment to be seen, … Continue readingSpreepark – Almost Forgotten Berlin
Who does not love some yummy gelato on a hot summer day in the city? I certainly do, so one of my favourite things to do is walking the streets of my neighbourhood in Berlin-Wedding and roam the many curious shops you can still find here. And afterwards, I reward … Continue readingRetro Gelato