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Immersive Travel: Go Beyond Borders and Engage with Refugees in Berlin
Many who live in Berlin say the only constant here is change. The city is always in flux, a work in progress. This situation is driven by — and is a consequence of — an…
Eat + Drink
Currywurst and Beyond: Classic Berlin Eats and Where to Find Them
Currywurst is a must-eat meal in Berlin, but it’s only the start of the city’s tastiest grub. (Photo: Getty Images) Many of Berlin’s best new restaurants skew international, but the city’s home-grown delicacies still fuel…
Culture + Style
Industrial Ruins to Explore (Legally) in and Around Berlin
Slip into Spreepark to see an abandoned amusement park with a semi-sordid history. (Photo: Alamy) Berlin’s really glamming it up these days, but many still believe you haven’t really “done” the city unless you’ve come…
Tips + Trends
Exploring the Best of Berlin’s Hip Neukölln Neighborhood
Share the love at Roamers, where the vibe and food is Insta-worthy. (Photo: Elena Peters) Once a gritty, graffiti-covered part of Berlin dominated by abandoned warehouses and döner kebab stalls, Neukölln’s cultural cachet has skyrocketed…
Tips + Trends
Odes to Augustus and Swimming Hole Cool Downs: Three Quirky Day Trips from Berlin
Visit the lush gardens at Zwinger, built by Augustus the Strong. (Photo: Getty Images) Berlin is an immensely satisfying city, in part because of how much weirder it is in than the rest of Germany….
Culture + Style
When Off-the-Shelf Isn’t Enough: Tailor-Made Berlin Shopping
Head to a Berlin tailor for bespoke looks. (Photo: Alamy) Thanks to an uptick in bespoke tailors and boutiques, Berlin is quickly becoming a haven for high-end shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind wearables. Off-the-shelf style is…
Culture + Style
Berlinstagram’s Michael Schulz on Instagramming His Way Around the World
Berlinstagram’s Michael Schulz knows a thing or two about Instagram photos. He traveled around the world to get some of the best. (Photos: Michael Schulz) “Instagram made me quit my job,” Michael Schulz says. That’s…
Health + Fitness
Explore Berlin’s Central Park, the Tiergarten
Berlin’s Tiergarten is the German capitol’s version of New York City’s Central Park. (All Photos: Robbie Lawrence/VSCO) While New York is known for Central Park and London boasts Regent’s Park and Hyde Park, Berlin has the…
Eat + Drink
Wannabe Baristas Learn to Pour the Perfect Cuppa at Berlin’s Distrikt Coffee
Distrikt Coffee, Berlin (Photo: Robbie Lawrence) What’s the only thing better than being served really, really good coffee? Learning how to make it yourself, surely. This is just part of Distrikt Coffee’s modus operandi. The…
Culture + Style
How a Nazi War Bunker Became a Secret Art Collection in Berlin
You’ll need an appointment to see the Boros Collection of contemporary art hidden in a Nazi bunker. (Photos: Robbie Lawrence/VSCO) The best thing about the Boros Collection isn’t that it contains scores of contemporary works…
Health + Fitness
Escape for a Day Out at Berlin’s Lakes
While most people know that Berlin boasts quality museums, art galleries and nightclubs, few seem to realize that just outside the city, there’s a network of swimmer-friendly lakes, lush forests and sandy beaches. In fact,…