Thomas Breithaupt
A small victory for owners against Berlin’s Airbnb ban
For the past few months, a heated argument has been playing out between Berlin residents, Airbnb (and other home sharing platforms) and the city gover...
Allotment garden: Germany’s little green paradise
Having your own piece of green paradise right in the heart of the city? To many, that may seem like a distant dream. In Germany, these gardens have ...
Kebab: Berlin’s most famous fast food?
Recently, Berlin’s very first kebab fest—otherwise known as Kebabistan—took place on Moritzplatz, celebrating the very best of the city’s kebab cultur...
Mundraub: Berlin’s just a big city garden!
Even think of picking an apple or two from the city park on your morning commute? Did you know that Berlin is full of wild fruits trees? Bushes bo...
Meet Irmela Mensah-Schramm: Berlin’s “sprayer grandma”
Ever heard of Berlin’s “sprayer Grandma”? The nickname is aptly given to 70-year-old Irmela Mensah-Schramm. For the past thirty years she’s been remov...
This is how Berlin’s cab companies cheat the system
77 percent of Berlin’s cab companies are not paying their fair share. An experienced eye can catch their tactics very easily: they underestimate annua...
7 places in Berlin to enjoy the outdoor space this summer
Long day at the office? Looking to blow-off some steam and relax with a cold drink and your toes in the sand? Maybe a little dancing in the fresh air?...
Deutsche Bank announces closure of 188 branches
Germany’s largest bank is set to close or merge 188 of its branches across the country. This will include 43 locations in Berlin—26 of them from sub...
Pokémon Go has hit Berlin!
Since its recent release, it seems quite difficult to go an entire day without hearing some buzz about the infamous “Pokémon Go” mobile app. And on so...
5 Day trip ideas from Berlin
Looking to escape the urban jungle for a day? Check out these cool places easily accessible from Berlin.
1. Wannsee
A favorite destination durin...
