by Erin "ebe" Porter | Nov 4, 2019 | Berlin, History and culture
About 5 years ago, on November 9th 2014, I watched from the hospital as Berlin put on a grand display to celebrate 25 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. I had been looking forward to attending the event – a spectacular display where thousands of lighted...
by HF | Sep 16, 2019 | Berlin, History and culture
What’s Wrong with Berlin? I have lived in Berlin. I have explored Berlin. Like most Berliners, I love Berlin. But it’s more like a love/hate relationship. Berlin is a city that doesn’t really know what it wants to be when it grows up. More than seven...
by HF | May 27, 2019 | Berlin, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Alexander and Wilhelm von Humboldt and Their Home in Tegel Berlin is a vast metropolis that no one can ever fully explore, but it can be a lot of fun trying. I have spent a lot of time in the German capital, with many visits over several decades and even living there...
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