Travelettes

10 great tours to experience Berlin in an unusual way

08/16/2017

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You've seen Mauerpark, Berghain and Brandenburger Tor, and now you're wondering what else is there to do in the exciting, vibrant city of Berlin. How about a guided tour? The German capital has a lot more to offer than the standard hop-on-and-off tours you were forced to do with your parents or on school trips. Here are some of my favoriteÂ Berlin city to[...]

5 (more) Summery Things to do in Berlin

09/25/2016

Tabea

Berlin, Cities, Inspiration, Travelettes Guide

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Katja does.Â And I do too. I have this thing for summer. Big time. I fall for the smell of warm asphalt and embrace every sweat bead running down my neck. My favourite shoes are bare feet and my level of happiness correlates with the number of freckles in my face. German summers tend to be an emotional rollercoaster weather-wise, so whenever 30 degrees hit [...]

10 Reasons Why Berlin is the Best Place for a City Break

07/04/2016

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Berlin, Cities, Top 10

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I've written about Berlin before and given my top tips for visiting this wonderful city. Although there is a ton of stuff to do here, don't be fooled! - you don't necessarily need to block an entire week or more on your calendar. You can easily enjoy the perks of Berlin during a short weekend trip. We've partnered up with Expedia to come up withÂ 10 reasons [...]

20 Experiences you Must Have in Europe this Summer

05/31/2016

Kathi

Europe, Inspiration, Travel Tips

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Are you heading to Europe this summer? Yes? Well, lucky you! EuropeÂ is an amazing continent to explore, whether you join a group tour or venture out on your (first) big solo trip. There is so much to see and the diversity of landscapes, cultures and foods you get to experience in a considerably small spaceÂ is just so unique. FromÂ theÂ breathtaking fjor[...]

10 Great Tips for Visiting Berlin

05/26/2016

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Berlin, Cities, Top 10, Travel Tips

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In case you haven't already heard, Berlin is one of the best cities to visit in Europe. Alright, alriiight... maybe I'm just a little biased since I've called it homeÂ the last several years. But what I can say is that no matter how long I've lived here, I'm continuously finding new and different ways to enjoy this city forÂ all it's worth. Therefore, I deci[...]

When the road is home: Meeting the guys behind Urban Tenting

11/12/2015

Caroline

At Home, People, Personal Stories

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Imagine there was a way toÂ live on the road, to not just jump on a train or rush to the airport, but to actually live there and take lifeÂ - and nature - as it comes. Sounds good? Well, two creatives from Berlin are doing just that whenever they feel like escaping the big smoke (often). Earlier this year, photographer Marlen Mueller, designer Thomas Adler [...]

A year of swimming 52 lakes - The Jessica Lee Story

11/05/2015

Caroline

People, Personal Stories

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I'm a nature girl. I could spend all my time running through forests, camping in the mountains or jumping into lakes. The thing is, I'm also a bit of a chicken when it comes to swimming in water with a temperature that's anything below 30Â°C. Hot showers all the way! Anyway, the project of the Canadian Jessica Lee really peaked my interest: Living in Berlin [...]

The Travelettes Guide to Street Art in Berlin

04/15/2013

Kathi

Berlin, Cities, Travelettes Guide

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People come to Berlin for different reasons - whether it is to comprehend the leftovers of separation and unification, to enjoy the never-ending club tours through Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain or to experience the diversity of cultures living together. But Germany's capital is also the center of attraction for artists from all over the world - musicians f[...]

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