walking the hallways of history
Walk through the former National Socialist government district in Berlin on a private tour with me, and a lot of what I do is explain what no longer exists. Read More
Berlin Diversity – Reminders of Place
Going on holiday is wonderful. I love it. I used to be a constant traveller, somewhat of a nomad, forever changing cities, countries, people and places. But not any more.Read More
Bearpit Karaoke on a Sunday
Mauer Park fleamarket is a Berlin institution. But there is another reason to go to Mauerpark on a Sunday, which has nothing to do with the markets themselves. Read More
Trekking in a Late Afternoon Wonderland
The European forest, what a wonderful creature! A living being – breathing, growing, changing, dying, decaying as we watch. Berlin has amazing natural spaces.Read More
Street Art in Berlin
Whether you call it street art, urban art, graffiti or vandalism, the act of painting/glueing/drawing on buildings and other public spaces in Berlin has decades of long and colourful history.Read More
The Stasi – A legacy of mass surveillance
Stasi. A word of power in East Germany. The Stasi were a formidable force of the Cold War, and some argue the most effective counter espionage system in European history. Read More
Cecilienhof – a convergence of layers
Aaah Potsdam, the chosen summer residence (and sometime full time residence) of various Prussian kings and German emperors. The jewel in the Prussian summer crown.Read More
Spargelzeit – Asparagus is here. Enjoy!
Spargelzeit. Aparagus Time. I think this is my favourite time of year in Berlin. If you’ve not eaten white asparagus German style yet, you must come taste it for yourself!Read More
The Belvedere – the best view in Potsdam
In Potsdam there are so many palaces, gardens, follies and gazebos it’s hard to know where to begin. But with a private guide at your side you have a headstart. Read More
10 things I love about living in Berlin
One of the best things about a holiday away is coming home to Berlin. I just touched down back in Berlin after a long, well earned Australian family break. Berlin.Read More
Boros Bunkner
If you’re wandering through part of Berlin’s Mitte district, down a little street near the Friedrichstadtpalast theatre, you will come across an extraordinary sight. Read More
Weissensee Cemetery – a journey back in time
Walking into the enormous Weissensee Cemetery is like stepping into another world, in many ways stepping back in time. Read More