How Berlin Jumped the Line

The Greater Berlin Act of 1920 made the Prussian capital the world's third largest city overnight.

Jun 10 • Cathi Harris

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May 2026

Germany's Venice Obsession

Multiple cities and towns have a district designated 'Little Venice' or 'New Venice' - Berlin has two.

May 18 • Cathi Harris

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An Uphill Climb

The push to reduce car traffic in central Berlin reaches a critical moment.

May 1 • Cathi Harris

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April 2026

Our Getaway to Gdańsk

We'll return again and again to this gem on the Baltic coast

Apr 17 • Cathi Harris

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The Paper Chase

Making our presence in Germany more permanent

Apr 1 • Cathi Harris

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March 2026

I Went to Touch Grass

Grabbing those rare rays of sunlight while they last

Mar 15 • Cathi Harris

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February 2026

Who Built the Erdstalls and Why?

Medieval bug-out bunkers or places for secret cult ceremonies - no one can say for sure.

Feb 23 • Cathi Harris

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Healthcare is Affordable, It's Not Free

My experience with the German health system

Feb 13 • Cathi Harris

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Of polar splits and slippery sidewalks

Back to complaining about a different kind of ice

Feb 6 • Cathi Harris

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January 2026

We Will Remember

To the people of Minneapolis taking care of their neighbors - you are the best of America

Jan 28 • Cathi Harris

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Winter Can be Cool

A week of snow and ice makes magic (and just a little mayhem)

Jan 13 • Cathi Harris

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We survived another (new) year + what's ahead for 2026

Whistles while sliding tip jar forward ....

Jan 2 • Cathi Harris

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