This is such a timely and helpful post! I've been struggling with the Berlin heat and your tips are spot on. The loose-fitting clothes and natural fabrics make a huge difference. It's interesting how the lack of AC really forces you to be more mindful about your clothing choices.
I've also noticed that it's not just the heat, but the sun itself feels incredibly intense here. I recently came across a fascinating blog post that explains why the German sun can feel so strong. It turns out, it has a lot to do with the clean air. You can read more about it in the Kulturshift substack here:
Thanks for reading! I never thought about it before, but I think the sun does feel more intense here. Maybe it's because we don't see it very much in the winter! :-)
This is such a timely and helpful post! I've been struggling with the Berlin heat and your tips are spot on. The loose-fitting clothes and natural fabrics make a huge difference. It's interesting how the lack of AC really forces you to be more mindful about your clothing choices.
I've also noticed that it's not just the heat, but the sun itself feels incredibly intense here. I recently came across a fascinating blog post that explains why the German sun can feel so strong. It turns out, it has a lot to do with the clean air. You can read more about it in the Kulturshift substack here:
https://kulturshift.substack.com/p/why-german-summer-sun-hit-me-like
Why German Summer Sun Hit Me Like a Truck (And How I Learned to Love It).
Thanks again for the great advice! Stay cool!
Thanks for reading! I never thought about it before, but I think the sun does feel more intense here. Maybe it's because we don't see it very much in the winter! :-)