Alte Frau, New Life

Alte Frau, New Life

Life in Berlin

Germany's Venice Obsession
Multiple cities and towns have a district designated 'Little Venice' or 'New Venice' - Berlin has two.
May 18
The Paper Chase
Making our presence in Germany more permanent
Apr 1
I Went to Touch Grass
Grabbing those rare rays of sunlight while they last
Mar 15
Winter Can be Cool
A week of snow and ice makes magic (and just a little mayhem)
Jan 13
We Need to Talk About Silvester
How not to have the wrong kind of blast on New Year's Eve
Dec 31, 2025
Wierd Science + a Travekiez Halloween and LAP Coffee drama
More stories from Berlin
Nov 4, 2025
Back-to-School in Berlin
Over-thinking school supplies and other things
Sep 9, 2025
Survive the Summer: What (Not) to Wear
When it's 38C with no A/C, your skinny jeans will make you want to throw yourself in the Spree
Jul 23, 2025
Spring Cleaning
Decluttered apartment and decluttered mind
Jun 4, 2025
What's Left in Friedrichshain?
Despite its current reputation as a place to party, elements of the district's left-wing, working class history remain
Apr 30, 2025
Beware Billionaires Bearing Advice
Neither Elon Musk nor JD Vance have Germany's best interests at heart
Feb 18, 2025
Introducing Friday Walks and Sunday Strolls
Getting outdoors and showing you a little more of Berlin at the same time
Jan 23, 2025
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