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 • Cathi Harris

The Paper Chase

Making our presence in Germany more permanent

Apr 1 • Cathi Harris

I Went to Touch Grass

Grabbing those rare rays of sunlight while they last

Mar 15 • Cathi Harris

Winter Can be Cool

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

Jan 13 • Cathi Harris

We need to talk about Silvester

How not to have the wrong kind of blast on New Year's Eve

Dec 31, 2025 • Cathi Harris

Wierd Science + a Travekiez Halloween and LAP Coffee drama

More stories from Berlin

Nov 4, 2025 • Cathi Harris

Back-to-School in Berlin

Over-thinking school supplies and other things

Sep 9, 2025 • Cathi Harris

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 • Cathi Harris

Spring Cleaning

Decluttered apartment and decluttered mind

Jun 4, 2025 • Cathi Harris

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 • Cathi Harris

Beware Billionaires Bearing Advice

Neither Elon Musk nor JD Vance have Germany's best interests at heart

Feb 18, 2025 • Cathi Harris

Introducing Friday Walks and Sunday Strolls

Getting outdoors and showing you a little more of Berlin at the same time

Jan 23, 2025 • Cathi Harris

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