Cool Things to do in Berlin

Berlin is one of the most dynamic and cool cities in Europe (at least says I). Thanks to a burgeoning street art scene, embracing of the vegan lifestyle and funky spots to explore, it’s easy to see why it is one of my favorite places in the world. It’s packed with a fascinating history, friendly locals,Continue reading “Cool Things to do in Berlin”

Hipmunk City Love: Planning an Artsy Trip to Berlin

Berlin is no stranger to art. From the ever-growing street art scene to the more traditional art enclaves, Germany’s capital is one of the best places in Europe to go to become immersed in the creative – and unique – art scene. It’s hard to miss art in Berlin – it can be found prettyContinue reading “Hipmunk City Love: Planning an Artsy Trip to Berlin”

Travel bloggers favorite places to live as expats

I’ve been living in as an expat in Chiang Mai for almost two years. It’s a great place to call home and I love living here. The lifestyle is fantastically chill, the cost of living is low compared to American prices, and there is such a beauty in waking up in a foreign country. WhyContinue reading “Travel bloggers favorite places to live as expats”

Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial

There are few places which resonate with me more than memorials to those who have been killed due to simply being who they are. In my travels, I’ve always sought out places like this to pay my respects for the atrocities the human race has befallen onto others. In Rwanda, I visited the Kigali MemorialContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial”

Daily Wanderlust: Bebelplatz in Berlin, Germany

There is a lot of history in Berlin, Germany. Without a doubt. The Wall. The old artist squats and street art. The stark Holocaust memorial. The reminders of a recent dark past can be found throughout this gorgeous an historic city. During my time in Berlin, I took two tours — one that dealt withContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Bebelplatz in Berlin, Germany”

Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Hotel Adlon

The palatial Hotel Adlon, originally built in the early 1900s, was resurrected in the heart of Berlin following WWII (the main portion of the building was damaged in a fire caused by a Soviet soldier during the war). In history, it is known as one of the most famous hotels in Europe between the twoContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Hotel Adlon”

Daily Wanderlust: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin

My first night in Berlin was … interesting, due in large part to my couchsurfing experience. Fortunately, along the first of many walks (I spent two days basically walking the city, exploring the underground Berlin art and more), I came across the historic church,  Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. It stood before me, against the Berlin nightContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin”

Escape of the Week: Berlin Art

It’s no secret I love Berlin. This is the second post I’ve done that features Underground Berlin, and with good reason: there is just so much awesome to be shared. Even if I had a terrible couchsurfing experience, the city wrapped its way around my heart. The art scene in Berlin fascinates me. From theContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Berlin Art”

Escape of the Week: Underground Berlin

When I was in Berlin, I enjoyed two free tours. One that took me to the historical sites (which, to my surprise, was not a snooze fest), and one that took me to the underground art scene. In the cold and rain, our guide escorted us through squatter residences, enlightened us on the history ofContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Underground Berlin”

Berlin – the other love

I may love Madrid, but Berlin … man, it comes in a close second. Seriously. It may have been really cold … and windy … and rainy in Berlin, but after escaping Borris‘, I was hit smack in the face with all of its awesomeness. First, it was Hostel Aloha. It didn’t even bother meContinue reading “Berlin – the other love”