Ever since the wall came down in 1989, Berlin became a tourist destination with nightlife, dining, museums, and historical landmarks. I vividly remember the fantastic food, open markets, and quaint bars during my trips. Berlin continues to shine as an epicenter for German culture, history, and adventure. Let’s look at the city’s many offerings by…
While exploring the Bavarian city of Munich, I was walking by the Haus Der Kunst museum, surrounded by beautiful bright foliage, when I was drawn to circle the building. Much to my surprise, there was a lovely restaurant hidden at the back of the museum, with some wooden and metal tables and chairs outside. The…
The Maxvorstadt neighborhood of Munich is much more spread out than Alstadt. For the most part, the streets in this area are arranged on a grid and are span into continuous long blocks. The area is still very walkable, though! I set aside one day to explore the many large art museums and restaurants in…
Schmalznudel is the one thing you absolutely MUST eat while in Munich. There is no excuse. It’s cheap and centrally located, and you can even get it to-go! Here’s some tips for visiting the famous Café Frischhut in Munich. What is Schmalznudel? Schmalznudel! Where do I begin? Schmalznudel is a type of German pastry that…
Did you know there are several Munich palaces located on one stretch of a street? Walking down the Kardinal Faulhaber-Strasse in central Munich is like walking through a fairytale. The old German street is exceptionally beautiful and is home to some of the most decadent palaces in the city. This street includes baroque and neoclassical…
Man Versus Machine is one of the best cafés in Munich, especially if you love specialty coffee. Man Versus Machine operates on the mantra that coffee has hundreds more aroma varieties than wine does, and this shop aims to offer the best of the best. Whether it’s man-made coffee or machine-made coffee, you can find…
With its pastel-toned buildings and pre-war intricate architecture, Munich was a wonderful city to visit in the fall. I stayed for three nights in Munich and explored the city entirely on foot. I didn’t get to do everything, but I definitely got to do a lot! I started by exploring the city center of the…
In the mood for specialty coffee in Munich? These are the best cafés in Munich, Germany for a cup of java to wake you up in the morning! The most well-known and highly regarded cafes in Munich, Germany are:
Nestled along the banks of the Danube River, the charming city of Ulm in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg region is an under-the-radar gem just waiting to be explored. As one of Germany’s oldest cities with roots dating back to the Middle Ages, Ulm may be small in size but it is big in character. From its gothic…
Update: Café Kutter has closed :( My need for caffeine quickly began to trump my wanderlust of Ulm, and eventually I came across a minimalist café called Café Kutter. Little black tables were lined up outside the entrance, and I could see some lush white sheepskin throws on the benches inside. Looks cozy to me!…
For over three decades, entrepreneur Peter Schaufler (1940–2015) and his wife Christiane Schaufler-Münch created one of Germany’s most remarkable private art collections, which was first revealed to the public with the opening of the Schauwerk in June 2010. This museum, now an acclaimed destination for contemporary art in Southern Germany, showcases a selection of contemporary…
I didn’t get to as early of a start as I would have liked to on my second day in Stuttgart, as my early train ride yesterday kept me fatigued. Nevertheless, I had a quick bite to eat in the late morning at Café Bohème and ran into the S-Bahn to begin my journey to…
I’ve recently checked in to the lovely city of Stuttgart – one of the major metropolises in the southwestern region of Germany. My train traveled through the northern part of the Black Forest in order to reach the city, which has a lovely mix of charming old German buildings and modernized glass structures. Visiting Stuttgart…
After taking a 7:30am direct train to Stuttgart on a Monday from Paris Gare de l’Est, I dropped my luggage off upon arrival and then headed straight for the S-Bahn south to Lienenfelden. I had previously scheduled a visit with the Sammlung Froehlich to view their collection. How to Get to the Sammlung Froehlich Getting…
The last time I have been in Berlin was six years ago. It was 2009 – I was just barely “legal” and knew absolutely nothing about the world. Ignorance is bliss they say, and I had the time of my life! I was with three of my friends from French lycée: two Berliners and one…
The Soho House Berlin members club and hotel is found in the center of Mitte, a cool neighborhood for creatives in Germany. The Soho House Berlin building has a striking, organized façade. Hundreds of rectangular windows line the white corner building, each meticulously stacked one on top of the other. The building has a varied…
Andreas Murkudis Shop Andreas Murkudis is a lovely concept store that I just happened to come across on my way to Blain Southern Gallery next door. It’s located inside a quiet courtyard just southwest of Mitte. Inside you’ll find all sorts of well-designed objects and minimalist-style clothing. Andreas MurkudisPotsdamer Straße 81e10785 Berlin
I had lunch at Café Oliv, an organic food restaurant on the corner of Münzstraße and Almstadtstrasse. The solid black matte exterior of this restaurant caught my attention, while inside I discovered a neon light installation on the wall. I took a latte and sweet potato salad on the little wooden tables outside and both…
I’ve never been inside a shop quite like The Store. Taking “concept store” to a new level, this boutique located adjacent to the lobby of the Soho House Berlin features much more than just clothes to buy. There are books, sunglasses, a café for treats, and even a hair salon! The space is completely open…
One of the things I love about Berlin is that many of the buildings are either hundreds of years old, or ultra-modern. Below you’ll find one photograph in particular that for me sums up the beauty of architecture in Berlin: a minimalist black apartment building sharing a wall with an abandoned, deteriorating, graffitied squatter house….
One of the reasons I wanted to go to Berlin was to visit Art Berlin Contemporary, held annually at the end of September. The art fair is well known in the art world, and even made Artnet‘s list of top European contemporary art fairs. It usually coincides with Berlin’s Gallery Weekend, where galleries stay open…
After spending six hours in Oslo, I arrived to Berlin on Saturday night completely exhausted. After sleeping a good 10 hours, I awoke early the next morning to eagerly visit the Boros Collection, a private collection of contemporary art located in the Mitte district of Berlin. Founded by art collector Christian Boros, the collection has…
Checking out the Vitra Design Museum and Haus is absolutely a must-do during a trip to Basel. They are located in the German town of Weil am Rhein, only a 45-minute car ride away! Vitra Haus The Vitra Design Haus is a visually stunning work of minimal architecture designed by Herzog & de Meuron. The…