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Live Music in Berlin

There is no arguing the fact that, in terms of sheer quantity, Berlin’s music scene is dominated by electronic fare. But that doesn’t mean that there is no room for those of us who like our tunes the old-fashioned way: … Continue reading

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Parks in Berlin

Summer has arrived in Berlin, and that means one thing: the masses are grabbing their towels (always a good idea), disposable barbecues, frisbees (or hipster equivalent) etc. and taking to the parks to soak up as much sun as possible. … Continue reading

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Terry Brewer

For many years now, the Heart of Gold Hostel has been a pick-up point for the walking tours offered by Brewer’s Berlin. They are the longest-running independent walking tour company in the city, and their guides are the best around. … Continue reading

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Swabians on the Loose in Berlin

As the recently crowned Champions League winner Bayern Munich gets set to square off against Bundesliga rival VfB Stuttgart tonight in the final of the German soccer cup in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, the city is bracing for a Swabian invasion. … Continue reading

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Karneval der Kulturen

Berlin is once again staging a giant street festival this weekend: the annual Karneval der Kulturen (“Carnival of Cultures”), which takes place over four days in the neighborhood of Kreuzberg. The main event is the parade on Sunday, where more than … Continue reading

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Museums in Berlin

Amid all the talk about Berlin’s nightlife, it is not mentioned nearly often enough how much Germany’s capital has to offer during the day. Here is a list of just a few of the many great museums in Berlin. Pergamon … Continue reading

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