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Our most recent articles with recommendations and the most up-to-date happenings in this vibrant city!
Green Bamboo Restaurant
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
One of the most popular questions we are asked in the office is “where is a good place for asian food?”. Luckily there are lots of options nearby, including Akito, amongst others. But what about if you find yourself a little further away after visiting Kreuzberg, or maybe the East Side Gallery? No fear, we found a great place! Green...
DMY - International Design Festival
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Berlin's premiere design show has become a staple of the annual exhibition circuit. From students exhibiting their final show pieces to established designers and large tech businesses, DMY is the place to see what's new in art, design and fashion. This year DMY finds itself in a new venue, Kraftwerk Berlin– a former power station that now (very...
James Turrell Cemetery chapel
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Illuminates a Memorial Chapel in a Berlin Cemetery ...
MACHmit! Museum for Children
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Younger visitors to Berlin are spoilt for choice in many areas – the numerous playgrounds dotted around the city, Legoland , two zoo’s, the Technical Museum, the Natural History Museum (located rather conveniently right next to Miniloft) and a whole host of other treats. But travelling with children always means new alternatives are welcome – which is where the MACHmit Museum for Children comes in.
Berlin Horizontal
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Looking for the latest way to discover Berlin? Want to step away from the same old Berlin tours, the 100 bus line – or perhaps you’ve maxed out your audio, visual, gamingand even beer-biking sightseeing excursions? Well, Horizontal Berlin may yet provide the answer. A little while ago in Prenzlauer Berg (north of Miniloft), an advertising...
Monsterkabinett
Friday, November 6, 2015
As the evenings begin to draw in and the streets become dark and still, creepy things begin to stir. In a basement, a short walk from Hackescher Markt, a curious group of creatures has assembled and is waiting for your visit. The Monsterkabinett on Rosenthaler Strasse is a collection of gruesome yet somehow cute creatures, brought into being by...
Paternoster Elevators
Friday, November 6, 2015
These days we forget how safe life is. Airbags and automatic brakes in cars, soft landings in play parks, the ever growing influence of health and safety regulation… None of these are bad things, but what about the good old days, when you really needed that tetanus shot! Well have no fear, we have found a source of everyday terror for you to...
Christmas Concerts
Friday, November 6, 2015
If there is one thing Germany excels at, it is Christmas. There is Glühwein, Lebkuchen, Stollen, snow, lights...All the things we associate with the festive season. Something Berlin has in particular is a plethora of Christmas concerts. From Beethoven, Bach and the classics, to gospel, carols and opera. There is far too much to mention here, but...
Catalan Cuisine in Berlin
Friday, November 6, 2015
Berlin has been a magnet for foreigners in the last few years. With them they have brought their cultures and cuisines. So much so, that these days it is possible to find food from all across the world of the finest quality and best price. One of the latest additions to the scene is the wonderful Begur restaurant in Neukölln. The owner brought...
Calendar of Events in Berlin
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
There is always something happening in Berlin. Here you find a list of the most important yearly events per month. *Check the websites for more information and the specific dates January Berliner Neujahrslauf (New Year's race)For those who want to start the year running. It is a 4 kms. race on the 1st of January Berlin Fashion weekHeld twice...