Tag: Berlin
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Carnegie Hall
Today is Christmas Eve—Heiligabend– the main event in Germany with afternoon cake, traditional food, presents and one of my favorite parts: my mum revealing her special surprise for the holidays. Always treating us to a concert, the ballet, or a cabaret. Even though I’m not spending Christmas in Germany this year, I’m keeping that tradition…
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Berlin Wall
After all the holiday meals, a little sightseeing was a welcome change. Walking along Berlin’s East Side Gallery, I stopped at the iconic mural of Breschnev and Honecker locked in a fraternal kiss. Titled “My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love” and painted in 1990 by Russian artist Dmitri Vrubel, it immortalizes a…
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Wintergarten Berlin
The Wintergarten Varieté in Berlin is a step back in time—a venue where vintage charm meets contemporary flair. I recently spent an evening there for a show paying tribute to Josephine Baker, and it was a wonderful blend of entertainment and history. The performances captured Baker’s essence: playful, bold, and captivating. From dazzling dance numbers…
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Merry Xmas
Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Christmas, wherever you may be celebrating! Here in Berlin, the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Christmas market at Schloss Charlottenburg. Sipping Glühwein under the glow of festive lights with the stunning Baroque palace is a wonderful start to the holidays. Once a summer…
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Green oasis
After I spent a wonderful week with my family in one of the most peaceful areas of Berlin, it is time for me to fly home to NYC. It’s been blissfully quiet, relaxing and full of culinary highlights. I relished the time with my loved ones and after spending every possible minute in the forrest…
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Berliner Currywurst
Is so tasty! I could end this post with this statement only and encourage you to visit Berlin and try for yourself. But let me give you some fun facts as well. 1. There are heated discussions about who invented the dish and makes the tastiest version: Berlin vs. Hamburg vs. The Ruhr area. You…
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Die Ampelmännchen
Shown on pedestrian signals in Germany are the beloved ‚Ampelmännchen‘. A green walking one for go and a red one for stop. Prior to the reunification of East and West Germany, each part had its own figures but the ones from Eastern Germany gained huge popularity and cult status and have since been adopted beyond…
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Mexikoplatz Berlin
Is one of the oldest transit stations and a small, idyllic place altogether. The heritage listed station was erected in 1904 and is one of the few Art Nouveau buildings in Berlin. It is surrounded by a well-kept courtyard and houses the weekly farmers market offering the freshest regional produce (goes without saying that it’s not taking…
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Aaand Relax!
I made it home! To one of the lush green neighbourhoods Berlin has to offer. The recent rain cleaned the air and the fresh smell caries the scent of the conifers and blooming flowers. Today I woke up to the birds singing, and started the day with yoga & meditation. Followed by a tasty brunch…
Josephine in New York City 