Tag: Culture
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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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Thankful
Today is Thanksgiving—a day that’s all about gathering with family and friends, sharing a meal, and reflecting on what we’re thankful for. Traditionally, the holiday centered around giving thanks for the harvest, but over time, it’s grown to celebrate gratitude in many forms. The classic Thanksgiving table is often filled with turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted…
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Día de los Muertos
Whilst everyone was going crazy for Halloween the last days, I’m more drawn to the traditions of Día de los Muertos 💀 Celebrated on November 1 and 2 in Mexico, this holiday is all about honoring ancestors, family members, and friends who have passed. It’s believed that during these days, the souls of the departed…
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The MET
It’s been a long bank holiday weekend! Last year, I spent Labor Day with my friend in Sonoma- check out my post here. This year, I’ve explored New York City a bit more. My highlight was the Metropolitan Museum of Art which I’ve visited on Friday and loved it! It’s full of art, artefacts, history…
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Dreams
Hold fast to dreamsFor if dreams dieLife is a broken-winged birdThat cannot fly.Hold fast to dreamsFor when dreams goLife is a barren fieldFrozen with snow. By Langston Hughes
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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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Andere Länder, andere Sitten!
Having lived in the US for over 2 years now, I still need to get used to the fact that it’s allowed to possess and carry firearms. Just the occasional sign reminds you to please refrain from bringing them into hotels, government building or supermarkets… Given it’s such a big part of local customs and…
Josephine in New York City 