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3 things you need to do before your trip to Berlin to avoid disappointment: 1. Book the free Reichstag Building audio gu...
02/06/2026

3 things you need to do before your trip to Berlin to avoid disappointment:

1. Book the free Reichstag Building audio guide tour 1-2 months ahead. It books up!

2. Book a Berliner Unterwelten tour 30 days ahead. Excellent WWII and Cold War tours. Since they’re popular and smaller groups, they can fill up.

3. Plan your Berlin itinerary around Sundays and Mondays. On Sundays, retail and grocery stores are closed. On Mondays, many museums and other attractions are closed.

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25/05/2026

Berliner Mauerweg day 5 in my series where I show you what it’s like to walk the entire 160km trail where the Berlin Wall once stood.

This day I started at the Schönholz Sbahn station. After a few minutes on unremarkable streets, I turned onto a path that parallels the Sbahn tracks. It is mostly lined with trees for a few kilometers, so even though it’s still in the city, it felt like I was away from the chaos.

I walked past some industrial buildings and then apartment buildings. And eventually I ended my walk for the day at the Rosenthal Nord tram stop.

Distance walked: 5.7km

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Here’s a little about me and the type of Berlin content you can expect to see here. Hi, I’m Ali. I’m a 45 year old local...
15/05/2026

Here’s a little about me and the type of Berlin content you can expect to see here.

Hi, I’m Ali. I’m a 45 year old local Berlin blogger & content creator. I’ve been living in Berlin 11+ years, 15 years total in Germany, but I’m from the US. I show midlife travelers how to see the best of Berlin without the stress.

I’ll show you things to do in Berlin, how to use Berlin public transport, nature spots, day trips from Berlin, and lots of other advice to help you plan and enjoy your trip to Berlin.

I don’t go to clubs. I’m not into fashion. So you can expect a more laid back vibe. No partying here.

I love nature so I’m always trying to find more place and time for hiking. But easy hikes.

I’m also trying to figure myself out. Again. Tackling the anxiety and learning who I really am.

Expect my cute dog, Zelda, to show up here too. She’s a 3.5kg Yorkie.

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Autumn is winding down in Berlin.
13/11/2025

Autumn is winding down in Berlin.

Today marks the 36th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. You can still find many pieces and full sections of the...
09/11/2025

Today marks the 36th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. You can still find many pieces and full sections of the Wall all around the city, and the area where the Wall once stood is now a cycling and hiking trail that stretches 160km (100 miles) around what was once West Berlin.

I've hiked the whole thing, and it's super interesting to go from city to countryside and back again. I might have to do the whole thing again at some point.

Here are some photos of the Berlin Wall remains as well as some sections of the trail.

Saturday is a great day for markets in Berlin. Fresh fruits and veggies from local farmers, meats, cheeses, flowers, spi...
08/11/2025

Saturday is a great day for markets in Berlin. Fresh fruits and veggies from local farmers, meats, cheeses, flowers, spices, bread, and so much more. There’s usually several stalls where you can get lunch too. And lots of non food items. I especially like Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain.

East Side Gallery in Berlin, the most famous section of the Berlin Wall that still stands. How to visit: Closest station...
07/11/2025

East Side Gallery in Berlin, the most famous section of the Berlin Wall that still stands.

How to visit: Closest stations are Ostbahnhof and Warschauer Strasse

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