David Bowie sought solace in Berlin when his life was spiralling out of control following his early musical success and the attention that accompanied it. During his time in Berlin, Bowie wrote 3 studio albums – Low and Heroes in 1977, and The Lodger in 1979. So, as a Bowie fan, on a...
Berlin is full of great things to see and do. You might start a Berlin Mini Break exploring its WW2 history, before moving onto the Cold War and division of the city by the Berlin Wall. You could visit the museums on Museum Island or soak up the art and culture on offer throughout the...
Sections of the Berlin Wall can be found all over the city. Sometimes you’ll come across a random segment of the Wall on a side street, in a garden or outside a key area like the Potsdamer Platz. However, there are many different ways to learn about the Berlin Wall and what it was like to...
During two trips to Berlin (once with my other half, and once with our teenagers), we’ve explored Berlin using boats, trains and even old Trabi cars, but the best introduction you can have to the city is on foot with a Berlin walking tour, either with a guide or self-guided. If you want...