Category archives: City Life

Most livable cities in the world

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  Since 2007, the London lifestyle magazine Monocle posts a ranking of the most livable cities in the world. Criteria for this ranking are affordable accommodation, healthcare system, infrastructure, public transportation, crime rate and career opportunities of the city. In addition to that other factors like tolerance to foreigners, nightlife and...

Erfurt – The City of Flowers

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Already since the 19th century, Erfurt has been known for its extraordinary horticulture and its seeds. No wonder then, that Erfurt is also known as the city of flowers. Numerous nurseries and their particular cultivations have made the “City of Flowers” world famous. Erfurt is especially famous due the grasslands,...

The bass is a bomb: Tel Aviv

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Spoiled by Berlin's thriving nightlife, we developed a little bit of arrogance towards the party scene many other city's have to offer. In comparison to our favorite party metropolis, they seem too small, too prude and too boring. In most cases there seems to be no gain in trying to...

Galleries Lafayettes - The golden Twentie

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Berlin does not cease to amaze through its many mesmerizing establishments which define the city as a place for culture and indulgence seeking people. One of the places which contribute to the staggering atmosphere of this city are the Galleries Lafayette at the famous Friedrichstraße. The tradition-conscious department store offers...

Luxurious, decadent and cozy – Lannis Bar S...

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Berlin’s most famous and notorious barkeeper Andreas Lanninger is finally opening his own new bar that is simply perfect for experiencing a relaxing yet exciting night in the Schlüterstraße 52 in Charlottenburg – Berlin. After a long break from Berlin’s glamorous night life, Berlin-Charlottenburg, certainly one of the most beautiful...

Street Food in Rio - tasty delicacies everywh...

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[caption id="attachment_129017" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Feijoada[/caption] If you are playing with the idea to go on vacation in the Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, then you should definitely try out the different culinary delicacies there because Brazilian street food is more than just amazing. In Rio, there are food stalls and...

Color Run in Berlin

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Some of you might have already joined the Color Run Berlin last year. The event is a must for all those who believe sports and fun belong together. This unique experience brings you and your friends even closer, tests your fitness and tops everything with colors. If you love running, you...

Berlin Craft Beer

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The term “craft beer” has been lately on everyone's lips. Of course Berlin won’t get around it as well. The definition of craft beer is broad because not the particularly strong beer, but mainly beer with unique selling points, produced in small breweries, is attributed to that term. In Berlin,...

Street Art in Berlin

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Graffiti simply belong to the streets of Berlin. Although they usually occur illegally, they affect the city's image more than anything else. And for many of its inhabitants, but also for tourists, they are indispensable. They’re one reason why visitors from around the world are so impressed by Berlin. Some...

Clubbing in Berlin

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Berlin’s clubbing scene has been booming since the 90s. At that time, the city was in the ascendant. The voids were occupied by freethinkers and hedonists. Houses were conquered, the music was reinvented, political statements roared loudly on the streets. Berlin shaped the German techno-culture significantly. Although the times of Love Parade,...

5 Features to show you whether you’re a Syd...

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Sydneysiders: You can mostly tell which people (Indians, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, French…) from which countries live in which part of your city, as it seems like there are districts/suburbs for every country. You’re a busy person, a busy big city person, but nevertheless you always stay relaxed and polite! When it comes to...

Scandic Restaurant Berlin

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If you are looking for an excellent Scandinavian-inspired restaurant in Berlin, the Scandic Hotel at the Potsdamer Platz is exactly what you are looking for. The restaurant is located on the third floor of the Scandic Hotel, which also impresses with an amazing bar. This is why the hotel is not only the perfect place to stay during...