The former Stasi prison at Hohenschönhausen
In the time that Berlin was part of the German Democratic Republic, people had to be wary of the Stasi. Created by the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED), the Stasi protected socialism by keeping a close eye on all citizens and people who were potentially a threat to its…
Another year gone by
Another year has passed and with it so many great memories. It’s been a year of contrasts, with the first half being on the road, exploring new things every day and getting to know a lot of new people. The second half however, I’ve spent most of my time sitting…
The new-old gem of Dresden
Along the Elbe Although I’ve lived in Berlin for nearly seven years now, I’d never been to Dresden! Shame on me. I’d passed through on the way to and from Prague. I’ve even hiked in the Sächsische Schweiz. But I’ve never actually stopped to see the city. It was about…
Autumn in Usedom
It seems like such a long time ago that I was in South America. Every day it becomes more of a distant memory, a lifestyle left behind. Somehow that experience doesn’t blend in with the present. It’s like two different worlds. I feel kind of restricted in my current situation,…
Magdeburg and the myth of the old town
Doing an online master was hard. I spent days sitting behind my laptop, reading articles and writing assignments. There were no classes. There was no building to go to. There was none of the stuff that usually makes studying more interesting. But I did get to meet a few fellow…
Beach weekend in Warnemünde
On a 33 degree day, where most people just went to the beach, I started my day early to rent a bike and ride West. From Warnemünde I kept going until I got tired, past Kühlungsborn, all the way to a beach near Kägsdorf. I felt so happy, on top…
Out into the Uckermark
The Uckermark is only just over 1 hour away from Berlin by train. I hadn’t really explored it yet, so it’s was high time to check it out. The regional train was absolutely packed and I didn’t find a seat until the last couple of stops. An older lady was…
The hanseatic city of Rostock
On a good day, a train will take you from Berlin to Rostock in just over 2 hours. So, I had to explore this area, even if my train got canceled and I ended up spending much longer to get there. I was staying in Warnemünde and took the S-bahn…
2 days in the Schlaubetal
I had a new tent and I was super keen to try it. So I planned an overnight hike in Brandenburg and invited some colleagues. We had a rough start and missed the train by 2 minutes. The tension was real, and so was the disappointed as the train left…
Beelitzer Heilstätten – part 2
My parents were in Berlin and since we’ve seen a lot inside the city already, we decided to take a day trip to the Beelitzer Heilstätten. It had been a while since I’d gone there to take a tour of the old surgical ward. This time we drove out without…