Berlin map with occupied zones in 1945

See the CIA’s maps of divided Berlin and the zones of occupation

The CIA has just declassified some really cool material including this awesome map of occupied Berlin showing the different zones of occupation. You can find more of the maps that […]

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GM26 in Berlin

GM26: East Berlin Cool in the Cold Heart of West Berlin

West Berlin has a lot going for it, from the amazing lakes and woods to broad, tree-lined avenues. But it still lacks a bit of the edgy cool that characterises […]

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The Restaurant Pasternak – A taste of Jewish and Russian Food in Berlin

There is nothing that says Jewish or Russian food quite like Blini with salmon, horseradish sauce and sour cream (except perhaps for Borshtsh, Latkes or Kreplach). Whatever your fancy, whether Russian […]

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The New Synagogue Berlin (Neue Synagoge)

The New Synagogue in Berlin is by a very long shot my favourite. This is partly because I have attended a wedding and several Bar-Mitzvahs there, and have come to […]

What is the cost of living in Berlin?

Are you thinking of moving to Berlin? Great. That means you probably already know it is one of the coolest and most vibrant cities in the world. The rest is […]

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