Krakow had been on my bucket list for well over two years, the main reason being its proximity to Zakopane and its deep forests. But when I got down to travel-planning it was always back-listed for other, usually Mediterranean, destinations. It never felt like the right time. Besides, Mediterranean countries have a certain pull on [...]
Category: Central Europe
Neukölln, Berlin: New Life in an Old City
As I was scrolling through Airbnb, looking for a place anywhere in Berlin, one place stuck with me - “Welcome to the heart of Neukölln, the Brooklyn of Berlin!” – A simple description that said a lot. After googling “Neukölln Berlin Hipster”, scrolling through some images and skimming through a couple of articles on theculturetrip.com, [...]
Walking along the Berlin Wall
While walking along the Berlin Wall, it’s easy to get immersed into the creativity, artistic vision and the vivid colors of the longest open air gallery in the world. The street performers, artists, and even the con-artists trying to lure you into betting on which cup the ball is under, add to the vibrancy of the [...]