Dear Barbara, Geography brought me to Berlin -or was it politics? What's really left of a city when you don't remember what brought you there? My memory fails me. It's been twenty years...

Berlin is one of the most vibrant metropolises in Europe. Moreover, the city's past is still haunting contemporary life, and the turbulent 20th century has left its mark everywhere. Writing a travel...

I've been crossing the Admiralbrücke for years -but it never felt that empty. The so-called Admiral's Bridge is one of the most famous hangouts of Berlin. It's one of those very local...

I moved to Berlin in January 2010. Back then, the city's agenda was very different from what it is today. I still remember the talks about the former Tempelhof airport, located in...

I didn't travel in December: I stayed all month long in Berlin because I had to move out of my flat. Moving out is horrible: I did it 6 times in 13...

Dear Barbara, Munich is a city that I never really thought I'd visit. You know, Berliners always transmit a negative vibe about Munich: it is a clash of ethics, politics, and lifestyle. But...