Empanadas in Berlin: La Pica de Deli Mel
By R. Bukovska Alt-Hohenschönhausen is maybe best known as the home of the former Stasi detention center, a soulless reminder of the consequences of disobedience to the East German regime. This part of Lichtenberg has never really been considered somewhere worth travelling to, with Berliners finding the time better spent in their more fashionable Kieze… […]
Prager Frühling – Pankow’s Czech bar
By R. Bukovska A Czech man moved to Berlin and, much to his dismay, couldn’t find beer that matched his standards. Instead of complaining, he decided to do something about it. He opened his own traditional Czech Hospoda: Prager Frühling 1968 – Pivnice in the district of Pankow. Luděk Pachl’s concept is simple. It’s about […]
Eerie Escapes: Cemeteries in Berlin
A part of everyday living By Dilara Cevik For some, cemeteries might be disturbing places that remind them of their mortality, but not for Berliners. During a stroll through one of these peaceful oases in Berlin, you’ll see people engaged in many activities besides the intended purpose. Taking a walk, going for a run, reading […]
Performance art in Berlin
A living room story By Agustina Bullrich “Through a friend”, “I saw it on the CouchSurfing website”, “my flat mate invited me”, these are some of the answers people give me when I ask them the million-dollar question: How did you find out? I engage in different conversations while we are on a break between […]
Delivering Convenience – Food-Tech Takeover
Are supermarkets a thing of the past? By Otis Hagen Chevalier Ever wondered what a pitch to investors for a food delivery startup would sound like? “Why waste valuable time shopping for necessities when it can all be done through an app? Convenience is the name of the game! Supermarkets are too cumbersome and time-consuming […]
What to do with an English degree
Ever wondered what to do with an English degree? We have 5 tips to point you in the right direction: 1. Journalism There are many different forms of journalism you could explore as a career with an English degree. Whether it’s mass communication of important news stories, niche columns in a burgeoning magazine or interviews […]
Corona Pandemic: the UK Govt’s response
Throughout the Corona pandemic, the UK government have perpetuated a state of fear and confusion among the populous so strong that many more people are starting to question their motives, as well as their capabilities. It’s worrying and laughable in almost equal measures. The actions taken by those in power seem regularly to contravene the […]
Working from home during the pandemic
Dreams come true, and thoughts materialise. Many times I imagined myself working from home happily, and here we go. The self-isolation mode started almost exactly when I got my new job after five endless months of search. So, when I began working again, everything was new to me – the company, the industry, and the […]
Coronavirus lockdown: Hiking in Berlin
On March 12th 2020 I had tickets to see a gig with friends in the evening, and no plan to change that. I even bought wine and snacks to have at my flat before heading to the concert together. Outside my flat, people had been buying toilet paper, pasta shelves were starting to look pretty […]
Lockdown – just get through it?
I interview Poppy Roberts, producer, vocalist and DJ on her thoughts on creativity and productivity during lockdown. As the Conservative-dubbed lockdown rules to ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ were clamped down on the UK, Covid-19 officially rid us of our daily routines, jobs and any chances of socialising for what was the foreseeable future. It was […]