Berlin Food Tour

Berlin Food Tour

One thing I noticed while walking around Berlin for the first time in 15 years was that English was being spoken everywhere. This is probably because the number of foreigners in the city is increasing, and people who do not speak German as their first language choose English for conversation. Apart from language, the diversity of food also adds a strong international atmosphere. Like London, it seemed that Berlin has seen a growing number of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. Last time, I walked around the north of the city, mainly in Mitte, so this time I wanted to go around the Kreuzberg district, and a friend who works…

Review: Waldorf Astoria Berlin

Review: Waldorf Astoria Berlin

I had a great time visiting Berlin in March last year, but my stay was too short, so when I came back to London, I couldn’t help but feel there were lots of places I wished I’d visited. To get rid of that feeling, I made a plan to visit Berlin again during the long weekend at the beginning of May. Hoping it would be warmer this time, I looked forward to walking around the city comfortably. I flew out of London City Airport on Friday evening and arrived at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, and headed to the city centre by train, just like last time. The nearest station to my…