These Are The ’10 Safest Countries To Visit’ In 2021
If you’re seeking peace this year, place Europe in your sights. Despite grappling with region-wide civil unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, Europe ranks atop this year’s Global Peace Index by…
These International Cities Are Showing Up For Black Lives Matter And George Floyd
Citizens of the world are expressing solidarity with African-Americans and the #BlackLivesMatter movement by launching protests in their own countries. Residents of Denmark, Mexico, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada,…
The Best African Restaurants In Berlin
To Berlin’s benefit, a growing African community is transporting culinary traditions from the motherland to restaurants centered in the bold German city. The Turkish döner kebab and currywurst will always…
The Turkish Döner Kebab: Ruler Of Berlin’s Street Food Scene
The official late night street food of Germany isn’t a Bratwurst, Currywurst or some other sausage: it’s a Turkish Döner Kebab. Stalls throughout Berlin crank these things out with reckless precision…
5 Great Spots for Tequila & Mexican Food in Berlin
Germany and Mexico have a long and historic friendship. From Volkeswagen, to the infamous Zimmerman letter during World War One, the countries have had an affection for each other that…
Fives Things To Know Before Visiting Berlin
It took three trips, but Berlin has emerged from my extensive travels a favorite European cities. It’s gritty, historic, diverse-ish, unapologetically kinky, affordable and accessible. There are hipster sponsored flea…
Tour The Stadium Where Jesse Owens Made History
“When we arrived in Berlin, there was this mob of young people — a lot of girls — yelling, ‘Wo ist Jesse? [Where is Jesse?]’ Remember, Jesse had set four…
These Former Slaves Made A Princess Cry
In 1877, Fisk University’s Jubilee Singers were on tour in Germany when they were invited to Potsdam to perform for the country’s crown prince and princess. The group traveled internationally…
Five Things To Do In Berlin
It took three visits, but Berlin just bulldozed its way through a crowded field and emerged as one of my favorite European cities. Germany’s capital is not as picturesque as…
Getting Naked Around Germans At Berlin’s Liquidrom
For Americans not named Kim Kardashian, getting buck naked in front of strangers can be uncomfortable. However, for our European counterparts, co-ed nudity is a part of life. This reality…
These Are Berlin’s Best Bars
From the guy that brought you the “Hipster’s Guide to Rome” comes a much less in-depth list of Berlin’s best bars. Over the years, I’ve developed a healthy appreciation for…