Hazel’s Travels

Planning a solo trip and wondering where to stay in Berlin for solo travellers? You’re asking the right question, because in Berlin, location matters more than you might expect.

The Bode Museum on Berlin’s Museum Island, with the iconic TV Tower rising behind it

Unlike cities like Paris or Vienna, Berlin isn’t built around one neat, walkable centre. It’s spread o...

Wondering what the food in Berlin is actually like? If you’re imagining candlelit cafés and long, leisurely meals on every corner, Berlin might surprise you a little.

Classic Berlin currywurst

Berlin’s food culture is very much its own thing. It’s casual, international, creative, and often built around convenience rather than formality. You won’t necessarily spen...

Looking for the best things to do in Berlin? Germany’s capital is a city that takes a little time to figure out, but once you do, it’s packed with history, culture, and some seriously unique experiences.

Berlin Cathedral with the TV Tower rising behind it

From iconic landmarks and powerful memorials to neighbourhoods packed with personality, Berlin isn’t the pret...

Planning your first trip to Berlin? This Berlin travel guide covers the main sights, must-do experiences, and a few honest insights to help you get to grips with a city that doesn’t always show its best side straight away.

The Reichstag building, home of the German parliament, with its flag flying above Berlin.

Berlin isn’t one of those places that instantly wins...

Planning a visit and wondering what the East Side Gallery in Berlin is actually like? It’s one of the city’s most famous sights, but the experience feels a little different from the polished, museum-style attraction some people imagine.

“My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love” by Dmitri Vrubel

I visited the East Side Gallery on my first trip to Berlin, expec...