German bureaucracy is complicated. You know that. I know that. Blair St. Clair knows that. But here’s the good news – their processes are pretty standard. The challenge here actually Continue Reading
My Berlin
Brunch in Berlin: Venue Cafe & Bistro
Thought of the day: You eat with your eyes first. Which is probably why restaurants go to such lengths to make their spaces cozy and food, beautiful. Quick Restaurant Review: Continue Reading
Are you ready for Berlin Ice Cream Week? Because’s it’s here!
There is never not a good time for ice cream, especially in Berlin during summers. And to make sure everyone knows it, we now have our very own Ice Cream Continue Reading
Suji ka Halwa with German Ingredients
The first time I made suji ka halwa (semolina dessert) was in Cologne. I found out that N loved it, and broke the cardinal rule of never making desserts (because Continue Reading
Corona Warn App – all that you need to know about Germany’s contact tracing app for Covid’19
Last week, Corona Warn App was launched in Germany to help break the chain of corona virus infection faster. And in this post, I am going to try to explain Continue Reading
Black Lives Matter – The Berlin Edit
There is so much conversation around black lives matter and the deplorable state of affairs in the USA in the last few days. Sometimes I wonder, how is it that Continue Reading
7 things to know before renting your first apartment in Germany
It took us about 18 months to furnish our first apartment in Germany. We were inexperienced, new to a country that spoke a different language than us, and our unforeseen Continue Reading
Know all about RENTING a bicycle in Germany
Bicycles are a very popular mode of transport in Germany, and you can ride one even if you don’t own one. There are a handful of bike rental services available, Continue Reading
Angela Merkel addresses Germany in an unprecedented way to warn about Coronavirus and its severity – and it’s heart warming
German chancellor Angela Merkel gave an impromptu speech on TV to address her nation about Coronavirus. It may not be a big deal in other parts of the world but Continue Reading
Corona virus self-assessment + what to do if you need medical help (Berlin)
How do you know when a sneeze should be taken seriously? When it is nothing but allergy? When to call for help and when to calm yourself down? When it Continue Reading