Another interesting aspect of Berlin, is how its history forced a disguised planned aspect upon it.  The total reconstructions of a great part of its buildings and neighborhoods, allowed urban planners to rationally dispose of office, entertainment, cultural and residential areas. The Mitte district, central and ex-East, houses all the above with a cosmo-bohemian charm […]

We went to visit the zoo…little did we know that this is one of the most popular in the world with 3 million visitors a year and more than 1500 specimens. It was first built in 1844, but during the war, only 91 of 3,700 animals survived the total destruction of the premises.  Today it […]

Berlin’s charm and energy comes from its people and what they have built, and rebuilt, in this wondrous city!  Here are just a few angles… ————————————- Berlim é majestosa!  Sua arquitetura, antiga e moderna, se mistura com naturalidade.  A cidade é limpíssima, organizada e vaidosa.  Grande parte foi reconstruída, e ainda se vê muitos cantos […]

Berlin carries its scars with pride and never indifference.  A city that had to rebuild itself twice, first from the destruction of war and second from a forced schism, constructed masterpieces of architecture and engineer, of beauty and sensibility, opening way to an exciting future and leaving behind a few scars so as not to […]

Mauerpark in Berlin, offers every sunday a great flea market to Berliners as well as foreigners.  Food, music, clothes and just about anything else under the sun can be found, but the most fascinating aspect are the people.  Their bohemian-chic attitude and posture are seductive!!  Follow me!! —————— Mauerpark em Berlim, oferece cada domingo, uma […]