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Thank you to everyone who came to the show today. And all the old friends/new friends and complete strangers who helped me on my journey across Germany for this project. Life is about the people you meet and the things … Continue reading
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It’s snowing in Berlin. Not like a downpour or even a mist— but rather a breath. The snow flutters down for a few seconds and then stops, only to recommence a moment later. The lights in the city fade out … Continue reading
I have enjoyed reading a collection of different blogs that explore Berlin from the view of both locals and expats. I am no stranger to travel, having been a foreign-exchange student more than once, but Berlin remains quite foreign to me. One great advantage to traveling the world now, as opposed to 12 years ago when I lived in Europe, is the array of travel blogs, meetups, and cultural explorations that are available online. Who needs a guidebook when you can read personal adventures?
I hardly ever think about gentrification’s effects on a city but certainly it is continuously happening, especially in cities like Berlin. Neukölln is experiencing this shift right now and definitely not without controversy. The more I study it the more I think about the large cranes that suddenly seem to dominate the skyline in Seattle. Although it may be quite a stretch to compare Seattle to Berlin, I notice the spaces of nothings are quickly becoming somethings.