Friedrichshain

January 4, 2020

A Peek into Friedrichshain Cafés

These are some of the lovely cafe’s I came across during a saunter through the Friedrichshain neighborhood in Berlin, Germany.

Love everything about this: the imperfect wall combined with the black table, the antique mirror with the little botany illustration next to it, and the exposed brick.

This is Louise Chérie Café, a little French cafe’ where I had a pear tart. The owner was such a dear to me, and she made me feel so welcome when I was starting to become lonely on my solo travels. I was grateful for her company and hospitality!

Many of the interiors and exteriors of Europe look unfinished and patchy (it’s so old!), and I love that. You might find mixed and matched furniture, peeling wallpaper, creaky wood, and unique objets d’art. If I’m being honest, most modern architecture and decor in America sort of… repulses me (unless it’s extremely futuristic, like the houses of Palm Springs!) These spaces were a treat.

November 9, 2019

Exploring Berlin On Foot

I love Berlin’s combination of urban design and a timeworn ambience.

My favorite place I ate during my Germany trip was Cafe’ Datscha. I had the “Black Sea” breakfast, which was pickled salmon, king prawn, trout mousse, cream cheese, hash brown, scrambled egg, avocado, and blintschiki. I can’t even describe how tasty and refreshing this dish was.

The architecture! So much to take in.

October 28, 2019

Anarchy in the EU

This colorful building is my most favorite in Berlin! Located on Kreutzigerstrasse in Friedrichshain, the former squat is now a community project that brings edgy joy to its passerbys :). There wasn’t much light that day, unfortunately, but the shadowy tones accurately reflect the mood.

Punk is surely alive and well in Berlin! One of the city’s most seductive qualities is its endless display of street art.