No Power to Dogmas

Keine Macht den Dogmen

The visit of Pope Francis' predecessor, Benedikt, to Berlin in 2011 was greeted with much protest, including a demonstration that drew thousands.

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Last Station Standing

Letzte Erhaltene Bahnhof

Boasting gorgeous classical architecture, the Hamburger Bahnhof is the only surviving great terminus from the railway period's beginnings in Prussia.

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Berlin Beer Fest

Berliner Bierfest

Giant beer bottles such as this one by Russian brand Bajithka indicated from afar the 15th edition of the festival, held along a 2km corridor on the former East Berlin…

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Read more about the article Wherever Man Burns Books
The memorial 'Bibliotek' (Library) was created by artist Micha Ullman, son of German Jewish immigrants; his "holes and constructions accentuate the emptiness of human structures" (Israel Museum). - by SL Wong

Wherever Man Burns Books

Wo Man Bücher Verbrennt

In the middle of a massive square in the heart of Berlin, is a sunken library. It can hold around 20,000 books. But its white shelves are empty. And it…

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Read more about the article Time to Say Bye
Conquering ice. - by SK Mandal

Time to Say Bye

Es ist Zeit 'Bye' zu Sagen

Hair flying, the two girls raced along the slippery pavement. It was Winter and the grit had worn off so that the ice underfoot was treacherous. And it was dark.…

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Read more about the article Schnitzel
Schnitzel Wiener Art with Swabian Potato Salad. - by SL Wong

Schnitzel

Schnitzel

Having experienced the gamut of Schnitzel preparations in Germany, we have found that it can range from veal that is textbook thin and tender to rubbery pork.

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Read more about the article Hell is Bright
Looks the same, feels the same, but it's not - language is a tricky thing. - by SL Wong

Hell is Bright

Falsche Freunde

Hell is bright and Gift is poison while a Taste is a keyboard key and Klang is not my husband's hometown but sound. In German, that is. Charming for the…

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Read more about the article Motley Mandarins
Non-native but well-adapted are Mandarin Ducks, seen here in the Tiergarten, Berlin - by SL Wong

Motley Mandarins

Kunterbunte Mandarinenten

If the crazy colours and patterns of male Mandarin Ducks don't point to natural selection at its most obvious, I don't know what does. Berlin-Brandenburg actually has the second largest Aix…

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