Olivia
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Eiffel Tower Tickets / Moulin Rouge Paris
Aug 17th
We are creating two new websites focusing on selling tickets and providing information about two of Paris’ most popular tourist attractions, the iconic landmark of the Eiffel Tower and the original birthplace of the can-can, the Moulin Rouge. Every year thousands of people flock to both places, either to absorb the awe-inspiring views across the Parisian landscapes from the viewing platforms of the Eiffel Tower or to get a taste of the decadence of 19th century Paris entertainment at the Moulin Rouge.
It is clear that by searching for either place online you will be swamped by recommendations, links and information More >
Odd Spots for Night Owls: Weird Berlin Nights
Aug 3rd
New York may have a reputation as the city that never sleeps, but compared to the high intensity hedonism of modern Berlin there is no contest when it comes to round the clock clubbing. Whereas nightlife in previous partying pioneers like London is beginning to look a little jaded with a proliferation of chain clubs and bars overcrowding the city streets, Berlin is a veritable hotbed of unique, interesting and downright weird after-dark destinations that reflect its artistic and innovative culture. Once known simply for being the home of techno, the capital has held on to its hardcore electronic roots More >
Lit Picks: Berlin in Books
Jul 15th
Berlin has a past filled with tragedy, creativity, renewal and upheaval, reflected on every level from the political to the personal. The city has undergone multiple transformations, meaning that modern Berlin is a thoroughly contemporary creation that does not easily reveal its hidden layers of experience. This fascinating and ever-evolving base has resulted in a plethora of books from Berlin-based and international authors, aiming to rescue something of the city’s eradicated history with their depictions of Berlin’s numerous incarnations. We pick out seven of our favourite fictional books about Berlin to give added depth and context to your next visit.
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Top Three Districts for Eclectic Berlin Style
Jun 9th
Voted in the top 10 most stylish cities in the world by Forbes magazine and with a cosmopolitan cool permeating all aspects of its cultural life, Berlin is fast becoming one of the world leaders in bold, directional fashion with its own edgy attitude. The streets around Hackescher Markt and to the east of the city are filled with Facehunter-worthy looks from cool girls and boys, and there are boutiques and designer outlets aplenty for those brave enough to try and compete with the fashion mavericks of Europe’s hippest destination. We outline a brief guide to Berlin’s top three alternative More >
The Berlin Wall: from Terror to Triumph
Jun 3rd
Walking through the modern metropolis that is Berlin today, there are constant reminders of the city’s troubled past evident in the juxtaposition between sleek and groundbreaking architecture with the crumbling remnants of Communist rule. Nothing symbolises this tension better than what remains of the Berlin Wall. A barrier that once stretched across the length of the city, separating Soviet-rule East Berlin from West Berlin, the few lasting pieces of the Wall are worth visiting as a stark monument to the oppression faced by thousands of Berliners in the not so distant past.
East Side Gallery remembrance mural
HistoryFollowing the Second World More >
