Berlin

The Brandenburg Gate is Berlin’s most iconic landmark, once a solemn symbol of division, now the city’s most photogenic peace treaty.

Fun Fact: This is the gate where Napoleon marched through, where protesters gathered, and now where tourists now struggle to take selfies without someone’s head in the frame.

Our tip? Go at dawn. There’s something sacred about watching the sun rise/ sunset behind those neoclassical columns while the city is still half-asleep or just before the night tourists have arrived and it's quiet.

The Reichstag is Germany’s historic parliament building and one of Berlin’s most powerful symbols

Fun Fact: The glass dome at the top of the Reichstag was designed to symbolize transparency in democracy; you can literally look down into the parliamentary chamber while politicians debate, meaning the people are always above the government.

Our tip? Visit it at night. The crowds thin out, the city lights come alive, and the dome glows like a lantern over Berlin. From the top, you’ll catch surreal nighttime views, from the sparkling Fernsehturm to the quiet curve of the Spree River.

✨ Pro tip: You’ll need to register in advance (online or on-site) with a valid ID. The dome is open until midnight, with the last entry at 10 PM, perfect for a post-dinner stroll above the city.

The East Side Gallery is the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall, now transformed into an open-air gallery of freedom, protest, and hope, where art quite literally broke through concrete.

Fun Fact: it's the longest open-air gallery in the world, featuring over 100 murals painted by artists from across the globe just after the Wall fell in 1989. Each piece is a snapshot of global optimism, rebellion, and unity in the face of division. No other place in Berlin holds the weight of its past and the color of its future so boldly

Our tip? If you're walking early in the morning, grab a coffee and croissant from nearby cafés like Milja & Schäfa or Silo Coffee. Time it right, and you can end your stroll at Oberbaumbrücke—where the river glows and you might hear a street musician playing beneath the arches. Us? We love walking past it late at night, beer in hand, sitting by the riverside while the city hums quietly behind us. P.S if you are sitting there right now, Ayushi's new office is right behind you

Okay this isn't a "place" but a lifestyle. Grab a beer or Club-Mate from a Späti (late-night corner shop), sit by the canal or park, and just soak in Berlin's night feels. Need a beer at 2 AM? A lighter? Life advice from a stranger? The Späti’s got you. These little late-night kiosks are less “convenience store” and more community hubs with a fridge full of cheap beer.

✨ Pro tip: Grab a Club-Mate or a Sterni, sit on the curb outside, and people-watch like a Berliner. Bonus points if you start a philosophical convo with a guy named Klaus.