After settling into Schlafmeile Hostel, we made our way to the Hauptbahnhoff (Main Train Station) to organise our tickets for the trip to the home town of Madzia’s Grandparents, Koszalin, Poland. We initially decided on staying in Berlin for four days, however after an extremely busy week travelling and our proximity to Madzia’s family, we [...]

Sunshine! Green, historic, melancholy. Our arrival at Tegel Airport, Berlin, reinforced the notion of leaving your preconceptions at the door when you embark upon a journey. After a lay over in Rome with a brief delay and a few espresso’s, we were off the plane, collected our baggage and in a taxi within ten minutes! [...]