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In this world, there are airports which deserve to be called that way, and others that look like tool sheds. There are airports that should be avoided at all cost, and those that make people want to move in.

Berliners are great people. Most of us are kind, smart, helpful and gifted. Unfortunately, there is one more thing we Berliners seem to have in common: We are…

A year ago, the first Coronavirus infection in Germany was reported. Back then, we almost suffered heart attacks when we read those news. Today, on the other…

In case you just woke up from a 12-month coma, this letter is for you. There is something you need to know right now. We refrained from beating around the bush.

Yes, the virus got us. Yes, the tourists were suddenly gone. Yes, they still are. Yes, the music stopped and no chairs were left. And, yes, there is no…

Friends, it is time for the obvious: A Coronexit is the only way. In order to achieve it, we need to travel to the only place the virus has not invaded. Follow…

People older than 50 will remember those days when people did something called 'going out'. It meant they would get out of their homes to 'meet people' and 'have a good time'.

Becoming exasperated in Berlin is easy. Some people believe they are "the last bottle of Coca Cola in the desert", as they say in Mexico. By the way: Looking at…

Dumb answers cannot exist without stupid questions and vice versa. Wait, a minute: Actually, they can. Anyway: In 'Dull Answers to Stupid Questions', we…

We are Berlin. Yesterday, we were the vibrant city with truckloads of culture, delicious food and mostly nice people from all over the world. Now we are the forbidden city everyone avoids and criticizes. What in the hell happened?