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So Corona, the energy prices, the inflation, walkouts at Lufthansa and other issues are changing your vacation plans? Welcome to the club. But, who cares? Trips to beaches and other tourist destinations are not quite as "awesome" as people say they are.

It took my new neighbor sixteen years to make me want to vote for her. But it's too late now, isn't it? The least I can do is thank her.

Flying in times of Corona is neither fun nor healthy. The sooner we are back on the ground, the better. Getting out of the airport ASAP is recommended too. So…

We are the weird Europeans. For many decades, we have tortured ourselves with those manual transmissions we keep on using. Fortunately, this nonsense will end soon. To hell with the stick shift!

I got my first vaccination shot only 30 minutes ago, and I'm already a changed man. Besides, the world is bright, all of a sudden, and the glass is half full.

Berlin was a big tourist magnet, until Corona hit. But guess what: We will be back soon. Sound the alarm! Get ready! They are coming! Panic and scream!

But something was very wrong. It took me a while to figure out what in the hell it was. The problem was that it was far too quiet. Was this aspect connected to the fact that I turned out to be the only person in the entire damned terminal?

Some Berliners drive vehicles that deserve to be called cars. But the German capital has to put up with fish cans on wheels and other phenomena as well. Holy…

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.