Escape Inspiration.

Tales from across Germany to get you daydreaming of exploration.

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Burig Bolthole: a sanctuary of calm outside the city

“Make people happy and the rest will take care of itself”: an interview with Burig Bolthole's owner Annika

Our favourite places to stay on Fischland-Darß-Zingst

Part two of our guide to one of the Ostsee’s most spectacular regions: the best cabins and self-catering houses.

What to do on Fischland-Darß-Zingst

Part one of our Fischland-Darß-Zingst travel guide: why we love the region and our top things to do, including beaches, hikes and bike rides.

8greenbottles: wines with substance

Local hero series: What is natural wine? Which German vineyards should we visit to get the good stuff?

Why you should stop what you’re doing and go to the forest

Forest bathing: what is it and where can you do it?

Mondhügel: the power of now

Local hero series: an interview with the value-led, Berlin spirits brand

Seven green spaces in Berlin you should visit (but probably haven’t)

Insider tips for Berlin’s best parks (all are open and allow for COVID regulation-compatible walks)

Six places in Berlin where you can travel the world

Tips from the creator of the BertaBerlin travel guides: explore the world without leaving Berlin's city limits

The perfect coffee: a how-to-brew guide

We sat down with the king of coffee to find out how to make the holiday must-have - a perfect cup of coffee

Our kind of January Blues

Six of our favourite waterside escapes (Fernweh guaranteed)

Coconat's story: creating a community with values

A conversation with one of the minds behind Coconat, a gorgeous countryside getaway

Your top 10 favourite places to stay in 2020

You have spoken: these are Ferienwohnungen, B&Bs and holiday homes that you loved the most in 2020.

Stargazing in Germany: A how-to guide

Interview: Germany’s best places to see the stars and tips for budding astronomers.

Your guide to lockdown: holiday from home

How you are making mini-holiday moments, based on the ethos of travel

Fira Soda: get that Feierabend feeling

Get that holiday feeling: an interview with Fira Soda (members get 20% off).

8 travel trends for 2021

What will travel in 2021 look like? From wellbeing to sustainability, we share our ideas

Koko & Clay: harnessing nature's superpowers

Partner interview: we spoke to Koko & Clay (members get 15% off everything), about their love of nature.

Six places to visit in Germany after lockdown

Our guide on where to go once lockdown is lifted - from the mountains to the sea. See you there!

Our five favourite forest walks in Berlin

The best forest walks in Berlin: switch off and soak up nature

Six books to escape into during the lockdown

Our recommended reading for the November lockdown.

A beginners' guide to German wine by an expert

Insider tips on good grapes, vineyard holidays, and what you should keep your eyes open for.

Little black book of Aüsfluge

Insider tips: my top five trips to escape Berlin (plus where to stay)

Holiday cooking made simple

Recipe developer and lover of the outdoors, Judith Gillies, shares her top tips for making the most of a Ferienwohnung kitchen

Five hideouts to make the most of stormy weather

Northern Europe's weather is unpredictable: let's embrace it!

The Co-operative's Story: a place for everyone

I took a mid-week mini-break to check out the Müritz Water Tower.

Stand-Up-Paddle boarding in the Uckermark

Community-tested adventures: An afternoon paddleboarding in northern Brandenburg.

The Cabin Edit

Book your autumn getaway now: these cosy cabins still have availability.

A bike trip around Tegeler See

Community approved escapes: A day trip from Berlin by bike (Spandauer Schifffahrtskanal, Tegelersee).

Corinna's story: a lesson in sumptuous simplicity

I spent an afternoon with the owner of the beautiful Old School Brandenburg.

Childhood-nostalgia-inducing trips

Some German pals shared their favourite childhood holiday destinations.

Relaxing Spa Escapes across Germany

A rundown of my go-to German spas: whether you’re a sauna novice or committed convert, they’re well worth a visit.

Seven Secret Swimming Spots in Brandenburg

They say there are over 3,000 lakes in Brandenburg, so how do you choose where to go? You ask an expert! Thanks for the tips, Jessica Lee.

An introduction

Think back to the last time you had a weekend away... Do you remember that feeling of renewal after pressing pause on your busy schedule?