Ricarda Messner, Berlin founder & publisher of 'Flaneur' magazine

Ricarda at her favorite place in Berlin, 'Café 1900' in Charlottenburg

Born in Berlin, Ricarda Messner, founder & publisher of 'Flaneur' magazine only fell in love with this city after leaving for some time.

Karen Sofie Egebo, Denmark freelance journalist

Karen Sofie at her favorite place in Berlin, Karl-Marx-Allee in Friedrichshain

"I couldn’t believe I could actually be so happy and not explode." When Danish journalist Karen Sofie Egebo had to leave Berlin, only to come back again, she now can say: "I am home".

Katherine Sacks, USA food & travel writer and founder of 'La Vita Cucinare'

Katherine at her favorite place in Berlin, 'Café am Neuen See' at Tiergarten

"As a writer, Berlin offers a never-ending supply of inspiration, and my only wish is to have more time to explore it everyday" says Katherine Sacks, an American food & travel writer who also runs her own food blog 'La Vita Cucinare' where she explores the city in a culinary way.

Joshua James Alas, Australia founder of 'Mobile Kino'

Joshua at his favorite place in Berlin, one of the many 'Spätis' of the city

"There is no grand concept behind 'Mobile Kino'. I simply coordinate a community of Berliners with a common interest in cinema" says Joshua James Alas who had the idea of open air screenings at Berlin's special places.

Paul Sullivan, UK writer & photographer and founder of 'Slow Travel Berlin'

Paul at his favorite place in Berlin, 'Café Cinema' in Mitte

"The move here was fundamental in opening up a whole new way of living in and exploring cities for me" says Paul Sullivan, English writer and photographer, about starting his blog, Slow Travel Berlin.

Antonia Neubauer, Germany co-founder of sisterMAG and Carry-On Publishing

Toni at her favorite place in Berlin, Tegel airport

"I love that the creative scene and the start-up scene often blend together, which enables really interesting new concepts." says Antonia Neubauer, co-founder of sisterMAG and Carry-On Publishing. "We literally often just go out and come back with a bunch of incredible new people." 

Rowan Hellier & Alex J. Eccleston, UK founders of 'Kiezoper'

Rowan and Alex at their favorite place in Berlin, 'Zur wilden Renate' in Friedrichshain

Kiezoper - bringing opera to Berlin's special places - was founded, when English/Scottish team Rowan and Alex met at a bar in Berlin. "At the time it was just really nothing more than a crazy, elaborate scheme cooked up over a few too many Dunkel biers. I’m sure we have all have done that plenty of times, but rare is it that they come to fruition in quite the way this has..."

Kati Krause, Germany journalist, editor and communications manager of 'Etsy Germany'

Kati at her favorite place in Berlin, 'Prinzessinengärten' in Kreuzberg

'Berlin allows you to try things out' says German journalist, editor and communications manager of Etsy Germany' Kati Krause about 'the city of opportunity but little pressure"...

Sylee Gore, India/USA product manager, writer and founder of 'Berlin Reified'

Sylee at her favorite place in Berlin, the 'Wien Lukatsch Gallery' in Schöneberg

After more than 10 years of living in the city, "a feeling of belonging in Berlin comes and goes. 'Berlin Reified' remains an oasis, as a dozen places in the city have become the rooms I live in." "Street by street", Sylee Gore, Indian-American writer and founder of 'Berlin Reified', still explores the city life of Berlin.

Marta Greber, Poland photographer and food blogger of 'What should I eat for breakfast today?'

Marta at her favorite place in Berlin, Café 'The Barn' in Mitte

Polish photographer and food blogger of 'What should I eat for breakfast today?' Marta Greber discovers Berlin bit by bit. With its food scene, "this city gave me a chance to meet people who love what they’re doing"... 

Hanna Skoog, Sweden graphic designer and photographer

Hanna at her favorite place in Berlin, Café 'Aunt Benny' in Friedrichshain

Although Swedish graphic designer and photographer Hanna Skoog has already lived in some cities around the world, Berlin "stands out the most". "It feels like you can explore this city for a lifetime"...

Ailine Liefeld, Germany food & travel photographer and founder of 'Aicuisine'

Ailine at her favorite place in Berlin, 'Café Fleury' in Mitte

For German photographer Ailine Liefeld, Berlin is all about "finding motivation in little things and get inspired by people, street corners, street art or just light that keeps creating interesting shapes and shadows."

Ben Jones, UK founder of 'Big Blog Map'

Ben at Tempelhof, his favorite place in Berlin

"The fact that Berlin is cheap means that you are free here." For Ben Jones, founder of 'Big Blog Map', the only price to pay to live in Berlin is bad English...

James Glazebrook, UK writer, editor, blogger and co-founder of 'Überlin'

James at his favorite place in Berlin, Café 'St. Oberholz' in Mitte

"We never get bored of the place" says English writer James Glazebrook about his motivation to write the blog 'Überlin' about Berlin. "The fact that we're non-natives with less-than-perfect German keeps us in a constant state of discovery, in a city that always feels new to us in some way."

Eri & Tose, France & Japan owners of 'Two and two' café and stationery

Tose and Eri at their own café 'Two and two' which is their favorite place in Berlin

When Eri and Tose had the "idea of having our own perfect shop", they opened 'Two and two', a French café and Japanese stationery. "Eri told me she feels home in Berlin since we opened. Same for me..."

Mark Heywinkel, Germany freelance writer and co-founder of 'Les flâneurs'

Mark at Treptower Park, his favorite place in Berlin

When German freelance writer Mark Heywinkel realized he had to try his luck in a big city like Berlin, at first he "didn't feel comfortable without even knowing why". But concerning the city life, he's "not the only one thinking about this"...

Lauren Lee, Korea / USA chef and founder of 'Fräulein Kimchi kocht'

Lauren at her favorite place in Berlin, 'Goldhahn & Sampson' in Prenzlauer Berg

The day Korean chef Lauren Lee brought some kimchi of hers to Mauerpark in Berlin, she knew that "Berlin was finally ready for Korean-Fusion food"...

Charity Children Berlin, New Zealand musicians

Chloe and Elliott at Tempelhof, their favorite place in Berlin

New Zealand band 'Charity Children' is about to release its debut album, after playing on the streets of Berlin for years. "People gave us fruit and after an hour we’d made twelve Euros - enough for six falafel kebabs. Excellent, we thought."

Ashley Ludäscher, USA travel, lifestyle & wedding photographer

Ashley at her favorite place in Berlin 'Café Lois' in Mitte

American photographer Ashley Ludäscher made her way across the pond to find inspiration for her photographs by exploring Berlin's neighbourhoods with her camera. "Every neighborhood has such a different story and a unique history, which is one of the many things that now makes Berlin so special."

Theresa Neubauer, Germany co-founder and editor of sisterMAG

Thea at Gendarmenmarkt, her favorite place in Berlin

German co-founder and editor of sisterMAG, Theresa Neubauer, "didn't fall in love with Berlin head over heels". But "Berlin has been an amazing place to found a company".

Coralie vom Hofe & Inga Schmäling, France & Germany founders of pop-up bakery 'Gourmandise Berlin'

Coralie & Inga from 'Gourmandise Berlin' at their favorite place in Berlin 'Les pâtisseries de Sébastien' in Mitte

The French & German team of 'Gourmandise Berlin' loves this city, "because you think that everything is possible in Berlin". "If not here, where else", they thought when planning their first pop-up bakery.

Svenja Paulsen, Germany food & lifestyle photographer and creator of 'Places' project

Svenja having coffee at her favorite place in Berlin 'Süßkramdealer' in Friedenau

German photographer Svenja Paulsen never wanted to leave again after visiting Berlin for the first time. "Being a photographer, a great source of inspiration are all the many special places in Berlin."