Need some ideas on what to get up to when you find yourself in Berlin? Want to go against the grain and live like a local?

I thought I’d start this little blog series documenting some of the things I do in a week that could help fulfill these Berlin desires.

So without further ado, my 48 hours (or so) in Berlin:

• Walking around your ‘kiez’ (hood) and experiencing Berlin’s wealth of funky street art like this piece by well know Berlin street artist- El Bocho.

• Hit up Tabeyo for some decent sushi. First time here, questionable decor but enjoyable food!

• Play pool in a former brewery, (Kulturbrauerei) now a centre of different cultural activities.

• (next morning) Go for a run through the many parks, along the canal as in my case towards Treptower Park.

• Lunch at Akroum in Neukolln.

• Go to HobbyShop Rüther in Schoneberg for art supplies, embroidery thread and explore the neighborhood. Soo pretty

• Spiritual book shop in Schöneberg

• Green smoothie at Goodies

• Watch latest movie at Cinestar (in my case- Halloween).

• (next morning) Yoga at Studio Sonne

• Some pretty awesome and meditative jazz at Zigzag.

• Sleep