While we were in Berlin, my friend Pieter and I were wandering through the Prenzlauer Berg with its overload of coffee bars, vintage shops and record stores, when we came across Kapitalist. The beautiful terrace, bathing in that typical Berlin atmosphere, convinced us to sit down for a beer and gave us a little hint of the café’s interior. Inside, there are lots of cozy nooks and corners where you can enjoy a coffee or a cocktail and a good conversation with your friends. Located in the calmer part of the hip Oderberger Strasse, I’d recommend Kapitalist for a relaxed break from exploring this lively neighborhood.
Das Kapitalist, Oderberger Strasse 2, 10435 Berlin - facebook
With the weather getting colder and work taking over these past few weeks, I can’t help but reminisce about past holidays during warmer times. One of those trips that I haven’t shared yet, was this summer’s stay in 
There’s a little piece of paradise in the east of Belgium: the Sahara of Lommel. After a short walk through the forest, the pine trees reveal a breathtaking view on ponds surrounded by a sand plain, making it hard to believe you’re still in Belgium. Surprisingly, this nature reserve was formed by the remnants of sand mining and pollution from a former zinc factory. Its fumes caused the old vegetation to disappear and revealed a sand plain instead. The current pine forest was planted to ensure that the sand plain wouldn’t expand and the old sand pits were filled with water, completing the stunning picture that is the Lommelse Sahara.
