Some people stay completely chill, even if they're dealing with major stress at work or if their personal life is falling apart.
Winding through the centre of Berlin, the River Spree offers a different perspective on this once-divided city. There’s no shortage of tour operators offering trips along the river, the Landwehrkanal or across the lakes, and some services are included on the city travelcard. There are also multiple kayak rental services for the DIY sightseeing types. A range of city-centre tours are offered to help you really get to know the city.
In recent years, Berliners have slammed down their forks and demanded more for breakfast than the traditional cold cuts and bread with jam. Brunch may have taken off, making way for some mouth-watering hangover cures, but that doesn’t mean that every café serving avocado toast is worth your while. Try Isla in Neukölln for a gorgeous breakfast with a good conscience (the cafe aims for zero waste and uses seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients) or the rightfully-hyped Rocket + Basil in Tiergarten.
The first ‘premium cinema’ in Germany offers a luxury cinematographic experience, complete with a welcome cocktail, doorman and valet parking. The cinema dates back to 1948 when a café was converted into a small screening room called the Kino im Kindl or KiKi. It was redesigned and renamed the Filmpalast and became one of West Berlin’s classiest kinos. After thorough renovations and another name change, it’s still a grand example of 1950s movie-going luxury, with an illuminated glass ceiling, comfortable seats and a gong to announce the film.
Frederick the Great’s summer grounds make for an unforgettable day out in Potsdam, the state capital of Brandenburg, just an S-Bahn ride southwest from central Berlin. As well as touring the palace itself, guests can spend hours getting lost in its gardens and the ornate Bildergalerie and Neue Kammern (‘new chambers’). A trip to the lush grounds is welcome after a few days of pavement-pounding in urban Berlin.
Germany is the international capital of avant-garde theatre, and the most renowned of its many lavishly state-funded theatres is the striking Schaübuhne am Lehniner Platz. A former cinema – built in 1928 in a Bauhaus style – it became home to the radical Schaübuhne ensemble in the late ’70s, and has been run since 1999 by influential director Thomas Ostermeier. The Schaübuhne plays host to first-rate leftfield names from Germany and beyond – Switzerland’s Milo Rau and Britain’s Katie Mitchell are notable regulars. As with most German theatres, it operates a rep system, with productions from years back frequently popping back into circulation – Ostermeier’s gloriously anarchic 2008 ‘Hamlet’ is a regularly-revived oldie well worth catching. Performances are mostly in German, but every month a solid smattering are subtitled in English or French.
Political demonstration or street festival? In Berlin, it’s often hard to tell. Whether lighting firecrackers on Silvester (New Year’s Eve) or swarming Görlitzer park on May Day, Berliners love to exercise their right to drink in public, demonstrate and hawk homemade shots to tourists. Beware of patchy cell service and defunct ATMs on big holidays.
Maybe you want to feel like you've just stepped through a Norman Rockwell painting. Perhaps you want to experience the elegant olden days of the Victorian era. Or, it could be that you just want to find that sense of nostalgia from a simpler time. Across the country, there are countless small towns that retain their old-fashioned charm, from nautical villages to Mayberry-esque Main Streets. We consulted travel experts to find 10 of these locales that are fun places to visit if you're looking for a dose of sentimentality. Read on to explore the best small towns in the U.S. that feel like stepping back in time.
Whether you were born in one and never left or migrated to one for a slower pace of life, one of the big attractions of living in a small town is the safety it provides. And while many small towns across the U.S. offer that very sense of security we all seek, there are just as many that don't. In fact, some can be just as violent and threatening as much larger metropolitan areas. With that idea in mind, Best Life got to wondering which small town had the most violent crime in the U.S. To figure this out, we searched the 500 U.S. towns with fewer than 50,000 residents that had the most violent crimes per capita*, according to the most recent available FBI data assembled and made searchable by News+. Read on to discover which small town has the most violent crime in America.
When you think of parts of the country with the most top 10-percenters, you probably picture bustling metropolises like New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles; but not only are these not the wealthiest towns in the country, they're not even the wealthiest in their respective states, according to a 2021 report from GOBankingRates. The financial website crunched the numbers in all 50 states to discover which town in each is the richest. To do so, they looked at all the towns or cities in each state with over 1,000 households. From there, they looked at median household income to determine which one was the wealthiest. Interestingly, their results showed that residents who live in towns, not cities, are actually the ones who bring home the most bucks. Wondering which town is the richest in your state is? Read on to find out!
Summer might be the most popular time to travel, but the fall shouldn't be overlooked. There's something special about vacationing in the autumn months when the air is pleasantly "crisp" and we can pack our jeans and sweaters. Maybe you have dreams of cozying up by the fire with your partner, having a girls' weekend somewhere fun, or taking the kids to explore the golden fall foliage. Whatever you have in mind, the fall is a great time to seek out spots that are somewhat off the beaten path. Travel experts have plenty of suggestions for the most charming towns in the U.S. for a fall getaway. Read on to find out where they recommend you post up and embrace the seasonal scenery.
What is life, without a little color? From peaceful pastel hamlets to rows of rainbow homes, these kaleidoscopic destinations are pure eye candy. While some areas are famous (think: Italy's Cinque Terre coastline), others are more under-the-radar retreats, such as a village of vibrant murals in South Korea. But no matter where they are on the globe, these colorful towns are sure to brighten your day.
We've lost some of our favorite businesses as a result of the COVID pandemic: Big-name companies like Lord & Taylor, Fry's Electronics, Pier 1 Imports, and Stein Mart permanently closed all of their stores over the last two year, while others had to shutter hundreds of locations. But even as COVID numbers have been declining, store closures are still a reality for businesses and consumers. In fact, one popular clothing chain just announced that it is planning to permanently shut down nearly 250 locations this year. Read on to find out what store you're about to see a lot less of.
Hair loss is one of those inevitable things that comes with aging—even for women. While the issue is more common in men, hair can play such a defining role in how we see ourselves, losing it can take an emotional toll on anyone who experiences it. It's estimated that 50 percent of women over the age of 40 will have some form of female pattern hair loss, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Many things that are out of our control can contribute to thinning hair, including genetics and the hormone fluctuations associated with menopause, but a few lifestyle choices can affect how much hair you are finding in the shower drain—especially when it comes to your diet. Read on to find out which type of food could be exacerbating your hair loss.
Since the thyroid gland is located in the front of your neck and beneath your Adam's apple, you may be wondering how it could possibly be related to your hair health. "There are a number of ways that your thyroid can affect your hair," explains Virginia Blackwell, MD, of Eve Mag. "There are many different kinds of thyroid problems, but the most common include hyperthyroidism [and] hypothyroidism," she says. Read on to find out what your hair could be telling you about your thyroid health.
Keeping plants happy and healthy is easier said than done. If you're a gardening novice, you might think all it requires is water and a sunny window. But once you've shepherded a few plants from seedlings to adulthood, you realize there's a lot more to consider, including the proper soil type, watering schedule, drainage, and pot size. To make the process easier, we consulted gardening experts for their favorite plant-saving hacks. Here, they tell us the popular beverage you can water your garden with to bolster new growth and rescue withering plants. Bonus: You likely have this drink in your refrigerator right now.
It's possible you've noticed your once thick, lustrous hair is finer than it used to be. Perhaps you're finding strands in the shower, or maybe after you brush it's looking a little more sparse than usual. Thinning hair can often signal hair loss, so it's important to take haircare steps to save your mane early on. That can mean ensuring you're managing your diet, stress, and hormones properly—and also revamping your beauty routine.
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