Berlin, Germany
Beyond Oktoberfest: A Journey Through Berlin’s History I thought I was headed for another Oktoberfest — the kind with overflowing beer steins, sizzling bratwurst, and the joyful chaos I once experienced in Munich. The real Oktoberfest there is pure exuberance: laughter echoing through crowded tents, brass bands playing endlessly, the air thick with the smell of roasted nuts and grilled sausages. It’s loud, carefree, and gloriously indulgent — the sort of celebration where you lose track of time in the swirl of songs and steins. But Berlin’s “Oktoberfest ” couldn’t have been more different. Berlin: A City Steeped in History In Berlin, I quickly realized this trip wasn’t about holding a beer mug high — it was about holding history close. The city wears its past openly, in ways that are both haunting and humbling. Every street, every monument, every fragment of wall seems to whisper stories of courage, loss, and rebirth. At the Reichstag , often called the People’s House, I stood in ...
