Tag Berlin

Berlin is one of my favourite cities in the world. I’ve visited Berlin on three separate occasions: first when it was divided, second when I travelled alone, and third when I travelled with a friend. Honestly, I could live there.

View from the train between Berlin and Copenhagen

Hello Copenhagen

I was awoken this morning by a text message. The truth be told, I’d heard a few messages come in throughout the night, but since I’m on holiday, and since … Read the rest “Hello Copenhagen”

East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall, Germany

Visiting Berlin

The first time I visited Berlin was in 1983. At that time, Berlin was a city divided into East & West by “Die Mauer” (“The Wall”). Sixteen years later (on … Read the rest “Visiting Berlin”

Double Happiness in Berlin

I was so incredibly excited when I woke up and looked out of the window this morning. The truth be told, I felt like a big kid. The reason? Snow. … Read the rest “Double Happiness in Berlin”

Ben Fawkes from Soundcloud at Radio Days Europe 2013

Radio Days Europe 2013 – Day 2

As always, Valerie Geller was an inspiration at Radio Days Europe. I first became aware of her work. Even though I’ve heard her mantra of “tell the truth, make it … Read the rest “Radio Days Europe 2013 – Day…

Lord Mayor of Berlin reception at Radio Days Europe

Radio Days Europe 2013 – Day 1

There was a terrific response in the room to the talk given by fellow Australian, Sam Cavanagh. Sam is the Executive Producer of the Hamish & Andy Show. At the … Read the rest “Radio Days Europe 2013 – Day…

Visiting the Berlin Wall in 1983

Back in Berlin

The last time I visited Berlin was in the summer of 2008. Before that, it was in 1983, as a pimply-faced teenager with a full head of hair. My, how … Read the rest “Back in Berlin”