“I’m studying to become and environmental scientific journalist.”“Cool, what does that mean?”“I study ecology, biology, micro-biology, and journalism.”“What’s something interesting you’ve learned from your studies?”“This doesn’t apply to you because you’re brown, but for us nordic white people, the sun is what triggers your skin to get darker. The nerve that kickstarts the whole reaction to get browner is… Read More

While I was eating at an Italian restaurant this woman asked me how my food was and I said, “It’s great! Is this your place?”“Yes, I have had it for only one month. Are you new to Berlin?”“Yeah, I’m almost done with my trip, I’m headed to Rio next.”“Oh, I love South America. It was my… Read More

“You’re such a cute couple. How’d you get together?”“I just looked in her eyes and it was like ‘Bzzzz!!’, the universe.”… Read More

“We’re all artists. 2 dancers, an actor, a fashion designers and a student.”“Das ist so Berlin!”… Read More

“My name Francis. I come to share my music.”“What do you hope to inspire in people with your music?”“I create to help people see themselves how they truly are. I want people to be themselves. That’s why you want to take picture of me, because I’m so me.”… Read More

I was sitting with my eyes closed to bless my food before I ate and when I opened my eyes this little boy was standing next to me looking at me with his hands out. His mom said, “He thinks you want to hold hands and give thanks.” I was trying to get him to stand still to take… Read More

“You two are so in sync. How long have you been together?”“A little over 3 years now.”“What’s the key to making a relationship work over time?”Her – “I think you have to stay engaged and keep curious about each other.”Him – “It’s a little cheesy, but to laugh.”Her – “Well yes of course… Read More

Right – “We’ re on holiday from London. I work for a charity that raises funds for an independent school. It’s kind of funny to raise money for people who can afford to send their kids to independent school, but they do organize a lot of things to uplift poorer areas so it balances out.”Left – “And I’m an actress. I do… Read More

“I became a social worker because of my own history with mental illness. When I was 21 I was diagnosed as manic depressive and my mom is borderline. I grew up having eating disorders because I had PTSD from all the bombings in Israel. It was pretty rough growing up in Haifa. It’s only in the past two years that I feel like… Read More

“We’re originally from Italy but we live in London now. We’ve been together a little over 2 years. I love him so much because he’s so generous, way more than he needs to be. And he’s really funny. In the morning he turns on music and does hilarious dances for me.”… Read More

“What are you passionate about?”“Music, hanging out with friends, and I make jewelry sometimes.”… Read More

“I’m from the French part of Switzerland. I’m here in Berlin enjoying the night life and fashion. Back home I’m studying Japanese. I love their culture, especially their fashion, it’s so unique.”… Read More

“I’m originally from London, and now I’m here doing my art. I do a lot of linocuts. I have a 2 and a half year old girl, Penny, so I do what I can after I put her to bed.” “What’s your favorite part of being a dad?” “One time we were finger painting and her Gran called and she was trying to… Read More

Him – “We’ve been together about 2 and a half years. We love to do everything together, vacation, shopping, cooking, reading. It’s always better to do things together because someone has your back.” “What have you learned from this relationship?” Her – “I’m definitely more relaxed, I used to have to plan everything out. I also love how he cooks, he likes to… Read More

“So where are the refugees now?”“They are between the earth and the sky.”“I heard they were on the roof.”“Yes, they have said that if the police try to come get them from up there they will jump. These people are desperate because no one will let them work. Now they want them to go. See how many police they… Read More

I walked up on hundreds of people and police at an intersection near #curvystrasse. I asked this woman what was going on and she said, “There are refugees on top of the building that have come here seeking asylum. They’ve been here for 2 or 3 years trying to escape concentration like situations where they come from. A… Read More

“I’m originally from Kupu, Japan but I was just in Goa for 6 months, I just got to Europe to start traveling the rest of the world.” “Where are you headed next?”“I’m not sure, I follow the party. I’m going to the Fusion Festival. I’m into psychtrance music. 80,000 people over 4 days. I go!”… Read More

“I moved here from Israel to go to art school. I study 3D art. My first choice was Paris but after being there a year I realized this was actually a better place for me. Paris is a cold city. It makes you feel like you’ll never be enough. Here it’s more affordable and it’s easier to live. Berlin is actually the… Read More

“I’m a video artist originally from Stockholm. I make a lot of short films that are very political.” “Are they narrative or more conceptual?”“Mostly conceptual, and very political. I like to attack power structures…like white males, they have too much power.”  www.joannarytel.com… Read More

“You two look so awesome! Where are you from?”Her – “Mexico! I’m a make-up artist and he’s an electronic DJ.”“How long have you been together?”Her – “About 6 months.”“Only 6 months? You look so in sync. What do you like to do together?”Her – “Cuáles son nuestras gusta hacer juntos?”Him – “Escuchar musica, salir… Read More

“You guys look happy. Where are you from?”“Ghana!”“How long have you two been together?”Him – “3 years. Not 3 months, not 3 weeks, 3 years.”Her – “It’s not easy.”“What’s your favorite thing about her?”Him – “Oh…it’s a lot. Many things.”“Can you share a few?”Him – “I like the way she smiles, and… Read More

“What’s you favorite thing about him?”“His authenticity and his honesty. One time, after we had already been dating for awhile, I opened a drawer and found a letter addressed to him from an organization helping children in Africa. I brought it to him and said ‘Oh, here’s a letter for you, you didn’t open it’ and he said ‘Yeah, yeah,… Read More

“Are you a couple?”Him – “No, we’re cousins. We’re each others oldest friends.”Her – “We’ve been through all our different phases of growing up.”“I bet you have a lot of funny stories from when you were younger.”Her – “Yeah, one time when we were little we staged a protest marching around the living room in front of our parents… Read More

“We are both tango dancers, we met dancing. We’ve been together about 10 years.”Her – “8.”Him – “Oops.”“What’s your favorite thing about her?”Him – “She’s very nice to travel with her, she’s a good companion. And she likes my humor. We laugh a lot together. Always a relaxed time.”Her – “He’s a lightfooted guy. Not… Read More