Merren is an Aussie larrikin who has been living in Berlin since 2013. Having German grandparents, she wanted to get to know more about her heritage and was attracted to the vivacious, edgy, unassuming nature of the capital. She’s always up for a beer and is guaranteed to give you a stirring rendition of the Hof at the Brandenburg Gate.
“I think you’d be hard-pressed to find another city in the world with so many layers of history all meshed together and intertwined than right here in Berlin. Becoming a tour guide has been an incredibly rewarding way to connect with the history of Germany, and a great way to meet people from all over the globe!”
Andrew is a Wisconsin boy who studied History at UW-Madison. He joined the Berlin family two years ago following a stint with the Fat Tire team in Paris, and he’s also been a guide in Prague. After first visiting us here in 2009 though, he knew he would just have to live in Berlin some day!
“I wish everyone could come to Berlin with time to explore the greenness around the city. This is a place surrounded by endless biking, hiking, camping and swimming opportunities. (Feel free to get a Fat Tire trekking bike to get you moving!)”
Marriette is a Berlin veteran originally from the Lake District in Northern England. Her planned three-month stay in Berlin after university started a decade ago and you will now find Marriette dividing her days amongst Segway tours, her sewing machine, finding vintage treasures at Berlin’s many flea markets and enjoying lively open air parties.
“Berlin is rough around the edges to say the least. It’s a living breathing entity and many a traveler have succumbed to its magnetic draw. The city pulls no punches; it’s very unapologetic, it’s raw, and it’s in a constant state of evolution.”