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SKIP EASTER CHOCOLATE: KNALLE POPKORN FOR THE HOLIDAYS & SPRING
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SKIP EASTER CHOCOLATE: KNALLE POPKORN FOR THE HOLIDAYS & SPRING

For me, popcorn is a welcome and indispensable snack that makes a trip to the movies even better. But Knalle shows that popcorn can do much more. The Easter holidays are approaching, along with the start of the sunny season. As everything begins to bloom again, I’m ready for a few fresh flavor experiences. The self-proclaimed “Popkornditorei” has exactly that: crunchy, popped kernels with plenty of personality. They’re special enough that you can now find Knalle’s creations in delicatessens across Germany, and of course at their home base in Berlin, the Popkornditorei in Prenzlauer Berg. There, you’ll find all kinds of varieties, including the limited Easter special. Founders Lucie and André are currently betting on heavenly flavor combinations such as Easter Popcorn Cookies & Cream. (The right choice for anyone who believes more is more.) And in case a snack on the couch and picnic blanket isn’t enough, you can also work the popcorn into your Easter menu. Just take a look at the recipes section on Knalle’s website. Popcorn with figs and goat cheese, for example, or you can stick with one of Knalle’s classics. I’m especially fond of the popcorn with white chocolate and dark chocolate pieces. The Berlin-based company, which still makes everything by hand, stands out not only for its flavors but also for its values, including selected partnerships such as its collaboration with the Mosaik workshops for people with disabilities. Curious? Either stop by the Popkornditorei or simply order the crunchy snack online. Either way, the holidays could hardly get more exciting.

Text: Isabelle Marten / Photos: Knalle

Popkornditorei Knalle, Raumerstr.32, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map

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NETZWERK ZUKUNFTSORTE — AN INITIATIVE FOR RURAL SPACES THAT BENEFIT EVERYONE

NETZWERK ZUKUNFTSORTE — AN INITIATIVE FOR RURAL SPACES THAT BENEFIT EVERYONE

Heading to the countryside, straight into the good life? Admittedly, we love a charming holiday home and the occasional rural escape. But for some, places in the countryside need more than just a pretty backdrop for a day trip — and people are actively working to make that happen. One of them is Julia Paaß, founder of the Netzwerk Zukunftsorte. The latest election results made it clear: the urban-rural divide is real, and the challenges it creates affect us all. This is exactly where Netzwerk Zukunftsorte comes in. It supports projects that bring new energy to rural areas and strengthen local communities. Julia’s own project, Hof Prädikow, sparked the creation of the network in 2019. The E-Werk in Luckenwalde and Re-Hof Rutenberg (both of which we’ve featured before) appear on the map of the currently 82 registered “Netzwerksorte”. Many more, not just around Berlin, have caught our attention, like the Betahof in Lower Saxony. What these places have in common is their history. Most places occupy former schools, old train stations, or other buildings that were once central but fell into disuse. Thanks to creative ideas, they became not only beautiful spaces but also new opportunities for the people living nearby. Turning new ideas into reality takes time, energy, and budget. But also knowledge and people who believe in them. The network doesn’t provide direct financial support, but it creates visibility and guidance. The “Netzwerk Zukunftsorte” label helps to make funding more accessible and shapes the network itself. That means exchange, knowledge sharing, and support with starting projects, building, and running them. If you want to dive deeper into the topic, you don’t even have to live in the countryside. Join tonight’s Real Talk – Feminism in the Countryside (26.03.2026) online, or simply stay updated via the newsletter.

Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: Jörg Gläscher, Michael Taterka, Tim Haber

Netzwerk Zukunftsorte
Real Talk #01 – Feminismus auf dem Land? 26.03.2026 19h via Meetup.

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SPÄTI STORIES: BERLIN TELLS ITS OWN TALES

SPÄTI STORIES: BERLIN TELLS ITS OWN TALES

We’re certainly not the only Berlin fans out there, that much is clear. And we’re definitely not the only newsletter celebrating it either. New platforms keep appearing, each dedicated to a city that doesn’t always get everything right, but still manages quite a lot remarkably well. One such newsletter is Späti Stories. Taking its name from one of Berlin’s unofficial cultural institutions, the newsletter celebrates and perceives the city through its voices. The concept introduces Berliners from a wide range of backgrounds, collecting a polyphonic, democratic snapshot of the city along the way. Launched in October 2024 as a monthly newsletter featuring two portraits per issue, it now lands in inboxes twice a month, sometimes accompanied by a neighbourhood guide or essay. Each edition centres on one person and the moments, decisions, or detours that have shaped them. Previous guests include artists such as Charlie Casanova, DJs, cultural players from places like the Yorck Kinogruppe cinemas, and local legends such as Wolfgang Jäger, who has spent years volunteering to help immigrants navigate the Sisyphean task of German bureaucracy, and who also hosts karaoke nights. Another highlight: the conversation with filmmaker Karim Aïnouz. The guides are written by people who live and love their neighbourhoods, creating personal maps of a city in constant transformation. Starting in 2026, the project plans to include more editorial essays exploring questions of belonging, loneliness, and community, rooted in Berlin, but resonating far beyond it. Späti Stories was founded by Isabelle Bedê from Brazil and Luana Corujeira from Spain, who have long made Berlin their home. Both come from the world of digital storytelling — Isabelle with a background in journalism; Luana with experience in audio and photography. What connects them is the belief that real closeness only emerges when people truly listen to one another. See you at the Späti.

Text: Inga Krumme / Photos: Späti Stories

Späti Stories

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FEEL AT HOME ANYWHERE WITH HOMEEXCHANGE
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FEEL AT HOME ANYWHERE WITH HOMEEXCHANGE

There’s no place like home. But lying on my couch after a rainy Sunday afternoon spent watching The Holiday, I start to wonder whether lasting happiness is possible without a change of scenery. So why not swap apartments? Never tried it before? Find out more during HomeExchange Days, taking place from 19.–25.03.2026. Having breakfast in a blue-tiled kitchen, browsing through English classics, and petting a striped cat. What began as an idea has since grown into a real movement. A sustainable and affordable one, at that. With HomeExchange, people open their homes to one another. No sterile vacation rentals, no empty apartments. Just real homes. Sometimes the exchanges happen simultaneously, sometimes at different times. If your calendars don’t line up, GuestPoints come into play: you stay at someone’s home, collect points, and later use them to stay somewhere else yourself. In this way, a lively network of kitchens, sofas, and balconies has emerged, now connecting more than 150 countries. During HomeExchange Days, members share what this looks like in everyday life. They talk about discovering new neighborhoods, small everyday moments, and answer your questions. If you register and take part, you’ll receive 100 GuestPoints as a bonus. Enough for an extra night somewhere in the world. Or a day on the couch with a completely new view.

Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: HomeExchange

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HomeExchange Days 19.–25.03.2026. Find a HomeExchange meeting near you here.

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TEA CEREMONIES FOR THE HERE & NOW: SLOWING DOWN WITH NORITUAL LAB & ANTI

TEA CEREMONIES FOR THE HERE & NOW: SLOWING DOWN WITH NORITUAL LAB & ANTI

It’s the small rituals that give us a sense of safety in times like these. They look different for everyone, and it can take a while to figure out which ones feel right. Rituals are at the heart of Noritual Lab. Contrary to what the name might suggest, this matcha label is all about weaving ritual back into everyday life — just in a contemporary way. Founded in June 2023 by Kai Funada Classen, the brand not only offers matcha products via its online shop but also hosts tea ceremonies twice a month at Anti Space in Mitte, creating a space where you can pause, reset, and simply breathe. Anti is the perfect setting: everything revolves around slowing down, recharging, and giving your body and mind a little more attention. With saunas, ice baths, red light Pilates sessions, and a range of classes, it’s a place to do something good for yourself at almost any time of day. The ceremonies, limited to six participants, are led by Haruka. Like Kai, she grew up in Japan and was introduced to tea culture at an early age by her parents, who met through tea ceremonies themselves. At twelve, she began practicing ceremonies on her own, learning their structure and the care with which they’re performed. Haruka walks you through the preparation, explains the different elements, and, of course, shows you how to hold your tea bowl properly and prepare your matcha. The ceremony is not a solemn demonstration; it’s designed to be interactive. You can interrupt Haruka at any time, ask questions, or move at your own pace.

The ceremony is conducted using products from the No Ritual “Curated Matcha” series. Each edition reflects a carefully considered selection, close collaboration with producers, and deep respect for origin. During my ceremony, we were accompanied by “Meguri no Shiro”, a matcha developed in collaboration with a tea house in Japan. Made from Saemidori leaves grown in Shizuoka (Japan’s largest tea-growing region), it has an intense, fresh umami flavor and a vibrant green hue. With its ceremonies, Noritual Lab aims to make tea culture more accessible in Berlin. But ultimately, it’s about something simpler: showing how easy it can be to pause and integrate the preparation of matcha as a small ritual into your everyday life. After the ceremony at Anti, take the rest of the tin home with you, free to explore how to shape your very own matcha ritual from what you’ve learned.

Text: Robyn Steffen / Photos: Jule Baur, No Ritual Lab

Noritual Lab

Anti x Noritual Lab: Mindfulness Tea Ceremony (twice a month). Book your spot here.

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