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Undīne Adamaite
Age: 39 Workplace: Daily newspaper Dienas Mediji, Berlin Host workplace: Daily newspaper Der Tagesspiegel, Riga Duration of stay: 6 until 26 January 2013 What I want to report on: Culture and subcultures in Berlin, everyday life and people in the German capital  How I have seen Germany up to now: When I think of Germany, I think of Angela Merkel, world war two, Bach, Goethe, churches and real democracy.

Her German exchange partner Nik Afanasjew will be guest in Riga in February 2013.

    Riga, 14.2.2013: Fascinating Walls

    An extra-large dose of exhibitions in Berlin is a good choice when the parks are not yet green and one seeks refuge inside buildings from the risk of wet feet. more ...

    Berlin, 26.1.2013: Čus, Berlin!

    Today, I’m heading back home to Riga. The past three weeks were wonderful – thank you, Berlin! more ...

    Berlin, 21.1.2013: Old Fashioned and In Demand

    The Martin-Gropius-Bau is my favourite museum in Berlin. I like everything here, from the unique Neo-Renaissance architecture to the excellent exhibitions, which confidently remain “old fashioned” without any interactive tricks. more ...

    Berlin, 19.1.2013: Blind Date

    Today I am meeting a woman I came across at the theatre. Not everyone would be willing to spare more than an hour for a stranger, but Ulla is. more ...

    Berlin, 16.1.2013: Fired with Premium Fuel

    Berlin is moving ahead at dizzying speed. Every conceivable topic has its own dedicated magazine; and what, by the way, is a “post hipster”? more ...

    Berlin, 13.1.2013: An Intermediate Summary

    It is Sunday; the church bells are ringing again. My first two weeks in Berlin are over. Today, I am writing articles: a summary of my experiences. more ...

    Berlin, 12.1.2013: At the Theatre in Knitted Caps

    Saturday. Friedrichstrasse. First a few blessed hours spent on a number of storeys of the Kunsthaus and in the evening a play by Christoph Marthaler. more ...

    Berlin, 10.1.2013: A Play in a Foreign Language Remains a Façade

    Tonight, I am going to see something from my homeland: the production of Summerfolk/Vasarnieki by director Alvis Hermanis and stage designer Kristine Jurjane. more ...

    Berlin, 9.1.2013: A Monthly Portion of Courtesy

    There are many friendly people in Latvia, but no one says “thank you” as often as the Germans. more ...

    Berlin, 8.1.2013: At the Tagesspiegel

    The Tagesspiegel has an outstanding motto: rerum cognoscere causas or “getting to the bottom of things.” I experience my second case of culture shock at the arts desk, this time a professional one. more ...

    Berlin, 7.1.2013: The Berliners’ Lightness of Being

    Berliners jog. You notice that right away. They mostly jog in pairs. But they don’t hurry. more ...

    Berlin, 6.1.2013: Sunday Rest in the City

    I travelled to Berlin a bit earlier in order to acclimatize myself; to synchronize the rhythm. Yet on only the second day, I experience culture shock. more ...

    Berlin, 5.1.2013: Neither a False Tourist Nor Truly a Local

    Twenty days in a foreign city; that is a strange intermediate status. You are not a proper tourist, but do not really belong either. Perhaps it is a good time to discover something – similar to the state between sleep and waking. more ...

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