Datespots.
The Journal · Issue 12

Stories about
nights out.

Long reads from couples — on rooms, rituals, and the art of the reservation.

● Lead story

Berlin Date Ideas for Couples Who Hate Cliché Dates

Skip the rooftop bar at Klunkerkranich, skip the Spree boat. Six dates across six neighbourhoods, none of them on a TripAdvisor list.

12 min · By Editorial · May 04, 2026
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Date Plan vs Spontaneous Date: When Each Wins

Editorial · 6 min read
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The First-Date Conversation Playbook: 12 Questions That Aren't 'What Do You Do for Work'

Editorial · 6 min read
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How to Plan a Date With Someone Who's Hard to Read

Editorial · 6 min read
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How to Plan the Perfect First Date in Amsterdam

Editorial · 6 min read
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How to Read Whether a Date Went Well: Signals Couples Actually Use

Editorial · 6 min read
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The Sunday Morning Date No One Talks About

Editorial · 6 min read
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What Date Plans Actually Work in Winter

Editorial · 6 min read
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What to Do on a Date in Amsterdam When It Rains

Editorial · 6 min read
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Why a 'Just Coffee' First Date Is Underrated

Editorial · 6 min read