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Berlin - The Hipster European City


Berlin

Planning a trip to Europe usually means travelling to the likes for Paris, Amsterdam and more recently Croatia, Iceland etc.
We recently did a trip to Berlin, and it has become one of our favorite cities in Europe. Unlike other developed cities like Paris, Berlin is still creating its identity and resurrecting from the after math of war and political instability. That city offers a chance to explore recent history as well discover some ancient treasures. It is also an amalgam of various cultures, with each neighborhood giving a different perspective on the city.
Eating and drinking in the city is cheaper than many other cities with some great places to go.


Our Journey and Some Must-Do's

 1. Pub Crawl (or if you have a longer time go around exploring the many bars) - We did an alternate pub crawl and certainly recommend it.

Dr. Pong - A very basic bar, with a ping pong table. There are a bunch of geeks playing an extremely intense game. Anyone can join the game (with high probability of early elimination).

Absinthe Bars - There are so many of them with a huge variety with as high as 90% alcohol. Place to go if you are in mood for some adventure.

HofBrau - If Munich is not on cards and you still want to experience the Bavarian style, which is indeed fun, this is the place to go.

2. Glass Dome at Reichstag Building 

This has to be pre-booked (and in our case we had to queue up for it, can be done online as. Free of cost though.) but it is well worth it. Perfect blend of old and new architecture with amazing city views. The dome is right above the parliament, which is a reminder for the parliamentarians that they serve the nation.

Inside the Dome


3. Museum Island 








4. The various neighborhoods, exploring street art


East Side Gallery

Where to Stay
We stayed in Mitte and found it very central. Kreuzberg, Mitte (around Rosenthaler Platz) or Prenzlauer Berg. Also: anywhere along the U1, U2 or U8 U-Bahn lines will be especially convenient for visiting the city.

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