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Real Name: Theo van der Maaden
Lives In: Amsterdam, NL
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Days in Berlin

by tvdm - last update: Sep 17, 2006

Destroying my feet...

Brandenburger Tor
The first time I went to Berlin I was on a day trip (as you do...) I took the first flight out of Amsterdam, arrived at 8.30 in the morning and flew out again after 6 in the evening. Such a day is, of course, way too short to get a good sense of such a big city. But at least I got a taste for its sights and thanks to some EXTREME walking I managed to cram in as many things as humanly possible. But then, 2 years later, I went back twice for a long weekend to expand and deepen the experience. And I didn't get disappointed!

From my limited list of impressions, I found Berlin not a particularly beautiful city. It doesn't have the overall imposing character of Paris, nor does it boast as many big and different sights as London. Wartime destruction, the Berlin Wall and late city planning make for a city where old and new, interesting and downright dull freely mix together. But what I must say for Berlin: its shopping and nightlife must be second to none. You get that sense from everywhere you walk and I guess that whole Love Parade thing must be good for something :)

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Pros:"Lively, good food & drink, excellent transport!"
Cons:"Not the prettiest of capital cities"
In A Nutshell:"Very diverse, deserves a second trip!"
tvdm's Berlin Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 10 - Photos: 10
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Warnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

tvdm's Berlin Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
ReichstagNovember, 2004 6
Checkpoint CharlieNovember, 2004 4
Kaiser Wilhelm GedächtniskircheNovember, 2004 5
Ägyptisches MuseumNovember, 2004 8

Comments for tvdm about Berlin
Kenward Thu May 18, 2006 21:06 UTC
 Hey, neat pics on Berlin. Its one of my favourite places to visit. I met the most wonderful people when I was there...oh man the nightlife sure is incredible. Happy travels mi amigo!!!
jenniferchin Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:09 UTC
 Ahhhh ... Love your A Day in Berlin :-)) We saw similar sights !! Brings back good memories for me :-)) & oh yeah .. my poor feet !!
b1bob Sat Jun 18, 2005 17:32 UTC
 They have those ugly communication towers all over Germany. They really are ugly. They look like something you would see in my mama's pin cushion.
yooperprof Wed Nov 17, 2004 05:07 UTC
 Nice pics - you saw a lot in a day! You've got to go back and experience the nightlife now!

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