Berlin

Berlin Mitte manhole cover

Each Berlin neighborhood has its own; Mitte’s features such local landmarks as the TV tower, Brandenburg Gate and victory column. We saw a street artist/vendor

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Carnival of Cultures lights up Berlin this weekend

Berlin’s Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) kicks off for four days this weekend, with a parade, interactive workshops, and music, art and food of all kinds—all in celebration of diversity and openness. It’s been celebrated since the…

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Eurail kicks off new year with new plans

Eurail has enhanced its offerings for the new year with some new passes and some upgrades to existing ones. One of the best bits for families: children 4-11 now trvel free if accompanied by a pass-holding adult.   Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro…

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Berlin: Are there too many tourists?

Berlin has zoomed to the #3 spot for European visitors (behind London and Paris and just ahead of Rome), and some Berliners are worried it’s costing them what they like about their city…cheaper prices and less crowding than some of the other great…

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Berlin’s Rotes Rathaus: Brick Majesty and Whimsy

Sometimes, while traveling or at home, you just fall in love with a building. It might be majestic like Notre Dame, massive like the Jeronimos Monastery, soaring like the Empire State Building, beautifully-detailed like the Chrysler Building…or it…

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Carnival of Cultures lights up Berlin this weekend

Berlin’s Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) kicks off for four days this weekend, with a parade, interactive workshops, and music, art and food of all kinds—all in celebration of diversity and openness. It’s been celebrated since the…

Read More

Eurail kicks off new year with new plans

Eurail has enhanced its offerings for the new year with some new passes and some upgrades to existing ones. One of the best bits for families: children 4-11 now trvel free if accompanied by a pass-holding adult.   Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro…

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Berlin: Are there too many tourists?

Berlin has zoomed to the #3 spot for European visitors (behind London and Paris and just ahead of Rome), and some Berliners are worried it’s costing them what they like about their city…cheaper prices and less crowding than some of the other great…

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