
An expert expat's tips for Charlottenburg, Western Berlin
Avoid high heels – it's a big city and you'll be walking lots. Comfort is king in Berlin.
Avoid high heels – it's a big city and you'll be walking lots. Comfort is king in Berlin.
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Stepping out from his stomping grounds in Melbourne's leafy east and hipster inner north, Cam Hassard has spent seven years in Berlin
Berliners love to party big, and eat big.
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Don't expect much, and you will be sure to find a kind word for this underdog.
Its military starkness upsets some, but there's no denying the power of this memorial to Soviet soldiers.
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Understated but cool, Berlin is an eclectic mix of glamour and quirks. River-side bars, posh restaurants and underground clubs; the city is a balance between modern efficiency, grandeur and rich culture. Cruise the city, east to west; wonder through endless halls of museums; explore inner-city graffiti laneways; find gems in the outlying boroughs; but don't miss the Brandenburg Gate or the East Side Gallery.