Blogs from Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe - page 16

Friday 3 July 2015 After a very hot day yesterday and experiencing Berlin public transport at its worst we were now ready for anything. One thing we were not ready for was an even hotter day. Yesterday's 30 degrees was mild compared to the 35 degrees today. As brave Kiwis say, "The show must go on". The Intrepid Duo dressed appropriately and headed off into the heat of the day. Yesterday was quite a learning curve when it came to understanding the public transport system of Berlin. The purchase of the day ticket was a breeze. Working out the U-bahn, S-bahn, tram and bus takes some sorting out. What direction are we going? Where is the station? What exit do we take? Today will be better. Our first destination is Alexanderplatz. That's easy, just one train ... read more

Thursday 2 July 2015 With three days to see Berlin, we decided to make a little list which soon turned into quite a big list. Berlin has a lot to see. Next step, group the sights according to location then find out how to use the public transport system to get there. We have enjoyed using the integrated tram, train and bus systems in several European cities and plan to do the same in Berlin . The extreme heat being experienced in much of Europe has arrived in Berlin too. Fingers crossed the transport will all be air conditioned in the 30+ degree temperatures. With a list for the day and plenty of water we emerged from our comfortable hotel in what was East Berlin and set off for the nearest underground station, ten minutes walk ... read more

After a few days of settling down I wanted to discover the city and explore the different methods of transportation in Berlin. I utilized Google to find the best way to arrive to the Museum Island, I am currently residing in Aletto Kudamm, which is by the Zoo so there are various method of transportation that make stop around my area. Google told me that I would have to take the train to arrive to the Musuem Island. I went to the train station and went on the platform for the S-Bahn which is the train that goes above ground. The City of Berlin also has buses, taxis, ubers, S- Bahn, as well as U-Bahn which are similar to the S-Bahn, however, they routes and platforms are underground in comparison to the s-Bahn. When I arrived ... read more

Hi Everyone, This past weekend was Berlin. First impression is that it is very much a German city - extremely clean and organized, but lacking the flair of Rome/Barcelona/Paris. I can't put a definite finger on it, but I think it's mainly down to how much newer everything is. The monuments are scattered amongst bright new buildings instead of through crowded alleyways and corner shops. That being said, it was a lot of fun. While exploring Brandenburg gate on Saturday, we ran into the annual gay pride parade. Beer, currywurst, and costumes everywhere :D As always, many pictures. Cheers, Joel... read more

The flight across the United States and over the Atlantic Ocean was excruciating almost unbearable, however, the arrival onto Frankfort and then Berlin made it all worth the wait. Once I arrived at Frankfort my emotions became enthusiastic about all the differences between America and Germany. The airports in Los Angeles and Frankfort were very similar; they both had malls inside of the terminals, which I thought was very modern and luxurious. Once I arrived in Berlin nerves began to settle in. I was out of my comfort zone not being able to communicate with people in the manner in which I am so accustomed to. Also being a tourist I didn’t want to be victim of people taking advantage of my inability to understand my surroundings. The first place I need to find was a ... read more