Berlin is that rare gem of a Western European capital. Full of culture and attractions, it's also significantly underpopulated and financially broke. This means that restaurants, hotels, and cafes are all much less expensive than they are in other Western European cities of Berlin's size and vitality.

Berlin City Guide Introduction
Bargains exist against a backdrop of social diversity and countercultural buzz. Artists and politicians alike make Berlin home, and the influence of both groups on the city provides an unusual and attractive mixture of subcultures and types. Whether or not Berlin's bohemian vibe does you right, you'll enjoy the city's broad boulevards, monuments, museums, and neighborhoods.
Berlin blog posts
- When Rail Journeys are Disrupted: Meet the Railteam Alliance
- Berlin: Cheapo events calendar for February – June 2012
- Eurolines: International coach journeys in Europe
- Should you fly or take the train around Europe? It depends…
- European Train Schedules: New trains for 2012
- Two Airlines to Watch: Vueling and Flybe
- Germany: Exploring Leipzig in the autumn
- Germany: Steaming through the Harz Mountains
- Europe Rail Update – Fall 2011: Moscow to Paris rumors
- Berlin: Three hidden spots “on the beaten path”
