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Berlin Transportation: See the sights by public train, ferry or bus
By C H Kwak in Berlin— Why shell out €12 for a “self-guided” bus tour of Berlin, when you can see the same historic sights (and more) on public transportation—and for a fraction of the cost? BVG,...
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Berlin in the Summer: Five ways to cool down
By C H Kwak— Summer in Berlin is glorious, but the heat can really get to you. Air conditioning is virtually unheard of (including in hotels in Berlin), and the subways and buses start feeling more...
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Berlin: Cheapo events calendar for February – June 2012
We’re always ready to head to Berlin. However, a number of Cheapo-friendly events taking place over the next several months has us ready to jam, dance, put on a wig and check out some art. (In other...
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Bad news for BERlin: Airport Edition
While meeting an arriving friend at Berlin’s Tegel Airport last week, we both heaved an internal sigh over what would be our last trip to that airport. Tegel’s no more special than any other airport...
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Berlin: Cheapest getaways by bus and train
When you’ve had enough of the German capital and just need a day on the beach of the Baltic coast, a visit to neighboring Poland, or perhaps a visit to another historical city, we’ve got your back!...
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The American love affair with Berlin seems to be growing stronger, as US travelers continue to visit the German capital in record numbers. Despite a sluggish global economy and a strong euro, Berlin is...
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Dodging summer construction in Berlin
You may have heard it said before: in northern climes, there are two seasons – winter and construction. Unfortunately for summertime visitors to Germany’s capital city, Berlin is no different. Streets,...
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Berlin: Transportation tickets explained (and why you should never go...
Visitors to Berlin quickly realize that the city offers a wide range of efficient and reliable public transportation options. The system works well, and with just a bit of preparation, is quite easy to...
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Berlin public transit tickets: Getting the most for your money
In a previous post, we described the conditions, rules, and customs of public transportation in Berlin. This time, we’ll focus on the best ways for travelers to save using the day and tourist tickets...
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Germany’s discount bus craze: How I scored a €1 bus trip from Berlin to Bremen
Berlin’s ZOB bus station is a hub that can take you to other German cities and beyond for a very economical price. But just how cheap? I recently traveled from Berlin to Bremen and back again for just...
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Berlin: 12 simple ways to save big on your trip
We love Berlin. Luckily, this German city is not only one of Europe’s most exciting capital cities, it’s also one of the cheapest. When visiting Berlin, those traveling on a shoestring can find plenty...
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Berlin: Avoid these 7 first-time tourist mistakes when visiting
These days, Berlin is by far one of Europe’s hottest cities. Tourists and expats alike flock to the metropolis for its vibrant nightlife, flourishing arts scene and hip vibe. Compared to other major...
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Berlin: 10 tips for riding public transit like a local
Officially, the public transportation system in Berlin goes by the rather daunting name, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe, but Berliners all lovingly shorten it to BVG (beh-fow-gey). The BVG includes the...
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When to visit Berlin as a budget traveler (and what dates to avoid)
No doubt about it, Berlin is one of Europe’s sexiest and most exciting cities. Whether you come to while away the hours in its world-class museums, take in it fascinating but sometimes haunting...
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Berlin Tipping Etiquette: When (and when not) to tip
For a long time, Berlin was notorious for outrageously bad service. You often had to practically tackle a waiter to get the bill, and bartenders could be surly just out of principle. Luckily, customer...
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Berlin: Cheapest getaways by bus and train
When you’ve had enough of the German capital and just need a day on the beach of the Baltic coast, a visit to neighboring Poland, or perhaps a visit to another historical city, we’ve got your back!...
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Berlin in summer: 5 easy ways to cool down
Summer in Berlin is glorious, but the heat can really get to you when the temperatures really start to rise. Air conditioning is virtually unheard of (including in hotels in Berlin), and the subways...
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Berlin Transportation: See the sights by public train, ferry or bus
Why shell out €12 for a “self-guided” bus tour of Berlin, when you can see the same historic sights (and more) on public transportation—and for a fraction of the cost? BVG, Berlin’s public transit...
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Berlin: New additions to our cheap hotels guide
Berlin offers plenty to the budget traveler, with a diverse range of things to see, do and eat that will make any Cheapo happy. Shop along Friedrichstrasse, stroll through Zoologischer Garten, tour the...
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