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dumplings, Mexican tacos, Peruvian ceviche, After taking a couple of photos, I head to the
Currywurst, Korean buns…the grade goes on and there’s Checkpoint Charlie Museum, which fascinatingly, was
something new every Thursday! opened just after the construction of the Berlin Wall.
I keep my eyes open for various cuisine flavours and try Later I take a boat tour that follows the main waterway
eating everything from Chinese pancakes to British pies, for about two-and-a-half hours and I get to see many
as I wander and take in the striking colours and sights including Bellevue Palace, Berlin Cathedral, and
character of this singular market. Museum Island.
So, this and more really make Berlin a favourite holiday
CHECKPOINT CHARLIE & MORE destination and a playground for a growing number of
The next morning, I stroll along Checkpoint Charlie, the international visitors.
most famous checkpoint between East and West Spend just a week there (like me) and you’ll discover
Germany. Berlin completely restored the checkpoint so that Berlin is a country of dynamic contrasts. Bon
that it looks just as it did during the Cold War. voyage!

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