Berlin: Capital of Germany There is so much to see in this amazing city which can appear overwhelming however almost everything is within walking distance making it easy to get around. When planning my trip to Berlin I found Visit Berlin to be a great resource. DAY 1 – MUSEUM ISLAND AND BERLIN TV TOWER Museum Island is a UNESCO world heritage site made up of five museums surrounded by the River Spree. This is a beautiful part of Berlin to visit: I recommend going into one of the museums. I picked the Neues Museum which houses many Egyptian artefacts, the most famous being the bust of Nefertiti. Although signs suggest you can't take photos of Nefertiti, if you ask the security staff, they will indicate where you can take pictures from. The TV Tower offers a great vantage point for views over the city, especially at sunset. The maps around the windows also helped me get my bearings during my first day in ...
This blog is designed to help travellers optimise their time spent in different cities based on my own personal experiences. Each post is based on the amount of time I spent in that city and the itinerary that I followed. I will also provide some additional tips to help readers when planning their own travels – this includes some of the things I wish I knew before arriving in each destination.