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Munich, Germany

4/12/2023

 
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Summary

Airport Rating *****
Reception of locals *****
Cost: £££££
  • No issues travelling as a Sikh, although you won't find too many Sikhs in the city
  • One of the richest regions in Europe that manages to blend old world charm with new world technological and economic prowess
  • Cheap to get to from the UK, but an expensive city to be in with a high cost of living
  • Main Sights: Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, Asamkirche, Hofbräuhaus, English Gardens, Olympiapark, Allianz Arena

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5 things I loved about Berlin

10/12/2018

 
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Lately it seems as if Berlin is the coolest capital in Europe, and it's not hard to see why. A youthful energy, a creative spirit, reasonable prices, and one of the best nightlifes of any European city has seen an increasing number of people visit the German capital. But it hasn't always been this way. For much of the 20th century, Berlin was a city politically divided. I don't mean in the way the UK is divided between pro and anti-Brexit movements, or the US is divided between progressives and conservatives - but actually physically divided by a wall, with two philosophies so different, it would make UKIP and the Labour Party look similar. The city has rebounded incredibly well since those days, and is now one of the most 'must visit' places in Europe. You can read my detailed review of Berlin here, but below are 5 things I loved about Berlin.

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Berlin, Germany

10/9/2018

 
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Summary

Airport Rating ***
Reception of locals *****
Cost: £££
  • Berlin Tegel is one of the worst airports I have flown into in terms of overall vibe, but no large issues as a Sikh traveller.
  • Beautiful with an Eastern European feel, a youthful entrepreneurial energy and a fascinating history.
  • A relatively cheap city, particularly considering its position as the capital of Europe's largest economy.
  • Main Sights: Reichstag, Topography of Terror, Berlin Wall memorial, Olympic Stadium, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Holocaust Memorial, Berlin Cathedral

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Frankfurt, Germany

11/6/2018

 
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Summary

Airport Rating *** (train)
Reception of locals *****
Cost: £££
  • Germany's fifth largest city, and one of Europe's leading financial centres.
  • 'Randomly' selected for an identity check at the German border during my near 7 hour train journey from Vienna.
  • A largely dull, corporate and uninteresting city but with pockets of beauty and an underlying youthful energy.
  • Main Sights: Romer, Romerberg, Old Saint Nicholas Church, Mainkai, Frankfurt Central Station, Frankfurt Cathedral, 

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Trier, Germany

23/10/2017

 
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Summary

Airport Rating N/A
Reception of locals *****
Cost: £££
  • One hour journey from Luxembourg City
  • No issue for a solo travelling Sikh, although the local and visiting demographic seemed older and very homogenous
  • Trier is the oldest city in Germany and home to a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site that covers a number of monuments and landmarks
  • City dates back to Celtic times, but found most success under Roman rule
  • A fairly small, post industrial town, not too dissimilar from towns around England
  • Cheap to get there, similar price to England when out there
  • Main Sights: Porta Nigra, Aula Palatina, Trier Cathedral, St Gangolf's Church, the Roman Baths, Palace of Trier
During my short visit to Luxembourg, I had the opportunity to explore a number of neighbouring cities. In Luxembourg City I shared a hostel with some travellers from Croatia and they mentioned the ancient city of Trier just across the border in Germany as a city worth visiting so I took their advice and decided to make the trip. 

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    British Sikh, born in the Midlands, based in London, travelling the world seeing new cultures.

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