’08 Alumni and Berlin resident, Christopher Danforth has a few travel tips for those who have plans to travel to his vibrant city. Here’s a list of the top 5 things you have to try while visiting Berlin, according to Chris.
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There is a huge Turkish community in Berlin, specifically in Kreuzberg. You must try Turkish kofte (meatballs) and lahmacun (a kind of flatbread).
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Explore abandoned buildings in Berlin that were left after the fall of the Berlin wall in 1990.
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Visit the many lakes surrounding the city, which are a great refuge on hot summer days.
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Check out Berlin's galleries and museums. One of Chris’ favourite galleries is Sammlung Boros - located inside a former civilian air raid bunker from World War II.
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Lastly, a cold beer by the canal, Chris says is a must.
Chris moved to Berlin in 2014 when he accepted a role as an Editor at a lifestyle magazine called Highsnobiety. Currently, he works as a freelance consultant and his writing career has taken him all over the world, including Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Moscow, and the list goes on!
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