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Summer in Berlin: 10 Essential Experiences

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After its notoriously long and dark winters, Berlin transforms into a city bursting with life and energy in the summertime. Having been cooped up indoors hiding away from the cold for far too long, when the weather warms up, Berliners make the most of it! Many travellers flood into Germany’s capital during the summer months, making it the most popular time to visit. If you’re travelling to Berlin this summer, make sure you do it right with 10 of the best summer experiences. 10 Essential Summer Experiences in Berlin: 1. Soak up the sun in one of Berlin’s many parks Berlin is an incredibly green city, with almost a fifth of the city covered in trees. There are over 2,500 parks and gardens spread across the city and, when the sun is shining, every one is packed full of locals and tourists alike soaking up the sunshine. Favourites:   Weinbersweg (above), Görlitzer Park, Friedrichshain Park 2. Go swimming Have you ever been swimming inside a shipping container inside...

10 of the Biggest and Best ways to save money on Travel

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So, you want to know the Best Ways to Save money on Travel!? 1. Pick Cheaper Destinations Tropical destinations such as Asia or the Caribbean have reasonably good weather year-round, but for a few months to avoid the rainy season. Whilst Asia may be further away for most (unless you’re an Aussie, in which case you are in luck!), the money to be saved once here is reason enough to visit. Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos are some great starting options that are very much open to tourism and thus easy to travel throughout. 2. Go Beyond the Cities Let’s face it: the likes of Paris, London, Rome, New York and Sydney aren’t gonna get any cheaper any time soon (if ever). Big cities are great, but if you want a French encounter, head to the countryside and rent a farm house. If you want to experience Italy, venture beyond the tourist-hyped destinations of Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast, instead opting for local haunts. For a cheaper Australian encounter, st...