The best of my trip to Berlin

The best of my trip to Berlin

by Chandra Sekar Venkataramani Comment Closed
After reunification of East and West, Berlin is surely one among the best. Located approximately 650 kms to the northeast of Esslingen, it surely is a long journey in European standards. But in comparison to the Indian sub-continent, the journey can appear quite small as it only covers as much distance as in a Chennai-Kochi or a Chennai-Hyderabad drive. After a 3-day vacation at Ingolstadt and Munich, February’s last weekend was a trip planned to Germany’s capital city Berlin. (To read about my first vacation trip to Munich and Ingolstadt, follow the link http://thelanguedge.com/2017/02/21/my-first-vacatio…en-to-ingolstadt/) Since direct trains from Stuttgart to Berlin were expensive for a student budget and anything cheaper required changing trains more than once, FlixBus was chosen for the trip (FlixBus is a private Omnibus services and among the cheapest options, especially preferred by students). Economical one-way tickets cost 20 €/person Exploring Berlin by foot or bike The beauty of Berlin is in the fact that so much history lies buried at the heart...
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My First Trip – From Esslingen to Ingolstadt

My First Trip – From Esslingen to Ingolstadt

by Chandra Sekar Venkataramani Comment Closed
Having travelled 7500+ kms from Tamil Nadu to Germany, I believe it would be unfair and unwise to confine myself within the walls of a room and continue a run-of-the-mill routine of watching movies & series and reading gossips & conspiracy theories. Which is why I made it a point to explore Germany (in tiny bits), starting 2017. Planning the trip While spontaneous trips to explore a city or visit a friend can sound quite thrilling, for students in a foreign country with limited travel budget, planning in advance can ensure that it’s worth their money. Not to forget, however, are the perils of over-planning and allowing pleasant travel experiences go down the drain. Balancing the level of details is an art in itself and can only be mastered with time and experience. Usually transportation expenses are the major chunk. However, one should also consider the factors of comfort and travel time, before making a balanced decision. Be sure that there is no...
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