1) Go on a Walking Tour There are many free walking tours all around Berlin that you can take which give a good taster of the city the first day that you're there. Information can be found here and here. 2) Visit Checkpoint Charlie Probably one of the most famous places in Berlin and a chilling reminder of Germany's past, Checkpoint Charlie was...
59 Rue de Rivoli used to be an abandoned building in the heart of Paris until three artists broke in in 1999 and turned it into an artistic hub where artists could "create, live and expose". 18 years later, it's now a (legal) modern art "gallery", housing 30 artist studios as well as an abundance of art everywhere you look. We made our...