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Polaroid of the Week: Savoring Berlin's Enchanting Summer Days

Polaroid of the Week: Savoring Berlin s Enchanting Summer DaysSpending the past week in Berlin ranks among my best recent decisions. I'd forgotten just how magical the summers are in this vibrant city (New York remains my top choice, with its unbeatable summer charm). Absent from Berlin's warm weather for two years, I immersed myself fully, capitalizing on the outdoor-centric lifestyle of these months. As someone who thrives outdoors, it was pure bliss.

My itinerary included writing at sidewalk cafés, sunset beers at the iconic Klunkerkranich rooftop bar (featured above), observing karaoke in Mauerpark (I skipped singing amid that crowd!), leisurely canal strolls, runs and walks in Tempelhof Field, scouting fresh street art and top coffee spots (Berlin's abundance is a welcome challenge), neighborhood explorations, and guiding a visitor. I also connected with new and old friends, indulging in Berlin's culinary highlights: lavish brunches, decadent cakes, Middle Eastern delights, veggie kebabs, market-fresh fruit, and oven-warm simits.

I always crave more time here, but Tuesday morning brings a train to Amsterdam—the kickoff to my European rail journey (details in my monthly roundup)!


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