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Polaroid of the Week: Savoring an Authentic German Breakfast in Berlin

Polaroid of the Week: Savoring an Authentic German Breakfast in BerlinMy final days in Germany were, as always, wonderfully hectic. From Munich, I visited friends and family in my hometown and Leipzig, unpacked my summer clothes from my Israel trip, and repacked for a cooler destination.

My last stop was Berlin, where I reunited with Rikka before departing Europe (my surprise trip did happen—stay tuned!). After our Oktoberfest adventures, I showed her Berlin's highlights: vibrant street art in Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, my favorite Neukölln neighborhood with a stunning sunset at Tempelhof Airfield, and a mouthwatering dinner at Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap. My go-to veggie kebab costs just €2.80 ($3.57)—the best and cheapest meal in town, though expect a 30-minute wait as word has spread.

Knowing I wouldn't enjoy a traditional German breakfast for months, I made the most of staying just one minute from Morgenland, one of Berlin's top breakfast spots, before heading to the airport. Another brief but memorable visit—see you soon, Berlin!


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