West and East collide
Berlin after 1989 was an amazing experience. Anybody who was there remembers it vividly and will tell tales of the energy and excitement of the two worlds – West and East – colliding like surf at the beach. But that was 20 years ago and much has changed. The sort of rawness, especially of East Berlin, has given way to a first-class city. Business mingles easily with pleasure and electronic music has evolved into countless forms. From amazing shopping to clubs and pubs, Berlin is still the place to be.