BERLIN No wonder, it has everything you would expect from a capital city, only more extreme, crazier and cheaper than any of its rivals. Having lived through 2 dictatorships and periods of wild parties, Berlin is a place like no other. [...]

MUNICH Munich is how many people actually see Germany; Lederhosen, Oktoberfest, 1 Litre Beer, on every kerb a BMW, not forgetting FC Bayern. And yes, Munich is just like that! Many cities would cut off their right arm to have this much personality. [...]