This is my first time writing a blog. I've done a lot of travelling and feel now is a good time to begin sharing my experiences. And what better than to begin than with our long berlin weekend. So enjoy!

Day 1
Our journey began with three of us, my sister Becky, our friend Molly and myself heading to London Gatwick for our flight to berlin at 6:30am. We didn't really have much idea of what we wanted to do specifically once we arrived, we just knew we wanted a party weekend. The flight was pretty easy and I met a girl on the plane who was going for the third time and was raving about a certain underground night club that we should try.
Once we arrive at the flughafen (airport) we took the train to freidrichstraße, which was where our hostel was. We were pretty shattered so we didn't get much sight seeing done, but after we had a nap we went out exploring.

Our first was supposed to be a quiet one. Berlin is supposedly the party capital of the world but when we walked around it didn't quite feel like that. At a glance it seems very quiet and you wonder where all the people are! Also, you really have to search for the bars or clubs. There isn't exactly one strip where there is one next to the other. But after wandering around we walked into a several bars that were dotted around . Eventually we go into one called Rauchen bar down a quiet street opposite St. Hedwig-Krakenhaus. So if you ever go down that way a strongly recommend visiting!
When you go in to this tiny but cosy bar the lights are low and groups are people are sitting on the sofas. I have noticed that German people on nights out don't get loud or rowdy in any way it seems (when they're in German at least) and that point was made pretty clear when you had a group of English sitting right next to a group of Germans. Also it feels strange that everyone can smoke inside still. Everything seems a lot more laid back as you don't get kicked out at 1am like most places in the UK, therefore our quiet night out resulted in getting home at 8am.

Day 2
Second day was more of a hangover day after our 'quiet' night out on the first night. Once I could drag myself out of bed we head out to Hermannplatz as it was recommended and we told we were 'sure to find a good time' there. Again we arrive and start searching for these elusive bars. Walking around there seemed to be more people drinking bottles of beer on the street, and we start to suspect that maybe we should just do the same. Either way we manage to find a rock bar that is crowded with people eventually but just having a quiet night we make it back at about 2am.

Day 3
Luckily because we came home early we managed to get up and go do some real sight seeing. So we set off to Oranienburg. It's only half an hour on the train from the city but you can see the concentration camp Sachsenhausen. It's free to go so certainly worth it, although if you want a guided tour it costs extra. It probably is better to have a tour especially if you don't know so much about the history, though we didn't.
It's pretty interesting and is quite eerie being there. A few of the barrack buildings are still there and used as mini museums that are filled with accounts of people who were there.

After taking the train back to our hostel and having another quick nap, we get ready for our big night out. Though as we were told and also had witnessed there is no need to get dressed up like you would back home to go for a night out. It all adds to the cool, laid back feel when you go out in Berlin I guess. We set off to Frankfurt Tor and visited a few bars. At about 3am we decide to head on the club.
So the club we decided to try was the one we were recommended; Berghain. We had heard that it was difficult to gain entry and it is supposed to be this cool underground club.
Trying to find it is also difficult unless you have someone who can tell you exactly where it is (which luckily we did). We walked through what seemed to just be a residential area. There are no signs pointing towards it and the only clue is when you get near and can hear the thumping beat if the techno music in the distance. Suddenly you see people coming from all different directions and everyone is heading the same way. It's mainly single people or groups of two or three. No large groups head there, or if they do there's apparently no chance of getting in. We reached a muddy construction site and once we go through we find what would appear to be just an abandoned warehouse, although strobe lights are showing through a few of the windows and there is the longest queue to get in.
It has to be said that if you do go expect to queue for a very long time and don't get upset it if afterwards you still don't get like in because the likelihood is that you won't. But from everything I hear it's totally worth it just to try.
We join the end of the queue and most people don't seem to even say anything to each other. Getting closer we notice that the bouncers Are turning people away like nobodies business. There doesn't seem to be any formula as to who they let in and who gets turned away either (maybe there is but it seems impossible to tell) and most of the time the bouncer won't give any kind of emotion away. Therefore you have no way of knowing why you are denied, that reason is known only to him.
After we wait in the freezing cold for two hours we reach the front.the bouncer says something to us in German and, like a couple of lemons, Becky and I just stood there with blank faces. Then we are signaled to move aside just like that.

There is no advertising for this club and no signs anywhere, not event he name on the building, but every weekend the queue is the same. Seems genius really to make it so exclusive, because now all I want to do is get in! So next time I go to Berlin you can be sure I will try again!

Day 4
Our final day in Berlin saw us heading over to Zoologischer Garten. It's oldest zoo in Germany and as far as zoos go it's nice for a chilled day out after a big night of queuing. I couldn't say it's my favourite zoo as the enclosures are quite small and some of the animals seem like they've gone a little crazy. But I guess it's worth a visit.
After that we head to Berlin Wall and check out the East Side gallery. It's interesting to see all different artwork along the wall. You some amazing art pieces with a few added touches here and there: mainly badly drawn phallic pictures and maybe some offensive words. But the whole graffiti art is pretty cool to see.

So Berlin was definitely amazing! But I will have to visit again. There is so much to do and 4 days was quite ambitious in trying to fit everything in. But I feel like it will become a regular spot for long weekends.