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Planet Hollywood Times Square Review

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There is no shortage of restaurants to eat at in the Times Square area. There are restaurants with great themeing and restaurants with great food, and rarely restaurants with both. This falls into the great themeing category. This restaurant, part of the larger Planet Hollywood chain, hosts an impressive array of movie props from everything from Gremlins to Forest Gump to Waterworld. Be aware if you choose to eat here, you are paying to see these props and costumes, and it can be a lot of fun to walk around and see them. The restaurant was relatively empty on my visit (which was for lunch on a nonholiday weekday) so I could get a great look at all the movie memorabilia adorning the restaurant. The food is typical American comfort food, and is relatively reasonable in price by the standards of the touristy areas of New York. None of the items on the menu are awful, but they are also nothing to write home about. You are going for the gimmick of a P...

Hofgut Sternen Review

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Hofgut Sternen is a small model village in the middle of the Black Forest. Loc ated in  Breitnau, Germany it is right next to trails through Ravenna Gorge, a popular hiking location in the Black Forest. This location is definitely meant for tourists, but it attempts to provide as authentic of an experience as possible. Nestled in between two historic locations, a church, and historic execution hill, this small village teaches about the history of the Black Forest region and displays some of its more famous products (which are all available for purchase). It has one of the most extensive selections of Cuckoo Clocks I have ever seen and there are clocks to fit a wide range of budgets so you don't have to take out a small loan to afford one, however, there are clocks that are that expensive as well. If you are coming here I would highly recommend climbing up to the historic site of public executions even if you are not interested in the history behind it. The hill...

Meinnger Hotel Berlin Flughafen Review

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T he M einnger Hotel Berlin Flughafen is a cheap airport hotel on the outskirts of Berlin near the  Schönefeld Airport. You certainly can not miss it with its striking colors. This hotel is designed primarily as an airport hotel, but it could also be a budget option for a larger trip to Berlin. It is only about a five-minute walk from a major public transit station that will take you right into the center of Berlin. Here is an overview of the walk between the hotel and the station that will take you into Berlin near many of the famous sights. As you can see it is not too far and only requires crossing one major road and a parking lot. Just be aware you are walking near people's apartments so you will want to be quiet on your walk so you don't disturb anyone. As for the rooms, be aware although this is a hotel there are some hostel-style rooms where you will be in a room with other people you do not know. This is something to be aware of while booking so you do not a...

East Side Gallery Guide Berlin Germany

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The East Side Gallery is one of the most famous spots in Berlin and an essential stop for any trip to the city. A former section of the famous Berlin Wall, this section was not demolished as most of the wall was, instead it was preserved and turned into an art gallery of over 100 murals with varying political connotations. It is a stunning display that turned a site of oppression into a site of freedom and artistic expression in a public space. This is a popular tourist destination and some of the more popular paintings will have crowds in front of them, making it difficult to get a photo of or with them. Also be aware that this is on a public street and outside. That means you should take weather into account when visiting the gallery. It also means you do not need to pay any kind of entrance fee to enjoy all of the artwork. There are some stunning pieces of artwork along this wall, and they are all worth a look. Be sure to work in a visit to the East Side Gallery o...