The Best of Cheap Stuff in Berlin [Berlin]

post from Gridskipper on 31 March 2008 05:07:26 PM. © Gridskipper

The weak dollar. It brings scary things to mind, such as economy-class travel, early-bird specials, and (this just sent a shiver down my spine) McDonalds. You imagine yourself window shopping (only), depending on the subway for cultural intake, and gazing wistfully at those lingering in cozy cafes while you drink beer at sidewalk imbiss with the unfortunate Hartz IV recipients (basically the long-time unemployed on welfare). These are the depths to which, we fear, our measly American dollars are going to take us. But Berlin is here to show you that poor can also be sexy! The following lists the city's ultra-schnäppchen (little bargains).