And all can be explored for much less than you'd spend in London or Paris. "What makes Berlin so interesting, so cool, is the alternative scene, the parties, the clubbing, music, outdoor festivals ...

A moody medley of luxy pre-loved Berlin cool and hot-before-they’re-too-hot independent brands. Think square-toe Acne loafers, chunky gold Laura Lombardi chains, and Prada’s cult nylon ...

Berlin is a victim of its own success. The eternal backwater now thinks it’s the navel of the world. If the city’s uncoolness was what once made it cool, its new coolness threatens to make it ...

Berlin is well known for its vibrant underground music scene, but the sheer number of venues can be daunting. So is the fact that the city’s trendiest clubs are a constantly moving target ...

Simply sign up to the Style myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. “It’s really a new kind of shopping experience,” says Emmanuel de Bayser of The Square, the Berlin-based fashion ...

Exploratory, freaky yet practical. Berlin is known to be accommodating and inspiring artists from around the world. You can experience a bit of its diversity in Seoul’s restaurants, cafés and ...