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Comment on The Boroughs of Berlin by casio

casio — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:32:36 +0000

first, this sounds like what people say about new york (namely gentrification and raised rents). but even after so much complaining, people still say “new york is the greatest city in the world” or that it’s “the center of the world.” i just moved here a few years ago (march 1st, 2005), so i can’t comment on the evolution of the city, but i’m glad crime isn’t what it used to be (i feel plenty safe in west harlem) and the city’s economy seems prosperous (i’ve seen pics of harlem from the 60s to 90s and there’s some bad memories there). i think people generally remember the past as either being something it wasn’t or being better than it really was. but yea, swarms of rich college kids do get annoying…

second, i appreciate the links (and now know WG means shared apt). i was actually hoping to find a single room (studio) or one bedroom (two room) apartment, so i’ll keep my eyes on WG-Gesucht. any other realtors or links would be great, but don’t go out of your way. ;) i’ve been paying $1150* (~920 Euro) a month plus bills (~$110 [~88 Euro] for internet, electricity and gas) for my one bedroom, so i’m sure anything modest i could find in Berlin would still be substantially cheaper.

again, thanks for these blogs. it’s always nice to find up-to-date info and personal opinions.

Comment on The Boroughs of Berlin by Johan

Johan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:09:39 +0000

Great that you did a follow up on this! But I think you could also tip on how to get apartments in the different parts, like rent companies or papers to look for ads in.

Comment on Living in Berlin by CpILL

CpILL — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:13:37 +0000

I’ve just written an follow up article about the different areas in Berlin with some links to room/apartment renting sites. I hope this answers some questions.

Comment on Living in Berlin by casio

casio — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:35:58 +0000

wow, even though written in october of 2006, this blog is still newer than most info found on the first page of google (search: living in berlin). the replies make it even more worthwhile.

i’m trying to do my research before relocating to berlin around january, 2009. i’ll be studying abroad at Humboldt Universitaete. my questions and concerns would also be in regards to living. although i read about how berlin is supposed to be extremely cheap, i consistently find higher price-point apartments (usually pre-furnished, short term leases; studios and 1 bedrooms being 550 Euros and up [although 550-600 is doable]). any good realtors or websites? i’ll be moving from new york city, so i know about expensive apartments (though i hear london is ever more ridiculous). i’d like to live near the school (Mitte; unter den linden near friedrichstrasse), but i’m open to suggestions.

also, and this is very important, i need to live near a good thai restaurant. pad thai seems to be the cliché dish and i’m no exception. i was quite excited when i saw you mention thai food. =)

Comment on Hello my dear friend Alexander ! by CpILL

CpILL — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:26:11 +0000

What are you talking about?!?!

Comment on John Waters Divine Filth by Mark

Mark — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:00:32 +0000

Well, as the writer seems to understand, just because something is offensive to US doesn’t mean it lacks merit. Not my kind of movie, but Waters is obviously getting something off his chest, and doing it in his own way as an artist. So there are movies I like that others may think are worthless, but I hope we all recognize someone’s right to make them. And watch them!

Comment on Hello my dear friend Alexander ! by brontichius

brontichius — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:20:22 +0000

hi “I would like to share and thans Elena Petrova for the e-book because it helped me get away from scammers.”

Comment on Socceroos match against Croatia (2006 World Cup) by CpILL

CpILL — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:35:15 +0000

What “thing”? Lose my imagination and the ability to produce meaningful sentences? Only with alcoholic my quick witted friend.

Comment on iTunes 8 sucks by Jorge

Jorge — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:35:25 +0000

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Comment on Socceroos match against Croatia (2006 World Cup) by Croatian Pride World Wide

Croatian Pride World Wide — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:40:48 +0000

Go fuck your mother BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And why da fuck are Aussies racists??!!!

So shut your mouth as you will probably be doing this thing if someone else said that about Australia!!!