Transportation Envy

Suffering from PTE (Public Transportation Envy) in Berlin

If you have been following us long you know that the first year we were in Belgrade it was all public transportation all the time.  Lets just say the PT system here leaves something to be desired.  Although we are seeing improvements, its got a long way to go.  Visiting Western Europe always gives me public transportation envy (PTE) and Berlin was no exception.  Unfortunately there is no cure for this terrible condition.  All the stops are clearly marked. There are signs telling you how long till then next whatever arrives.   The train, subway, bus etc. tells you the next stop.  All the vehicles have maps plastered all over them.  For about $8 you can ride any mode, anywhere, all day.  I was able to see a ton of Berlin all because I could get anywhere.  The best thing was, it was so simple I did not even have to know German!  The big trains from city to city were amazing and that is the way to travel.    Here are some pics.

Platform for the regional train out of Berlin

Berlin Station, one of the largest in Europe

I know my train will be there in 2 minutes!

Look at that super clean tram