Berlin is one of my favourite cities ever since went as a wide-eyed 18 year old doing the classic gap year Interrailing trip. During my first visit, I stayed with an artist I barely knew in an apartment full of creepy sculptures and had a wild time.

I’ve now been to the Berlin 10 times. It ticks all my city break boxes: art and culture, easily walkable, delicious food and drink, street markets and fun nights out – and no, I’m not talking about Berghain (the hedonistic club with an exclusive entry policy), even in my 20s, that was a bit much for me. But I’ve made friends in a “pay…