on a grey berlin day exotic travel souvenirs, which are reminiscent of warmer holiday times, can be bought at the alternative shopping mile along kastanienallee. niemandsland stocks african musical instruments, peruvian finger puppets, model lorries made from coca cola cans, incense, jewellery, clothes and lots of other bric-a-brac. they have hair clasps made from glue-encased cookies, noodles and pencils, which are produced in a small thai factory. the lovingly assembled niemandsland stock is the result of the backpacking travels of owner sebastian mueckes’ and friends. at the shop, customers can undertake a mini world tour through 27 countries. the alternative travel souvenirs span all continents. it offers funky souvenirs from berlin too. the niemandsland name comes from the no-mans zone between the two former german states, which divided berlin. niemandsland is open from 11.00-19.00, monday to saturday.