On our recent trip to the Cinque Terre in Italy, we flew to Pisa and couldn't resist spending the day visiting one of the most famous sights in Italy. Upon arriving in Pisa on a baking weekday morning in August, we were surprised by how quiet the main shopping streets were. We saw a few... Continue Reading →
Saxon Switzerland National Park, or the Sächsische Schweiz as it is known in German, is one of the main tourist hot spots in the country. Each year the unique landscape in eastern Germany attracts multitudes of visitors from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, as well as further afield. We recently took a day trip... Continue Reading →
Berlin is a city like no other. Every street seems to tell a story about this city's turbulent biography, from the progressive twenties to the stage of the Cold War to the open and tolerant world city it is today. We've picked ten of our favourite sights and attractions not to be missed. 10. Charlottenburg Palace... Continue Reading →
The pearl on the Elbe: not without reason has the capital of Saxony earned this nickname. Once devastated by allied air raids during World War Two, the city has been magnificently restored to its former glory and beyond. It is situated in the East of Germany, the former GDR (German Democratic Republic). A city of two... Continue Reading →
Famous for its history, architecture and hot spring, Bath is one of the UK's top tourist hotspots. The Romans settled here in the first century AD, named the city Aquae Sulis, and constructed a large spa complex. Now, the city is characterised by picturesque streets of charming Georgian townhouses and Bath stone walls. Bath is most famous for... Continue Reading →
Think of Franconian cuisine and you think of sausages, meatloaf and Schäufele (pork shoulder). At first glance, it's not a vegetarian's paradise. However, in the last few years I have observed vegetarian and vegan options becoming far more readily available in Nuremberg. In fact, it seems that vegan food is more of a thing than... Continue Reading →
I recently took a short city break to Lisbon. Upon arriving in the Portuguese capital, I was struck by a few things: The city is built on seven hills, resulting in magnificent layers of terracotta-roofed houses. One thing was clear: our stay in Lisbon was going to be a serious calf muscle workout! Some of... Continue Reading →
We recently took a trip to Kraków, Poland's major tourist city. It's easy to see why Kraków has become a weekend getaway hotspot, with its charming architecture and rich cultural heritage - not to mention the extremely affordable prices. The city also appears to have invested considerably in both maintaining and constructing buildings and infrastructure; the... Continue Reading →
Despite being Poland's fourth largest city, Wrocław has largely remained under the radar for most travellers, but this will not be the case for long. With its easygoing atmosphere, charming architecture, original street art, reasonable prices and multitude of quirky independent cafés and shops, this city really is one of Eastern Europe's gems. The first... Continue Reading →
Summer is here and once you've ticked off the major tourist attractions in Nuremberg, you might be looking for something a little different to occupy your time. Here are our top tips for summer in Nuremberg: Cinema under the stars Every year a number of green spaces and courtyards in Nuremberg play host to the... Continue Reading →
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