With its distinct Scandinavian vibe, numerous canals and bustling port, Hamburg is a city like no other in Germany. It is a city of many faces with the neon-lit Reeperbahn at night, verdant parks and where elegant historic structures stand juxtaposed with towering steel-and-glass buildings. Due to its flat terrain, it is a fairly walkable city and a Hamburg walking…
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Free Self-Guided Hamburg Walking Tour: Highlights & Overlooked Gems (With Map!)
13+ Best Cafes in Graz – Favorites of a Coffee-Crazed Local
During my student days in Graz, I spent approximately 99.% of my income on coffee. This may sound like a slight exaggeration, but I’m not sure that it is. Although the cafe scene in Graz has certainly changed since those days, many of my favorites are still around. And I had lots of fun exploring the new additions during our…
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Free Self-Guided Edinburgh Walking Tour: Highlights & Overlooked Gems (With Map!)
Perched atop a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags on an inlet from the North Sea (the Firth of Forth), and surrounded by rolling hills, lakes, and forests, Edinburgh is a city with a breathtaking natural setting that is perfect for walking. The Old Town and New Town are replete with elegant streets, cobbled alleys, lovely squares, and narrow…
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7 Reasons to Visit Graz Instead of Vienna (Love Letter by a Local)
There is no denying that Vienna is utterly beautiful, which is probably the reason it landed on your bucket list in the first place. Gorgeous architecture, imperial flair and opulence, as well as world-class museums… Vienna has it all. However, what if I told you that there is a city in Austria which has all that, but without the obnoxious…
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Free Self-Guided Vilnius Walking Tour: Highlights & Overlooked Gems (With Map!)
Vilnius is one of Europe’s most exciting cities boasting an intriguing history, offbeat elegance, new creative spaces, and a unique cultural scene. Its well-preserved medieval Old Town is the largest in Central & Eastern Europe and is a bewitching ensemble of cobblestone alleyways lined with lovely 18th-century townhouses and a clutch of stately churches. A large chunk of sights in…
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