Do you enjoy a good amble through an atmospheric neighbourhood? In each destination we’ve visited, we’ve devised a walking tour that gives you a real flavour for the place. Take a look at our strolls below…
At the end of our street in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, lies sprawling Mauerpark or ‘Wall Park’, which the Berlin Wall once ran through. These days a buzzy flea market is held in Mauerpark every Sunday. In keeping with this year’s theme of digging deeper and learning about the local neighbourhoods we’re settling into for two … Read more
Alternative Berlin is an edgy local travel company offering a Real Berlin walking tour that takes participants on a stroll around the city to absorb street art, urban art projects, squat houses, and communes. We tested it out for you and concluded it’s a must-do in Berlin. Here’s why… Alternative Berlin takes travellers on a walk through Berlin’s … Read more
Over the last year, as part of our quest to get beneath the skin of the places we’re staying in, we’ve been exploring the best ways to explore places. We’ve got two main interests when we do this… Firstly, we’re looking for things travellers can do to kick-start their stay in a place, experiences and … Read more
‘Twas the night before Christmas and given that Kraków locals take their Christmas traditions earnestly, we decided that we had to check out Midnight Mass at the churches in the Old City. The churches were bursting at the seams and the singing and the atmosphere were special. Back out on the streets of Kraków, the start … Read more
I love Krakow. It’s one of my favourite European cities. Stunningly beautiful, this walled city is rich in history, with splendid architecture and lovely squares, and a largely pedestrianised centre that’s a delight to stroll. The old city of Kraków is a gem. Krakow is a city made for walking. This is one city where … Read more