A Walk Along the Berlin Wall

Berlin Wall Walk, Berlin, Germany. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

At the end of our street in Prenzlauer Berg lies sprawling Mauerpark or ‘Wall Park’, which the Berlin Wall once ran through and where a buzzy flea market is held every Sunday. We decided to take a more formal walk along the Berlin Wall Several beautiful books in our apartment comparing ‘before’ (the Wall) and … Read more

Alternative Berlin Street Art Tour – A Walking Tour of the Real Berlin

Alternative Berlin Street Art Tour – A Walking Tour of the Real Berlin. Alternative Berlin, Germany. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

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

A Bespoke Tour of Kraków with a Local

A Bespoke Krakow Tour with a local, Poland. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

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

Kraków After Dark – Images from the Old City

Kraków After Dark – Images from the Old City. Krakow, Poland. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

‘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

A Walking Tour of the Old City of Kraków

A Walking Tour of the Old City of Kraków in Winter. Krakow, Poland. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved. Ramble Around Krakow.

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 jem. And it’s a city made for walking. This is one city where you … Read more