In a sprawling city like London, it can pay to have a game plan for a cultural weekend. One strategy is to choose a genre and pack your weekend with London attractions under a certain topic. This way, you can scratch beneath the surface of the London art scene, get your finger on the pulse […]
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Many cities have monikers to be proud of, but Dusseldorf residents are especially proud of their designation: The Longest Bar in the World. After all, in Germany beer is the equivalent of drinking wine in France or tea in Asia. The Longest Bar is actually a designation given to Altstadt, a section of the city’s
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During my first trips to London, days passed quickly in a blur of the Tate Modern, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey. With these essential attractions under my belt, it was time during recent trips to venture beyond the center of London and seek a more neighborhood feel. One sunny day this summer I woke up
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The only way to really explore Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic is to take a deep breath and dig in. There are more than a dozen options of things to see within the castle walls. After all, it is an 1100-year-old landmark so there’s a lot of history inside. Got a day? Pick your favorite
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Dublin is a city known for pubs. When visiting the place where Guinness was born, it is essential to try the black stuff right where it is brewed. But there’s also another side to Dublin nightlife – for visitors that know where to look. Once you’ve made your way through the Guinness Storehouse and maybe
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Budapest, Hungary has often been compared to the likes of Prague and Vienna, but I’ll let you in on a little secret, Budapest shines brighter than both of those. A trip to Hungary means a trip to one of the many thermal hot springs that date back hundreds of years and a chance to take in some pretty
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It’s easy to conjure up images of Dracula during the cool months surrounding Halloween, but did you know it’s easy to get to know Bram Stoker’s Dracula anytime of the year when you visit Romania. With an aura of mystery surrounding the country’s Transylvania region, locals swear the spooky feel of the area is because
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There’s no arguing with a good schnitzel. Done right, it’s crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and oh so satisfying. In a concession to those that prefer to avoid pork or veal, many Austrian restaurants will also serve up a turkey schnitzel. If it’s properly prepared, it shares those same perfect schnitzel qualities
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It is easy to be fascinated by the many historic attractions in the center of Berlin. No trip to the city would be complete with laying eyes on the Brandenburg Gate, climbing to the top of the dome in the Reichstag, enjoying one of the many festivals, or witnessing the incredible Holocaust Memorial. Yet Berlin
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Some travelers scoff at visiting popular attractions, but this attitude often results in missing out on important pieces of history and culture. Take Paris and the well-known Shakespeare and Company bookshop for example. This independent bookstore on Paris’s left bank was originally founded in 1919 by Sylvia Beach, and became a popular gathering space for
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