Europe
London
Try not to laugh out loud as London’s landmarks pop up unannounced. St. Paul’s.
Buckingham. Trafalgar. Race past Big Ben atop a double-decker. To do a short
stay justice, you’ll want to walk quickly and sleep little. Expensive but worth
every penny, London really is the world’s coolest city.
Paris
Paris, day 1. Swallow your pride and take the photo. Y’know, the one where you
conspire with perspective to hold the Eiffel Tower in your hand. Once that’s
done - vite, vite. Paris awaits.
While the Louvre is hardly optional, lesser-known museums, galleries and
historic sites deserve unhurried visits. Notre Dame is always dramatic and the
Seine totally romantic.
Florence & Rome
Italy rewards visitors with great hospitality, endless art, history and vino.
You’ll trip over landmarks with little effort in Florence and Rome: the
Coliseum, the Trevi Fountain and Uffizi galleries, for starters. Yep, Italy’s
pretty much drowning in UNESCO World Heritage Sites - it’s got more than any
other country. Need a break or a beer? Welcome to the land of siesta. Andiamo -
let’s go.
Around Greece
Taste-test your way around this small country, finding new landscapes, different
architecture, and specialty foods on every island. A great ferry system allows
for total choose-your-own-adventure, whether nightlife on Mykonos or fresh
calamari on quieter Naxos.
Over 200 inhabited islands. No matter where, Greek hospitality is legendary.
Stay after-hours at any establishment to find yourself toasting with the owner,
healthy measures of ouzo all round.
Munich
Want beer, wurst and maybe more beer? For life’s basics done right, head to
Germany’s south. Home to Oktoberfest, Munich is a pedestrian and cyclist’s city.
Enjoy centuries-old architecture while seeking out a brauhaus all your own.
Surrounding Bavaria and the nearby Alps make a long list of day-trippable
options - Neuchwanstein, the fairy-tale castle of postcards, is totally worth
the trip.
Barcelona
An ancient port city, Barcelona’s salty in places - but always sweet. It’s
perfect for exploring on foot, while in search of the perfect sangria.
Madrid
In capital Madrid, try the golden museum triangle, where the Museo del Prado and
co. are awash in arty-awesomeness. Goya, Rubens, Caravaggio - the gang’s all
here.
After a lively football match, it’s time for flamenco. Madrid at night is for
dancing and drinking, rarely - if ever - for sleeping.
Amsterdam
Get your culture fix at great museums - Van Gogh and Rijksmusem are musts, the
sex museum eye-opening. Pay heed to historic memory at the Anne Frank House.
It’s just a an hour’s train to Den Haag, home of the International Criminal
Court.
A canal ride makes sense of Amsterdam’s jumbled, often wonky, layout. Sweet
shopping and nightlife round out a great visit.
Also worth mentioning - Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Budapest, Prague & Istanbul
More and more, Eastern Europe’s getting rightful recognition. Experience it your
way before it becomes a mass-market hot-spot.
In Croatia, check out oldy-worldy Dubrovnik and capital city Zagreb, an
addictive mix of now and then. Gorgeous, too, are Budapest and Prague. Istanbul
should make your list as well, for its genuine people, stunning views and
unending supply of Turkish Delight.
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