Marseille City Guide

MARSEILLE CITY GUIDE   A place of contrasts, where grit and beauty can be found just around every corner. If you're looking for the typical Côte d'Azur Instagram snap, maybe you should look somewhere else. But if you want a city with an edge, a multicultural population and surrounded by nature, then Marseille is your destination. In our latest guide, we explore ... Read More

Porto City Guide

PORTO CITY GUIDE Porto has recently become a popular destination for those wanting to slow down and discover a city where traditional Portuguese culture meets innovation and the latest trends, but in a much more relaxed and laid-back atmosphere than in other larger European cities. Explore the cobbled streets of the Ribeira neighbourhood, watch the sunset over the Douro river ... Read More

Leipzig City Guide

LEIPZIG CITY GUIDE Known for its rich musical heritage (Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy are inextricably linked to the city), Leipzig has also become popular over the past few years for its vibrant creative scene. Although the media has recently called it 'the new Berlin', this East German city is actually quite different from the country's capital. Art ... Read More

Marriott Edinburgh Festival 2015 – Revel Like a Local

Last month we were approached by Marriott International and asked to recommend some of our favourite places in Edinburgh to visit during the Festival. We love the cultural and entertainment offer that visitors can enjoy during the Festival month, but sometimes it can get too hectic and we recommend exploring the city’s streets to find some of Edinburgh’s cafés, restaurants and … Read More

Helsinki City Guide

HELSINKI CITY GUIDE Often described as the place where East meets West, Helsinki is a city of architectural contrasts, warm people and vibrant culture. Built on a peninsula surrounded by small beautiful islands, Helsinki's compact size allows visitors to explore its streets on foot. Go for a walk around the Design District, discover the work of designer and architect Alvar ... Read More