Category: Travel

  • Berlin Instants

    Berlin Instants

    We spent last week in Berlin working on a new City Guide. We’ve been in the city a few times and there are so many things to see that it’s hard to make a selection, but we hope our new guide inspires you to travel to Berlin and pay a visit to some of these places. While we finish our guide, here are some images we shared on our Instagram profile during our stay.

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    12534575_1520731108256438_1595583928_nAunt Benny café in Friedrichshain

    12547468_1003722379689045_730444812_nAnton Corbijn exhibition at C/O

    12445974_967820843308726_1486396714_nSalumeria Lamuri restaurant in Kreuzberg

    12558397_1023940290981713_1920024778_nBeata Wilczek and Lukasz Wierzbowski exhibition opening at No Wodka in Prenzlauer Berg

    12545463_1637702726491149_542375922_nSilo Coffee in Friedrichshain

    12519323_896817630431749_1866775619_nWalther König bookstore in Mitte

    12501909_449639735240937_1749170136_nThe Barn café in Mitte

    12479195_1653380974916895_1830950393_nKW Institute for Contemporary Art in Mitte

    916510_1022702081124541_2031538412_nShakespeare & Sons bookstore and café in Friedrichshain

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  • Madrid Instants

    Madrid Instants

    Last week we travelled to Madrid to work on a new City Guide. We loved the city and can’t wait to show you all the places we visited. Until then, here’s a small preview taken from our Instagram profile.

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    The views from the rooftop of El Círculo de Bellas Artes

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    Cacto Cacto, a shop selling only cacti and succulent plants

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    Toma Café, a cool coffee shop in the Malasaña neighbourhood

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    Kyle Hughes-Odgers exhibition at Swinton and Grant gallery

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    Federal Café in the hip neighbourhood of Conde Duque

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    Illustration museum Museo ABC

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    Pinar, a really nice menswear shop in the Barrio de las Letras neighbourhood

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    El Retiro park

  • Where to Stay in Dublin

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    Lots of families, couples, and friends enjoy a weekend break now and again in order to spend some quality time together and get away from the stresses of everyday life. Most choose to stay close to the UK because going further afield can be too much of a hassle for a mere weekend. But where should you go?

    Dublin is proving to be a popular choice because of its beautiful surroundings and wealth of tourist attractions. The city features an array of stunning landscapes. Via visiting Dublin you will get to witness tranquil and unspoilt countryside, which truly gives you the basis to relax and rejuvenate. Moreover, there is a whole host of things to do, such as seeing a music event at the arena, heading to the theatre, and, of course, enjoying a weekend at the races. There are a lot of racecourses close to Dublin, like Punchestown and Leopardstown. They all provide a great place to enjoy a day out, whether you are a big racing fan or not.

    As well as planning what you are going to do in the popular city, you will also need to consider the different hotels in Dublin so that you can find somewhere to stay for your vacation. There are several things that you need to consider in order to ensure that you find the best hotel.

    First and foremost, you need to determine a budget. After all, there is a whole host of hotels in Dublin, and thus they differ in price from place to place. By determining a budget range you can narrow down your search effectively. Nevertheless, it is important to be mindful of going for the cheapest option. If you are going for a weekend break then you want to stay somewhere nice which will enhance your experience. A budget hotel is likely to offer you the bare minimum and you won’t enjoy your experience anywhere as much.

    In addition to this, you also need a hotel that enhances your stay and provides you with the best of what Dublin has to offer. As mentioned, Dublin boasts some fantastic countryside and thus it is worth staying in a hotel which is situated with beautiful views. Some of the best hotels in Dublin take advantage of this with the likes of luxury golf courses.

    A lot of people prefer to go for a cheaper hotel that is in a better location and gives them the ability to keep some money spare so they can make the most of everything Dublin has to offer in terms of entertainment. A budget hotel nearby near 3 Arena would be a good choice. There are always lots of great events going on here. You can expect all of the world’s most famous musicians. 

    You also need to decide what board you want, such as; all inclusive, self catering, half board, bed and breakfast and alike. Most people tend to opt for bed and breakfast or half board. This is because it provides them with a good breakfast when they wake up, yet they still have license to explore and try different cafes and restaurants around Dublin during either lunch or dinner.

    Continuing on the theme of food, make sure that the hotel boasts an impressive restaurant. Some of the most luxurious hotels will boast award winning restaurants, and these really enhance your stay. After all, there is nothing better than indulging in some lavish food whilst enjoying a weekend’s break.

    It is also a good idea to take the time to read reviews that have been left by people that have stayed in the hotels you are considering before. This will give you the chance to see what they have had to say about their experience, including whether they enjoyed their time there and any handy tips or things to be mindful of. Make sure you use independent review platforms so you can be sure the comments are genuine. This is a must.

    All in all, Dublin offers a fantastic place to stay for those seeking a weekend’s vacation. In order to find the best hotels in Dublin you should contemplate budget, board basis, quality of food and surroundings. 

  • Helsinki instants

    Helsinki instants

    We’re back from having an amazing time in Helsinki! Thanks so much Visit Helsinki and Visit Finland for such a great trip. We’ve loved the city and its people and can’t wait to share all the places we visited on a new City Guide. In the meantime, here are some snaps from our time there. You can see many more on our Instagram profile:

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  • Getting ready for Helsinki

    Getting ready for Helsinki

    We’re really excited to announce that in just a couple of weeks we will be travelling to Helsinki to produce a new City Guide in partnership with Visit Helsinki. It will be our first time in Finland and we can’t wait to see what its capital has to offer.

    In anticipation to our trip, we have prepared a list of things we are excited about and look forward to experiencing when we arrive to Helsinki.

    Food

    Food is an essential part of our guides and we can’t wait to try some of Finland’s delicacies. There are so many dishes we want to taste that we’re not sure where to start, but we want to make sure we don’t leave the country without trying Karelian Pies (a traditional pastry made of rye flour and rice), Grillimakkara (sausages made for grilling and served with mustard), Korvapuusti (Cinammon buns) and Leipäjuusto (known in English as Finnish squeaky cheese).

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    Photo by Dan Zelazo via Flickr Creative Commons

    Alvar Aalto’s Architecture

    One of the things we’re most excited about is being able to see the work of Finnish designer and architect Alvar Aalto in person. Aalto’s buildings are spread across the city, including his own house and studio, and we’re looking forward to seeing some of his creations such as the Finlandia Hall, the Academic Bookshop and the Kulttuuritalo.

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    Photo by Ro Rro via Flickr Creative Commons

    The Design District

    Covering 4 different neighbourhoods in the heart of Helsinki, The Design District will definitely be our destination during most of our trip. With a list of almost 200 different shops, galleries and businesses, it will be difficult to see all of them but we’ve already started making our selection of independent designers and cafés to include in our guide!

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    Photo by IK’s World Trip via Flickr Creative Commons

    Kallio

    Kallio is known as Helsinki’s hipster and up-and-coming district. From what we’ve read, this lively area is bursting with designers opening their own stores, artisan cafés (we’re especially interested in Good Life Coffee) and bars where you can enjoy cheaper drinks compared to the rest of the city – sounds like a good plan!

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    Photo by /Kallu via Flickr Creative Commons

    Make sure to check our Instagram profile to follow our trip live in just a couple of weeks!