There’s more to Munich than the MarienPlatz, Englischer Garten and Hofbräuhaus. If you feel like you’ve seen it all, or are just looking for attractions away from the tourist crowds, here are four alternative things to do in Munich that will help you step off the beaten path. 1. Sarcletti Eiscafe This place makes some …
A Short Guide to Amsterdam’s NDSM Wharf
Just a short (and free) ferry ride across the IJ River lies Amsterdam ‘s newest cultural hotspot, NDSM Wharf (or NDSM Wherf). Originally a shipping yard, this world that time forgot wasteland has bloomed into a go-to place for the city’s creative crowd. Its abandoned buildings, taken over by artists and entrepreneurs alike, have been …
5 Unique Alternative Things to Do in Manchester
Following regeneration projects in its neighbourhoods like the Northern Quarter and Chorlton, Manchester has plenty of alternative things to do – now steadily emerged as one of the best places to visit in the UK. We can see why. Vibrant bars, hipster cafes and a thriving creative scene to boot, that embrace rather than forget …
5 Alternative Unusual Things to Do in Budapest
There’s plenty of alternative and unusual things to do in Budapest, as a city that’s full of both character and timeworn beauty. As a first time visitor, Budapest’s main tourist attractions are definitely worth seeing of course. The Parliment Building, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion and Szechenyi Chain Bridge to name a few. But if you’re …
7 Alternative Quirky Things to Do in Edinburgh
As a city full of creativity and history, there are certainly plenty of quirky things to do in Edinburgh. It’s a city I had wanted to go back to for a long time – my only visit being nearly a decade ago, I could barely remember the place and was excited to rediscover it. Luckily …
5 Top Places to Visit in Vietnam
This is a special guest post, from the guys over at Vietnam visa. We’ve teamed up to talk all about our favourite destinations in our own countries. You can find my post on their blog here. Vietnam is an absolutely great destination to discover, having travelled there last year, and Vietnam visa are the leading service provider …
A Guide to the Best Lisbon Street Art
Lisbon has the most fantastic street art. And the best part -it’s everywhere. From the central district of Bairro Alto, to the old narrow lanes of Alfama, you only have to wander through the city’s streets to see amazing work from Portuguese and global street artists everywhere you go. The variety and amount of street …
The Sky Garden: London’s Alt Viewing Platform
Up until a few years ago, chances to see the sprawl of London’s skyline from up high have been pretty thin on the ground. The BT tower, once iconic as a public observation deck, closed its doors back in the 1980’s. And the skyscrapers that have popped up since then have passed the opportunity by, favouring …
4 Best Countryside Walks in Leeds
When living in a city, it can sometimes seem like you have to travel far to get away from the hustle and bustle. But there are plenty of countryside walks in Leeds, that are hidden right here in the city and suburbs. That is if you know where to look. So here are four of …
The Best Street Art in George Town, Penang
Want to know where the best street art in George Town is? Well it’s pretty much everywhere really. Wander the streets of this protected old town and you’ll find a world of painted walls that tell stories of life in the very city they are placed within. The street art in George Town movement began back …