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There are so many alternative places to go in Berlin. It’s gritty wonders go far beyond the confines of the average visitors well-trudged path. Forget the museums and the Brandenburg Gate. The city’s rich culture and unique vibe is most alive in the places undisturbed by the tour buses. From eccentric bars to independent art studios …
Although I love living in Leeds, there is a type of old-world charm about its neighbouring city York, that can’t be found in Leeds’ hip culture and industrial heritage. Steeped in rich history, York’s cobbled lanes and medieval buildings are full of independent bars and cafes. But as a city busy with tourists, many are overcrowded and …
Here’s my guide to some of the most unusual and cool things to do in Lisbon – from restaurants and bars to shopping and sightseeing. 1. Ponto Final This lovely little restaurant is tucked away on the other side of the river Tagus – you’ll have to catch a ferry there. Set right on the …
Despite the arrival of the Trinity shopping centre and the even newer Victoria Gate, there are still plenty of independent shops in Leeds that help uphold the fundamental uniqueness and strong character of the city. Here is a round up of 6 of the best ones. 1. Yellow Sunrise Hidden away in the abundance of …
Are you are staying in Prague for a little longer but feel like you’ve explored it all or are just looking for something a little different to do? Then it’s definitely worth heading off the beaten track to discover the city’s alternative artistic scene. If like me you love any kind of visual design, then …
Leeds is certainly a place on the rise. And although the new shopping centres, offices and flats shooting up are doing wonders for the city. It’s the alternative, creative and independent fundamentals of Leeds that makes me proud to call it my home. So, without further adieu, here is my ultimate guide to the top …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …