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10 things to know before you arrive in Paris

When you're planning a trip to Paris, the City of Light sparkles in your imagination with the dreamy shimmer of a mirage: the soaring Eiffel Tower, the ancient gargoyles of Notre Dame, and latte and delectable croissants in tiny cafes. Paris will steal your heart with its style,…
Kyle Coleman
June 30, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Edinburgh

Photo Credit: "Coastal Edinburgh" by Stuart Caie The ancient capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is a city shaped by its place in dramatic historical events and dominated by its imposing  and Gothic buildings. International visitors fall in love with Edinburgh every year, intrigued by the trove…
Kyle Coleman
June 24, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Rome

Photo Credit: "Rome" by Moyan Brenn. Don't be fooled by the crumbling ruins, Baroque churches and the nagging feeling you've stumbled onto a movie set. Rome may be packed with millennia of history, but this is a vibrant, living city—not a museum. Yes, that's the…
Kyle Coleman
June 24, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Brussels

Brussels is a multicultural, medieval delight. While the de facto capital of the European Union plays host to 14 million business travellers each year, the unique city has plenty to offer vacationers and wonderful places to stay. Hire a bike, jump on a tram or head…
Kyle Coleman
June 23, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Birmingham

Second cities are often a lot more fun than a nation’s capital—they’re less frenetic and more relaxed, less cosmopolitan and more authentic, less touristy and more industrial. Birmingham, or Brum, is all of these. Although London, Liverpool, and Manchester shout loudly, Birmingham is only just…
Kyle Coleman
June 23, 2016

10 things to know before you arrive in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city built on water, traversed by bikes, and loved by many. A visit to this city of canals, will charm you, too.  There is so much to experience with its history, culture, and cosy spaces. Prepare for your trip with these Amsterdam hotels, then you’ll be…
Kyle Coleman
June 23, 2016

24 hours in Milan

Whether you're in city for a meeting, a stopover, or a leisure trip, Milan will surprise you. You'll be amazed by the amount of things to see and do around town, and how diverse the city is. Many know that Milan is Italy's fashion and…
Kyle Coleman
June 3, 2016

24 hours in Lisbon

Lisbon is a city with a warm, glowing light, inhabited by some of the friendliest and most welcoming people in Europe and overflowing with rich history and culture. Its flavorful and varied cuisine will leave you wanting more, and its cosmopolitan, vibrant lifestyle contrasting with deep traditions and historic neighborhoods…
Kyle Coleman
June 1, 2016

Where to find the best soups in Istanbul

Turks have always loved their corbasi soups. The élite janissary soldiers of the Ottoman empire even had “soup sergeants” who presided over giant cauldrons in regimental soup kitchens. The modern-day soup kitchens of Istanbul are a lot more casual. At simple corbasi joints, chefs combine…
Kyle Coleman
May 16, 2016

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