I visited Helsinki during a bright, if a bit cold, February. It has beautiful architecture and wide open roads so you never feel cramped, plus it’s a capital city so there is a lot to do. I can’t wait to go back, but in the meantime, I wanted to share things to do in Helsinki….
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“I see we’ve hit peak bullshit,” Ben announced when we walked into the 3rd floor of the Guggenheim. We were both very hungover and tired, and neither of us are modern art fans. We’d already wandered through video installations we didn’t understand and heard telephones ringing which really isn’t good for a hangover. This room…
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Passionate people and organisations create wonderful events throughout the year so that there’s something special going on whenever you visit Norwich. On top of that, its cobbled streets and medieval buildings with wonky windows and tiny wooden doors are interrupted by flint churches, round watch towers and thick city walls. It’s quaint and beautiful, but…
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Get Your Guide brings to together over 50,000 experiences that can be booked in towns and cities all over the world. Three friends created the site after they visited a city they didn’t know, and couldn’t find how to enjoy themselves properly without a guide. When they returned home, they wanted to allow other travellers…
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When I look at new countries to visit that are far from home, I want to make sure that I choose a hotel that has everything I want. When I’m closer to home, I feel like it’s less important because I can come back and have a different experience another time. Costa Rica is an…
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Basel’s Old Town is best seen on foot. I know I could say this about a lot of European cities, but for Basel it’s true. This walk will take you through it, but you’ll see plenty of maroon-on-white, wonky buildings drawing you down alleys you’ll want to explore as well. Starting at the Mittlere Brucke,…
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With so much history, great food and beaches to explore, Greece’s largest island has been coveted by conquerors and visitors alike for millennia. Where to stay An hour from the airport city of Heraklion, the Iberostar Creta Marine (iberostar.com, from €100/night) is the all-inclusive hotel. It has a private beach and it’s ideally located to explore Northern Crete. Winding…
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