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How to spend a weekend in Krakow, one of the unknown gems of Central Europe?

Krakow is one of the jewels of Central Europe, with a history dating back to the 10th century. It’s also the best-preserved city in Poland, its old town having escaped the devastation that afflicted the rest of the country in World War II. It’s full of atmosphere, with narrow, cobbled streets radiating from the impressive… Read More »

Europe’s ‘fringe cities’ – beautiful, empty and closer to the airport

Replace Milan with Bergamo in 2024 – Getty Last month cruise giant Royal Caribbean got into trouble by advertising a cruise that would “leave Venice (Ravenna)”; However, even the youngest geography student certainly knows that although the historical city is beautiful, it is also a two and a half hour drive away. From Italy’s floating… Read More »