All of our tours not only feed you the best each city has to offer but also immerse you in the local culture, authentic street life and history.
Navigli Milan: Canals, Aperitivo, Food & Things to Do
Why Navigli Is One of Milan’s Most Vibrant Neighborhoods Have you ever heard of Navigli? This is one of Milan’s most exciting districts, offering a blend of historic charm with a youthful edge that attracts buzzing crowds. Central hubs like Darsena and Naviglio Grande are exciting corners that everyone should...
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Prague's Family-Friendliest Restaurants
We think that Prague, with its playgrounds and puppet theaters, castles and museums, is a pretty great place to take your kids. It also just happens to be a great place for dining out with them, too. This post focuses on dining establishments with a children’s play area (dětský koutek)...
The Wheelchair User’s Guide to Rome
Bumpy cobblestone streets, no shortage of hills (7 to be exact) and crowded attractions may make a visit to the Eternal City daunting for anyone with wheels. But with a little advance planning and a few of our tips, navigating Rome in a wheelchair just got a little bit easier....
Soho London vs. Soho New York: Take Our Quiz!
Soho: it conjures up visions of neon lights, buzzing nightlife, hipster hangouts and the original home to the oldest profession (do we need to spell that one out?). No matter which Soho you’re thinking of right now – London’s most central spot for a night out or New York’s most...
Borrelhapjes: What do you eat with your beer?
There are countless kinds of borrelhapjes (literally translating to “drink snacks”), and that’s because beer goes very well with so many different types of food. From simple salted peanuts and bread with butter, to Dutch cheese with mustard… Every bar in Amsterdam offers a different selection of finger food. But...
10 of Europe's Most Charming Old Towns
Modern day life in Europe is lived amidst architectural gems and historic monuments. Thankfully for visitors, these attractions are often confined to the Old Town districts of Europe’s major cities, making sightseeing easier (as long as you’re comfortable walking across cobblestones). Here are a few of our favorite Old Towns...
The Non-Smoker’s Guide to Amsterdam’s Coffee Shops
It’s the elephant in the room: no matter how cultured, foodie or health-conscious you are, if you tell your friends and family you’re visiting Amsterdam, they’re bound to ask if you plan to smoke weed. And whether you decide to or not, you’re guaranteed to be curious about it. I’ve...
Whether it’s the consonants-to-vowel ratio or the seemingly innocent little accents (which change the entire meaning of words) or the pronunciation of such letters as the “ř” (typically the last to be mastered by Czech and foreign learners alike), the Czech language has a reputation for exceeding the comforts of...
Cockney Rhyming Slang, 1840 – the future
The English language, what a massive thing it is. 67 countries around the world list English as their official first language and it’s spoken commonly in over 180 countries. Despite being down in third on most lists when it comes to the amount of people that speak it (behind Mandarin...