Cheap flights to Paris: three airports, the Beauvais trap, and why you take the train, not a taxi tout
On my first landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport, I walked into the arrivals hall carrying a heavy backpack. A polite man…
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The Reality of Ljubljana: The Capital Designed by One Architect
Stand on the Triple Bridge (the Tromostovje) as it fans out across the Ljubljanica, with the long, elegant market colonnades curving away…
Cheap flights to Nice: the airport tram, and why the Riviera runs on trains, not cars
On my first arrival at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, I wanted to head straight to my hotel near the main shopping district.…
The Reality of Bruges: The Medieval City Preserved by Poverty
Stand in the Markt on a sharp, clear morning, looking up at the immense brick Belfry as the bells strike, and the…
Cheap flights to Split: the airport, the ferry gateway to the islands, and getting your timing right
On my first trip to the Dalmatian coast, I booked a cheap flight that landed at Split Airport in the late evening.…
The Reality of Gdańsk: Rebuilt Facades and the Weight of History
Walk down the Długi Targ — the Long Market — on a bright afternoon and the city looks flawless. The tall, narrow,…
The Fortress City of Valletta: Knights, Caravaggio, and Golden Stone
Walk down the steep slope of Republic Street at low sun, the honey-coloured limestone glowing on either side and a line of…
The Layers of Thessaloniki: History, Food, and the Working Port
Stand by the waterfront at dusk, the deep blue of the Thermaic Gulf spreading out and the heavy thud of a cargo…
The Real Lyon: Silk Weavers, Bouchons, and Roman Ruins
Sit at a cramped table inside a working bouchon on a wet Tuesday afternoon, the air heavy with roasting pork and sharp…
The Real Bologna: Ragù, Porticoes, and a Working City
Stand under the deep shade of a portico near the Quadrilatero on a Tuesday morning, and you will see the city at…
The Reality of Budapest: Thermal Baths, Two Cities, and the Ruin Bars
Go to the outdoor pools at the Széchenyi baths early on a cold morning, and the thick, sulphurous steam rising off the…
Cheap flights to Zürich: the airport with a railway under it, and why you shouldn’t rent a car
On my first trip to Switzerland, I did what most Denver travelers do when heading into the mountains: I went straight to…