Activities
12 Unique Things to do in Aberdeen
Known as the ‘Granite City,’ Aberdeen is a modern port layered with reminders of its lengthy history. Get…
By Lizzie Davey
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Jun 26
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Like a Local – Mala Strana, Prague
Prague’s historic cobbled centre is one of the most charming in Europe, with winding laneways, sweet buildings, and…
By Lizzie Davey
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May 3
Features
Geneva: From Watches to Contemporary Art in the Quartier des Bains
On the surface, Geneva is a pristine city filled with opulent hotels, shiny, expensive watch shops, and overpriced…
By Lizzie Davey
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Aug 15
Features
Like a Local: The Best Hungarian Restaurants in Budapest
Budapest is best known for its baths and beautiful architecture, but its food packs a punch, too. In the…
By Lizzie Davey
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Dec 29
Destinations: London
Like a Local: The Best Shops in Greenwich
When you think about shopping in London, Greenwich might not be your go-to place. But, with its eclectic…
By Lizzie Davey
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Nov 28
Features
Like a Local – Bournemouth
Bournemouth boasts a traditional seaside atmosphere, where fish and chips are the order of the day and a…
By Lizzie Davey
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Nov 9
Features
10 Best Restaurants in Prague’s Old Town
The Old Town of Prague is a cobbled maze filled with history and tradition. Down winding laneways you…
By Lizzie Davey
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Oct 29
Destinations: South East England
Like a Local: Top 10 Art Galleries in Brighton
Brighton is well-known as a creative hub. With two universities and a thriving arts scene, it’s no wonder…
By Lizzie Davey
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Oct 21
Destinations: Edinburgh
Like a Local: The Best Shops in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Edinburgh is inherently a historic city, with cobbled laneways and streets steeped in centuries-old stories. In the Old…
By Lizzie Davey
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Oct 13
Destinations: South East England
Southampton – Like a Local
With its dockyards and cute little town centre, Southampton makes for the perfect place to explore life by…
By Lizzie Davey
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Oct 5
Features
The 9 Best Bars in Reykjavik
Reykjavik might be small for a capital city, but it makes up for it in the eclectic mishmash…
By Lizzie Davey
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Sep 28
Destinations: London
The Best Bars and Pubs in Kensington, London
Kensington is known for its luxurious buildings and its high-end clientele, all of which are on show in…
By Lizzie Davey
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Sep 12
Destinations: Barcelona
Like a Local – Gracia, Barcelona
At one point in time, Gracia was a traditional village on the outskirts of Barcelona. Today, it retains…
By Lizzie Davey
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Aug 23
Destinations: Northern Ireland
In Hot Pursuit of a Legend at Giant’s Causeway
In Northern Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway has been the root of confusion for centuries. Dubbed the eighth wonder…
By Lizzie Davey
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Aug 3
Destinations: Portugal
Like a Local – Alfama, Lisbon
From a distance, Alfama looks like a tumbledown fairy tale town. Up close, it’s a reminder of Lisbon’s…
By Lizzie Davey
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Jun 20
Destinations: South East England
Canterbury: Like a local
Canterbury is a hive of classic vintage charm. Throughout the winding cobbled streets that bask in the shadows…
By Lizzie Davey
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Jun 1
Features
Old Town, Geneva – Like a Local
From the outside, Geneva is covered with a pristine veneer made up of expensive watch shops and flashy…
By Lizzie Davey
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May 3
Features
The Coffee House Culture in Reykjavik
Though it’s minuscule in comparison to other European capitals, Reykjavik still manages to offer a coffee house on…
By Lizzie Davey
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Apr 18
Destinations: Denmark
Christiania: Exploring Copenhagen’s Hippie Commune
Copenhagen’s famous Freetown, Christiania, began as a commune for 70s hippies looking to break free from the rules…
By Lizzie Davey
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Apr 3
Destinations: Germany
Berlin: Walking the Length of the East Side Gallery
Since the wall was knocked down in 1989, Berlin has blossomed into a completely different city. No longer…
By Lizzie Davey
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Mar 25
California
Like a Local: San Diego’s Best Coffee Shops
The warm weather of California’s southernmost big city might not seem well-suited for a cup of hot coffee,…
By Lizzie Davey
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Mar 1
Features
La Latina, Madrid – Like a Local
La Latina might just be the beating heart of Madrid. It’s one of the city’s most authentic neighbourhoods,…
By Lizzie Davey
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Feb 2