Archive for Category: "Off The Brochure"
Off The Brochure Travel Guide: Berlin, Germany
Baby, it’s cold outside in Berlin. But winter visitors warm up by bustling through dozens of Christmas markets in a day and capping it off with a hot and spicy Glühwein. Eight times the size of Paris, Berlin covers a massive area broken up into many boroughs each with its own distinct flair. Offering something [...]
Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Even if you’ve never visited Philadelphia, it’s likely you have heard something about this historic American city, be it the Liberty Bell or those famous cheesesteaks. Yet this city has plenty more to offer, some of it off the typical tourist grid. Philly is easily navigated on foot, and there’s reliable public transportation and ample [...]
Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Toronto, Canada
The silhouette of Toronto’s skyline is among the world’s most recognizable. But the CN Tower and Rogers Centre (née SkyDome), while testaments to architecture, offer little to the traveler, except perhaps easy-to-spot markers to get your bearings. So if you scratch those must-sees off of your must-see list, what’s left? Well, lucky for travelers to [...]
Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Florence, Italy
The statue of David? Already seen it. The Uffizi Gallery? Check. The Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and the Pitti Palace? Done, done and done. If you’re a traveler who loves the “must-sees,” but also wants to get a true sense of a city by discovering its hidden gems, Florence has some real rubies and diamonds. [...]
Off-the-Brochure Travel Guide: Edinburgh, Scotland
If you can no longer ignore the call of the bagpipes, it may be time to check out Edinburgh—Scotland’s capital and second largest city. But how you check it out, when and where, makes the big difference, especially if you can experience this city off the brochure. First, some numbers: As Scotland’s most popular tourist [...]
Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp, Belgium, a small but vibrant port city known for Pieter Paul Rubens, diamonds, and avant-garde fashion, is rich with a prosperous past and a glowing future. A relaxed city built for wandering, Antwerp is surprisingly small and easy to navigate. Every step brings you to a new part of town filled with winding streets, [...]
Off-the-Brochure Travel Guide: Vienna, Austria
Vienna is an exceptionally well-appointed city, set on the banks of the Danube River and surrounded by the natural green beauty of the Vienna woods. The tradition of the Habsburg dynasty is strong here, which has left the city with a tradition of architectural grandeur. Masterpieces line the grand promenades, boasting a broad range of [...]
Off the Brochure: Prague, Czech Republic
Known as the “Pearl of Europe” for its old-world charm and picturesque beauty, Prague has gained much fame and popularity in recent years. The fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989 opened up Prague’s borders to invite new visitors to explore its ancient cobblestone streets. Its streets are punctuated by grand Gothic cathedrals, stunning Baroque [...]
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