City Break Articles

Long Weekend In Graz including the Kunsthaus
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How to Spend a Long Weekend in Graz, Austria 

Make the most of Austria’s second city with this long weekend in Graz itinerary covering the highlights, hidden gems and practicalities.
Oslo City Museum
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9 Awesome Things To Do in Oslo

Beautiful fjords, first-class museums, and impressive waterfront architecture are just a few of the top things to do in Oslo.
Mechelen's central statue of Margaret of Austria
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A Guide to Mechelen, Belgium’s Perfect-Sized Burgundian City Break

Mechelen is Belgium's perfect-sized and uncrowded Burgundian city break. Here's a quick guide to plan your weekend visit.
View of the Graz River Mur
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Insider’s Guide to Graz: Things to Do in (and Beyond) the Unesco Old Town

Plan your trip to Austria's second city with this Graz travel guide, covering where to eat, drink, sleep and the best things to do in Graz.
Annecy is one of France's prettiest cities to visit
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10 Fantastic France Weekend City Breaks (That Aren’t Paris)

Done Paris? Make these fantastic city breaks in France, including quirky Nantes and artistic Angers, your next French weekend getaway.
Spend a weekend in Mechelen to learn about its Burgundian history
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Belgium’s Best City Breaks: Six Magical Belgian Cities To Visit

From Burgundian Mechelen to Dinant's delightful river views and beautiful Bruges' canals, these are Belgium's best city breaks.
Eva Berghofer at Coffee Ride
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Where To Meet the Makers Who Make Graz, Graz

Graz might be a city, but it can sometimes feel like a village, at least according to its makers, producers and passionate citizens.
Cycling in Graz
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Coffee, Concerts, Courtship & Community: Meet Graz’s Cyclists Creating “Austria’s Bicycle Capital”

From cycling tour concerts to two-wheel dating and sustainable food deliveries, local cyclists share why Graz is best explored by bike.
Salzburg is one of the best cities to visit in Austria
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Austria’s Best Cities for Cross-Border City Breaks

Upgrade your Austria city break by making it a twin-city, two-country long weekend. These are the best cities in Austria for border-hopping.
Families enjoy the views high above Innsbruck
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Summer Highs in Innsbruck, Where the Alps Are for All

Forget skiing and snow and visit Innsbruck in summer, the best season to explore the Tyrolean city's terraces, trails and tales.
Reflections of Gijón, Spain
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A Guide to Gijón, Spain: Asturias’ Beloved Beach Escape

From golden sands to Roman ruins, the Asturian city of Gijón, Spain, ticks all the boxes for a city-cum-beach-break.
Cremations Varanasi
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Cremations and Celebrations: One Day in Varanasi, India’s Holiest City

Varanasi is a city unlike any other. From the sunrise ceremonies on the Ghats until the incredible celebrations after sunset, this is one of India's most unforgettable destinations
The start of the torchlight procession in Edinburgh
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Is Edinburgh’s Hogmanay the World’s Best New Year’s Eve Party?

Burning flames, torchlight processions and a braw midnight bash — Edinburgh's Hogmanay is arguably one of the world's best three-day New Year's celebrations.
Copenhagen is easily explored on foot, you don't even need a bike
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How To Spend a Weekend in Copenhagen: Itinerary and Things To Do

Plan the perfect weekend in Copenhagen, with this two (or three day) itinerary to Denmark's chic capital city.
Zaragoza's Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
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20 Best Cities to Visit in Spain for Culture, Coast or Cuisine

Beyond Spain's most obvious city breaks, there are plenty more beautiful spots worth visiting. From a city-cum-beach island capital to mountain-backed aged alcázars, these are my picks of the best cities to visit in Spain.
Graz Kunsthaus
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Green, Green, Graz: Austria’s Sustainable Second-City

Enveloped by the farmlands of Styria, the Austrian city of Graz is a sustainable city break which backs up its green credentials.
Innsbruck's Golden Roof dazzles alongside the summer beer serving terraces
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How To Spend a Weekend in Innsbruck, Austria’s Altstadt in the Alps

Discover the best things to do in Innsbruck with this two or three-day itinerary, covering museums, mountains, culture and cuisine.
Amsterdam is renowned as one of Europe's most liberal cities
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8 of Europe’s Most Gay-Friendly Cities & Destinations

From cultured cities to party-packed beaches, these are some of the safest LGBTQ+ destinations and gay-friendly cities in Europe.
Cesky Krumlov is an excellent second stop on your Austrian city break
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Castle and Cute-Town Hopping in South Bohemia, Czechia’s Fairytale Lake District

Explore the fairytale castles and lakes of South Bohemia, Czech Republic, including České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Hluboká and Třeboň.
Ravenna is an incredible day trip from Bologna
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Day trips from Bologna: 16 best things to do in Emilia Romagna

Emilia Romagna is Italy's most mouth-watering region. Medieval villages, out-of-this-world food, supercars and storied cities all await on a day trip from Bologna.
Landing in Lisbon with TAP Portugal
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Visit Portugal With a Free TAP Stopover in Lisbon or Porto + Taste Celebrated Chefs’ Dishes Onboard

Spend a few days in Lisbon or Porto in Portugal using the TAP Stopover programme when flying between Europe, the Americas, and Africa.