Category: City Breaks

Here you can find my favourite city breaks and recommendations. The big cities are where it all happens. They can be the perfect place for that European getaway. My favourite place in any city is Central Park in New York. A wonderful “big” oasis right in the middle of Manhattan.

Cities generally lie in one country, but if you happen to be in Basel you can reach its outskirts and walk across 3 countries within 10 minutes!

Berlin in Germany hosts the world’s largest outdoor art gallery. The 1km long stretch of the original Berlin Wall is known as the East Side Gallery ans is a sight to be seen.

Big cities are generally where you find the world’s most famous hotels. None are more synonymous with opulence and a fine stay than The Savoy Hotel in London. We were lucky to overnight there for my birthday one year. London is a city break to end all city breaks.

Dreiländereck tripoint – walk across 3 countries in 10 mins

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A friend of mine turned 40 recently and for his birthday he wanted to fly into Basel, head to the Black Forest to watch some snowboarding cross, eat some Black Forest Gateau, and then watch FC Freiburg in a Bundesliga game. It made me think “Where can you be in 3 countries?” Could I do…

By Biggsy 25th February 2017 0

Was the ‘Dream Midtown’ NYC a dreamy experience?

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Even though this was my 5th visit to New York City, a stay in town is always a complete pleasure. I realise for many people it is still simply a “dream” to be able to visit. Feeling like I had the whole of NYC to choose from I chose the Dream Midtown Hotel New York…

By Biggsy 16th December 2016 0

On a protest march up to Trump Tower

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Last week I was in New York, had the Saturday free, and it was a lovely sunny day and so I decided to join the ‘Not my President’ march from Union Square up to Trump Tower. What was it like? And how was it different to the UK’s Brexit match in Hyde Park over the…

By Biggsy 21st November 2016 0

Dreiländereck tripoint – walk across 3 countries in 10 mins

Was the ‘Dream Midtown’ NYC a dreamy experience?

On a protest march up to Trump Tower

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