Ice cubes clink into glasses. Bicycle bells clang. Nothing could sound better today on the sun-dappled banks of the Prinsengracht. Beginning at Brouwersgracht, just west of Centraal Station and arching around the Canal Ring between Prinsengracht and Lijnbaansgraacht and up to Leidesgracht, The Jordaan’s narrow canal-side streets are filled with…
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Behind the Scenes at Camp Nou
Like Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia or La Boqueria Market, The Camp Nou Experience is regarded as one of Barcelona’s ‘must-see’ attractions. It may not offer the same thrill as watching Messi, Xavi or Puyol (and his hair) playing live, but The Experience gives FC Barcelona fans exclusive access to some…
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A Very International Christmas Tree
The Travel Edits Christmas tree is not colour coordinated. It does not showcase a perfect display of tiered bows. Or strategically placed baubles. Or vertically strung lights. It is more interesting than that. The Travel Edits tree is a jumble of bells, cones, cats, gingerbread men, angels and even eggs. There…
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The Photo Edit: Venice
They say Venice has more artistic masterpieces per square metre than any other place in the world. Believe it. Where else could capture hearts and minds as diverse as Marco Polo, Casanova and Coco Chanel? At first sight, it’s impossible not to fall under its spell. This city is utterly and…
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The Italy Edit: In Praise of Street Artists
Sure Northern Italy’s got The Uffizi, La Scala and the Arena di Verona but if you want to see TRUE living, breathing art and theatre, look no further than the artists who perform daily in the sweltering open-air heat of the cities. These creative souls definitely deserve more than a…