North Loop

Destinations

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  Amsterdam

  One of Europe’s most beautiful and historic cities right up there with Venice and Paris. But add funky and mellow bars, pervasive irreverence, whiffs of pot, sleaze and sex and you have a literally intoxicating mix.

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  Berlin

  Renowned for its diversity and tolerance, its alternative culture and night-owl stamina, the best thing about the German capital is the way it reinvents itself and isn’t shackled by its mind-numbing history.

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  Bruges

  This medieval town is Belgium’s most popular destination and, despite the crowds, it’s not to be missed. Bruges dreamily evokes a world long since gone.

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  Cesky Krumlov

  Crowned by a stunning castle, and centred on an old-town square, Český Krumlov’s Renaissance and baroque buildings enclose the meandering arc of the Vltava River.

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  Dresden

  In life, Dresden was famous throughout Europe as ‘Florence on the Elbe’. In death, Dresden became even more famous. Shortly before the end of WWII, Allied bombers blasted and incinerated much of the historic centre.

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  Munich

  The capital of all things Bavarian. It’s a heady mix of worldclass museums, historic sites, cosmopolitan shopping, exhausting nightlife, trendy restaurants, roaring beer halls, vast parks and, of course, Oktoberfest.

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  Paris

  What can be said about the sexy, sophisticated City of Lights that hasn’t already been said a thousand times before? Quite simply, this is one of the world’s great metropolises, a trend-setter, market-leader and cultural capital for over a thousand years and still going strong.

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  Prague

  Fill your days with Prague’s artistic and architectural heritage, but after dark move your focus to the here and now in the lively restaurants, bars and clubs. Everyday you’ll uncover more reasons to support Prague’s enduring reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting cities.

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  Salzburg

  The tranquil Old Town burrowed in below steep hills looks as much as it did when Mozart lived here 250 years ago. Its cobbled streets are overshadowed by ornate 17th-century buildings.

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  Stuttgart

  Hemmed in by vine-covered hills and full of greenery, Stuttgart is a haven for its residents, who enjoy a high quality of life. It’s not a major stop for budget travellers.

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  Vienna

  Vienna is a city that straddles both the past and present with ease. Here you can spend your days marvelling at one historical building after the next and evenings clubbing to electronic beats. And that’s to mention nothing of the musical history that abounds from this city.

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