The New Klezmers of Krakow

The Jewish district of Kazimierz in Krakow has long been the home of the city’s traditional klezmer scene. Duncan Rhodes meets the Polish musicians who are breathing new life into old wedding songs. In my mind I am a fresh-faced … Continue reading

The Juice: Barcelona

Modernista masterpieces, medieval streets and Mediterranean sands. Duncan Rhodes reveals the colourful character of the Catalan capital. If Barcelona were a woman she would be a ravishing but rebellious Miss World misfit, one who regularly neglects her beauty sleep for … Continue reading

Welcome to Urban Travel Blog

The world is changing quicker than ever before, and so is the way we travel. It only follows therefore that the way we access our travel information is changing rapidly too. Out-of-date guidebooks (that weigh half a tonne), and fusty … Continue reading