City Guides
Ever wanted all the information you need for a rip-roaring romance of a city break in one easily-bookmarkable place…? Just the very best of a destination distilled into a page of purring prose, with sights that are actually worth seeing, hotels with towels worth stealing, restaurants to rave home about, bars ripe with swashbuckling adventure and experiences so great you’ll want to tell someone else’s grandchildren about them. Introducing Urban Travel Blog’s expert city guides…
Freshly-pressed by our expert travel writers from the tree of knowledge, we’ve aptly named them ‘The Juice’… We hope you find them refreshing.
Urban Travel Blog’s City Guides
Below you’ll find the diverse cities we’ve covered so far, filed in alphabetical order, regardless of which country or continent they might dwell in…
Amsterdam City Guide
It’s not all hookers and hashish, as Richard Tulloch explains in this insiders guide to the Dutch capital. World class museums, picturesque canals and parks, and hip undiscovered districts are all revealed.
Baku City Guide
This port city may not always pretty, but it is rarely less than compelling. Azerbaijan’s oil-rich capital is part Soviet rust-heap, part glittering Dubai, and part museum to a medieval Islamlic culture. Stuart Wadsworth is on the ground.
Barcelona City Guide
Duncan Rhodes uncovers a shabby but sexy city with jam-packed beaches, tranquil Gothic courtyards, dusk-til-dawn nightlife and mind-boggling Modernista architecture.
Budapest City Guide
The Pearl of the Danube, Budapest is beautiful and lively in equal measure. From its renowned baths, to its ‘ruin bars’ there’s plenty to do. Stuart Wadsworth is the man in the know.
Cape Town City Guide
Sasha Arms reveals the very best of Cape Town in South Africa with its spectacular scenery, troubled history and kooky treasures.
Chicago City Guide
The Windy City has plenty to offer travellers, from seats in Soldier and Cellular Field, to 1930s skyscrapers, trips by Lake Michigan and the famous Chicago hot dog. Pola Henderson is our guide.
Dublin City Guide
Ex-Dubliner and Qype’s expert on Ireland, Rachelle Thompson, revisits the Fair City and reveals a city of literary and hedonistic pleasures… step this way for a combination of Guinness and genius.
Florence City Guide
For centuries Florence has been one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations, and admirers still flock to Firenze en masse. Thymn Chase points out the must-sees, whilst helping you step off the well-beaten track.
Havana City Guide
Whether you’re investigating the revolutionary spirit, or the much-loved rum spirits, Havana is an intoxicating destination that will set your head spinning. Sasha Arms enjoys the salsa and cigars much more than the Communist customer service.
Krakow City Guide
Polska-phile and self-confessed Krak-addict, Duncan Rhodes, reveals the romance of a city that long ago cast a spell on him… dragons, alchemists and giant cockerels await.
Lodz City Guide
David Lynch loves the former industrial city of Lodz, the Polish Hollywood that spawned directors such as Wajda, Kieslowski and Polanski. Stuart Wilson is your guide.
London City Guide
Guidebook author Marsha Moore shares her secrets on the English capital, from the classic attractions of Kensington and the South Bank to the hip spots and unlikely gems of the rough and ready East End.
Los Angeles City Guide
Superficial? Not so says Vince Robbins as he guides us through his home town with gusto, stopping off at Holly Wood Reservoir, Venice Beach and Downtown LA en route.
Lublin City Guide
Poland’s Eastern gem goes largely undiscovered by travellers, which of course is much of the appeal, says Stuart Wadsworth. Maybe you’ll even be able to get a seat on the Rynek.
Luxembourg City Guide
An oft-forgotten European gem, this super-rich capital is built around the imposing ruins of an improbably-large fortress. Sasha Arms discovers a scenic city with a love of fast cars and bottles of bubbly.
Lviv City Guide
The Lion City’s 21st century roars are still falling on deaf ears… which of course is all the better for those pioneering travellers who do make the journey to Ukraine’s most beguiling city. Stuart Wadsworth tells us how best to spend a weekend in Lviv.
Madrid City Guide
Dusk ’til dawn nightlife, museums chockful of priceless treasures, cafe-littered squares and surely the world’s best city park. Just some of the reasons Emma Weinbren loves Madrid.
New York City Guide
Discover the city behind the film locations with this insider’s guide to The Big Apple by actress Natalie Buster. Jazz, curry and cocktail bars are all on the menu.
Paris City Guide
Who hasn’t dreamed of living in Paris? Rich history, richer cuisine and the perfect stage for both the high – and low – life. Sophie Massie packs enough tips for the perfect long weekend in the City of Light.
Prague City Guide
Toy town architecture, hedonistic nightlife and a constant flow of delicious beer… no wonder Prague has been a mainstay on the tourist circuit ever since the Iron Curtain cracked. Some great festivals and quirky treasures make it easier to avoid the crowds than you think, says Hannah Carr.
Rome City Guide
The Eternal City still resonates with the history of ancient Empires. Susana Cristalli reveals the ruins, along with the tastiest street food, more happening nightclubs and a dash of alternative/contemporary culture.
Singapore City Guide
Long gone are the days when visitors to Singapore were given a compulsory haircut upon arrival but, whilst it’s still too organised for some travel junkies, there’s a polished charm to this economic giant. And great cuisine. Richard Tulloch explores.
Sydney City Guide
Beautiful beaches, the Blue Mountains, and beer served in manageable measures (all hail the Schooner!)… Sydney has it all! Local boy Richard Tulloch takes us on a whirlwind tour full of tips on how to make the most of Australia’s largest city.
Tbilisi City Guide
The Georgian capital may be a little off-colour as it continues to recover from its post-Soviet hangover, but with the picturesque wooden houses of its Old Town, natural spas and fantastic cuisine Stuart Wadsworth finds plenty to commend Tbilisi.
Valencia City Guide
Spain’s third biggest city lies on the Mediterranean coast, thus adding beaches to a long list of charms that include a medieval Old Town and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. Anna Baranek reveals all.
Vilnius City Guide
East European adventurer Thymn Chase discovers that harder to find = harder to leave in the capital of Lithuania. This unspoiled Baltic great is bursting with the energy of urban renewal and a young partying population.
Wroclaw City Guide
Editor and Wroclaw-lover, Duncan Rhodes, runs down the best of what was once Breslau, but is now one of Poland’s most charming cities. It’s all gnomes, waterways and hidden student bars.
Yerevan City Guide
Not most people’s vote for travel destination of the year, the Armenian capital nonetheless rewards those travellers intrepid enough to step this way. Stuart Wadsworth samples the local brandy, climbs the Soviet-era ‘Cascade’, takes a day trip to Lake Sevan and more.
