Heidelberg, Western Europe
Heidelberg: Romantic Ruins & Neckar Student Soul
A Ruin That Is the Main Attraction: The castle was never finished being a castle - it was struck by lightning in 1764 and wrecked by French troops in the 169…
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Bath, Western Europe
Bath: Georgian Crescents, Roman Springs & West Country Soul
Say It Right - Bath's Place Names: Walcot is "WAWL-kut", Widcombe is "WID-kum", Combe Down is "koom down", Bathwick is "BATH-ick" and Twerton is "TWUR-tun". …
Puebla, North America
Puebla: Talavera, Mole & Baroque Soul
Grid Addresses That Make Sense (Eventually): Puebla's centro is a Spanish colonial grid with the Zócalo as the zero point, so addresses read like coordinates…
Basel, Western Europe
Basel: Three Borders, Rhine Swims & Carnival Soul
Three Countries, One Tram Ride: Basel sits where Switzerland, Germany and France meet. Tram 8 runs to Weil am Rhein (Germany) and tram 3 to Saint-Louis (Fran…
Bratislava, Central Europe
Bratislava: Danube Crossroads & Slovak Soul
Three Names, One City: Bratislava was Pressburg to the Austrians and Pozsony to the Hungarians, and older locals still know both. It is one of the only capit…
Luton, Western Europe
Luton: Hat City, Carnival Crowds & Airport Neighbours
The Airport Town Nobody Visits: Millions of people land at 'London Luton' every year and never see Luton - the town is 35 miles from London and locals will g…