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35 LO N D O N Look back and relive the pop culture of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s with our retro feature
Editor Claire Martin
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Art Director Callum Lewis
The Swedish city is starting a food revolution – and giving Copenhagen a run for its money
Picture Editor Regina Wolek Sub-editor Clive Morris
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Production Karl Martins
We head to Lithuania’s mini state, Užupis, to find out how to create our own republic
Publisher Brano Haar
64 I S TA N B U L Four insiders encourage us to swap the tourist trail for a more intimate exploration of the city
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Group Publishing Director Mark Duke Executive Creative Director Michael Keating Publishing Director Simon Leslie Chief Operating Officer Hugh Godsal Chief Executive Jeffrey O’Rourke
9 THE BUZZ 15 BUDAPEST RUNNING 17 XMAS MARKETS 20 PORTRAITS OF PARIS 22 INNA 24 DUBAI RESTAURANT MAP 26 POLISH FOOD 29 HOT HOTELS 30 WINTER SUN WITH WIZZ TOURS 32 SKI GEAR
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The Purrfect Café The cat is out of the bag: the coolest café in Paris is Le Café des Chats. If you want the company of friendly French felines as you sip your café au lait, head to the Marais district. This café, which attracted queues of more than 300 people on its opening weekend in the summer, is home to 12 rescued cats. All were chosen by owner Margaux Gandelon, for their gentle nature with other cats as well as people. She allows them the run of the café both
day and night (apart from the kitchen, of course) and is adamant that the cats’ happiness and safety is paramount. Customers must follow a few house rules, such as don’t pick up the cats while they are asleep and don’t feed them any food. Gandelon believes that “purr therapy” can help her cat-loving customers relieve conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism, as well as lower blood pressure. lecafedeschats.fr
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How often have you visited an archaeological site only to find it only looks like a bunch of old stones? New generation on-site digital media applications could help. Rome MVR (Mixed Virtual Reality) for iPhone and iPad shows you a view of Rome's top attractions, then, with a screen tap, switches to a view of ancient Romans. At the location itself, the iPhone camera is activated for a 3-D peek into the past. The Colosseum section of the app is free, the Imperial Fora or Roman Forum is €1.79 per item. romemvr.com
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Snow Ponies A game of snow polo in an ultra-stylish Swiss ski resort this winter is a match made in high-society heaven From the moment snow polo arrived in the Swiss resort of St Moritz in 1985, it was an instant hit. Today it’s popular all over the Alps, and starting 14 January the Polo Masters tour comes to three of Europe’s finest ski resorts – Val D’Isère, Megève and Courchevel, all easily accessible from Geneva airport. The
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highest polo tournament in the world, at 2007m, is in Courchevel from 30 January to 2 February. A variant of traditional lawn polo, snow polo is played on a smaller field, which makes for decisive action and incredible speeds. The aim is to score as many goals as possible during two seven-minute chukkas, on horses specially trained to play on snow. You don’t need an expensive mink coat to watch this display of great horsemanship; the spectacle is open to everyone. polo-master.com
January sees the two biggest nights of the Scottish calendar: Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve, if your Gaelic is a little rusty) and Burns Night. The latter, on 25 January, celebrates the birth of the late great poet Rabbie Burns in 1759, whose works include ‘Auld Lang Syne’. Impress your non-Scot friends with these essentials for a Burns Night feast: ● Start with cock-a-leekie (chicken and leek) soup. ● Haggis. Yes, it sounds gross al served in its (sheep’s offal stomach lining), ng), but it’s the centrepiece ece to any Burns Night feast. ● Whisky! Without an ‘e’, becausee it hass to be Scottish. A good malt from a west-coast island (try Islay slay or Jura) should do the trick.
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Silly Christmas Traditions Quiz Do you think you’re on Santa’s naughty list?
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Yikes – there’s a lot worse in store for you than a lump of coal. You’ll have to face up to hooved, horned Krampus, the Christmas demon who’s sole job is to punish naughty children on 5 December. Watch out: he’s also been spotted in Germany, Slovenia and Austria…
Well done you. Whether your name is on the naughty list or not, while everyone else is scrambling about on Christmas Eve for gifts, you can relax with a well-deserved drink. Maybe try warm, spiced red wine (also known as glühwein, vin chaud or gløgg depending on your location).
Don’t worry, just be sure to get the Christmas pickle. What? What do you mean you’ve never heard of it? In Germany, a pickle ornament is the last to be hung the tree, and the first child to find it on Christmas morning gets a special gift. Hmm, maybe just focus on those pressies first.
If you’re a well-behaved unattached lady on the look out for a man, give this festive Czech tradition a go. On 5 December, cut a few branches of a fruit tree and bringing them home. If they flower on Christmas Eve, you’ll be married within the year. Hurrah!
FROM BAR TO BEACH TO BAR... Dubai’s finance district might not be a likely spot for a glamorous beach club, but that’s exactly where Purobeach chose to open their latest lifestyle concept – a cool and cosmopolitan pool deck club. Perched on the sixth floor of the Conrad Dubai hotel, Purobeach’s first beach bar in the Middle East
(it has venues in Palma, Marbella, Vilamoura and the Black Sea) opened in October. Guests can pad across wooden decking to sun loungers, making use of the free Wi-Fi while sipping cocktails and smoothies with legs dangling in the pool. They also serve fantastic food, with pool snacks such as deep sea
calamari and tropical food platters and substantial mains including the Puro burger or Miami bass. Open 11am until 2am, the tempo picks up as the sun sets over the city, with DJ Sasha spinning house tunes during the week, and guest DJs spinning the decks at the weekend. purobeach.com
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Free Wheelin’ Tel Aviv’s Design Museum Holon is playing tribute to the humble bike. Its exhibition, ‘Free Wheel – Cyclepedia, Iconic Bicycle Design’, will look at its development in last 300 years history and how the structure – two wheels, a solid frame, handlebars, saddle, pedals and propulsion system – has barely changed since its inception. There will be 43 iconic and strangelooking bicycles from the private collector of Austria’s Michael Embacher on show, plus 20 bikes that were manufactured in Israel. Until 22 March, dmh.org.il
That’s not a sonic screwdriver! Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith wields a knife in musical thriller American Pyscho It’s not unheard of for musical theatre to accommodate monstrous characters –Sweeney Todd, for instance. Now Patrick Bateman, the New York investment banker with a penchant for Huey Lewis & The News and brutal murder, continues the tradition in American Psycho at the Almedia Theatre in London. Oddly, he's played by Matt Smith, known as the tweedy time-traveller in the long-running BBC Sci-Fi series, Doctor Who. Bret Easton Ellis’s original novel caused much controversy when it was published in 1991, and the film adaptation, starring Christian Bale, caused equal furore nine years later. But Duncan Sheik, the American who wrote the music and lyrics to this crowdfunded show, promises the musical, to be set in the 1980s, won’t be too gory: “Certainly in American Psycho there is a very black comic element and a satirical aspect to it. The evening certainly isn’t doom and gloom and terror.”
Sheik wrote the stage show with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, perhaps best known for Glee and the West End sensation, Book of Mormon. As for Matt Smith, who has his floppy hair cropped for the role, “We had a difficult time casting Patrick Bateman,”says Sheik. “But I think Matt will be engaging and fascinating.” From 3 December – 25 January, almeida.co.uk WO R L D ’ S N O . 1 S TAG E V I L L A I N ?
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...on the other, a chainsawwielding nut job
A PLACE OF LEARNING When Cesis’s town library closed for refurbishment this summer, it left the Latvian town without somewhere to go, grab a book and get into a good story. That’s why architectural students from Riga University designed and put up the Story Tower, a standalone community book exchange made out of recycled goods. Standing at 6m tall and resembling a giant wooden lamp, the tower was made in just three days using a frame of reclaimed timber and 2,250 tiles made of recycled Tetra Pak food packaging to create a waterproof shell. The structure, which contains shelving crammed with books, is designed to be semi-permanent and will stay in the town square until the library reopens in 18 months’ time. tourism.cesis.lv
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Budapest: A Runner’s City
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Eszter Boda, founder of Running Tours Budapest, tell us why she loves lacing up her trainers and pounding the streets “I started to run when I was nine. I’ve never been a top racer, but my trainer used to say that I was persistent and passionate. At university I was too busy having fun, but in the past two years I’ve been running almost every day, pushing myself to do longer distances and hill work. I’ve lived in Budapest for the past six years. I am now in Buda, which I find more comfortable for living and more suitable for running. Budapest is a runner’s city: it offers hills, inner city parks, a beautiful riverside and a unique recreational island named after a Hungarian king’s daughter,
Margaret. All these places welcome runners, but this capital has more than that. Budapest has its own unique charm, and you experience this immediately while running through the city. The city still wears the scars of the past, but is undergoing impressive renovation at the same time. You’re likely to jog past an upscale business office next to a dilapidated old building with machine gun bullet holes in the wall. My friend Agnes and I started Running Tours Budapest in December 2012. As a runner and a traveller, I knew that combining sightseeing with running is fun and saves time, especially if you only have a short time in the place. You just can’t beat the feeling of breaking out of your hotel with your sneakers on, ready to explore and for some real action.
Our running tours are open to all levels and abilities. Not only can your local guide impart insider information about Budapest, but also it’s always good to meet like-minded runners and share experiences of injuries, races and running all over the world. Uncover Budapest’s secrets with Friday’s Shady Budapest Tour – our great way of finding out tales of the Jewish district. And there are plenty of restaurants to refuel afterwards, including my favourite, Romani Platni (romaniplatni.blogspot.hu). Runners after a real challenge must try the Heartbeat Tour! During this 5km hilly workout you’ll sweat your soul out, but your heroic efforts are rewarded with fantastic view at the top of the Gellért Hill.” runningtoursbudapest.com
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Tinsel Towns It’s the most magical time of the year, and you won’t find more festive spirit than at a Christmas market. Here our pick of Europe’s top three for gifts, gingerbread and glühwein 1. DORTMUND MARKET Fly to Dortmund This is billed as one of the most beautiful German Christmas markets in the world, and rightly so. Some 1,700 individual fir trees and 13,000 Christmas lights combine to create Dortmund’s enchanting market, with a colossal tree at the centre of all the festive fun. There’s also a puppet show for the kids. Two million people visit each year – that means a lot of lebkuchen (gingerbread biscuits)! Until 23 December, dortmund.de 2. PLAISIRS D’HIVER Fly to Brussels Voted Europe’s most original Christmas Market, 240 wooden chalets line the streets between Grand Place and Place St Catherine for two kilometres of unadulterated Christmas fun in the Belgian capital. The usual seasonal crafts and the festive foods will be on sale, but to maximise excitement, jump on the 35m toboggan, glide on the 200ft-long skating rink, or even risk some of the market’s famous ‘smoking chocolate’. Until 5 January, plaisirsdhiver.be
3. LISEBERG Fly to Gothenburg Scandinavia’s self-styled ‘Christmas City’ comprises a 90-year-old market and amusement park. Illuminating Gothenburg’s harbour with five million lights, it is Sweden’s biggest and most atmospheric Christmas market. There are 40 different attractions, including an ice rink (pictured), design and craft fair, cabins selling chocolates, cheese and herring (well, this is Sweden) plus Santa’s grotto. Entrance is SEK90 (€10), children under 110cm get in free. Until 29 December, liseberg.com
Dortmund has the world’s largest Christmas tree – it’s 45m tall!
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“It’s simple. You pick a mountain, put a start gate on the top, a finish line at the bottom, and the best run down wins. There’s no clock, but we do have criteria like line choice, technique, air time and style. Each event is pretty intense and the build-up brings a lot of nervousness. But you confront your fears and finish on an amazing natural high.” Drew Tabke (above), World Ski Freeriding No 1. The Freeride World Tour starts in Europe on 17 January in Courmayeur, Italy freerideworldtour.com
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A Portrait of Paris Jean Claude Gautrand’s coffee table book displays the photographer’s favourite shots of Paris. It also now comes in a pocket-sized edition The French capital is one of the most photographed cities in the world, so it’s fitting that one of the earliest ever shots, by Louis Daguerre, is of the Boulevard du Temple in 1838. Such images “inaugarated a love story between photography and the capital, and as a result [Paris] was the first city to acquire a photographic record of its history,” writes Jean Claude Gautrand, photography expert and renowned snapper, in his book, Paris, Portrait of a City. It’s a visual celebration of Paris’s most iconic landmarks, shot by legends such as
Marville, Doisneau, CartierBresson and Gautrand himself (although the pocket-sized edition doesn’t contain all the same photos). Along with the Arc de Triomph, completed in 1836, many landmarks emerged in parallel with photography’s evolution: the Nouveau Louvre, Baron Haussmann’s controversial broad boulevards with Belle Epoque street furniture, the Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur. Spanning more than a 170 years, the images encompass early photographs, taken with a silver plate, of organ grinders and flower stalls, evocative colour prints of wartime-occupied Paris and the trendy, Left Bank world of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin.
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Clockwise from left: Shoes and Eiffel Tower, Frank Horvat, 1974; Montmartre from the roof of the Galeries Lafayette, Jean Claude Gautrand, 1981; The Vert-Galant, Izis Bidermanas, 1948; La Pradvina on Avenue du Bois de Boulogne, JH Lartigue/ Ministère de la CultureFrance/AAJHL, 1911; Bubble Series for Harper’s Bazaar, Melvin Sokolsky, Fahey/Klein Gallery, LA, 1963.
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Paris, Portrait of a City by Jean Claude Gautrand is available in hardcover, 544 pages (£44.99 / €53.50) or flexicover, 192 pages (£6.99 / €8.30). taschen.com
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Romanian pop starlet Inna is one of Europe’s most popular female singers. She tells us about her life in the limelight Inna is extremely good at getting herself noticed. Last year the 27-year-old became the first European female artist to surpass one billion hits on YouTube. Since the title track from her debut album Hot topped the European dance charts in 2009, she’s won two MTV Europe Music Awards and over a dozen MTV Romania Music Awards. “The last five years have meant a lot to me,” she says. “I have achieved things I never even dared to dream.” Currently that dream sees her in Los Angeles, working on her fourth album with Pitbull, the rapper whose Midas touch has boosted the careers of Christina Aguilera and Chris Brown. The star-studded surroundings of LA are a far cry from her hometown of Neptun, a small resort on the Black Sea. This is where Inna, born Elena Alexandra Apostoleanu (Inna is a nickname given to the singer by her grandfather) found her voice.
“Singing definitely runs in my family,” she says. “My mother and grandma were singers and I grew up with music in my house. I can’t see my life in the future without music.” Inna’s popularity is down to more than just her voice. She’s refreshingly approachable for a pop princess, encouraging fans to come up to her when she’s out and about. Fan clubs have sprung up around the world, and the Romanian = branch has launched a Facebook campaign to get her to represent the country at the next Eurovision Song Contest. “My fans did it last year too!” she says. “I have always said it would be an honour to represent Romania, but my schedule doesn’t allow me to give my full energy to the competition.” A large chunk of Inna’s time is devoted to philanthropic causes in Romania, from environmental issues to children’s rights. “I always like to get involved in cases regarding children, they need help and our support to grow up in decent conditions,” she says. “Then I started my own campaign, Bring The Sun
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In My Life, along with releasing one of my singles, ‘Endless’, to support women who are victims of domestic violence and show how they can have a better life.” As for her own future plans, she aims to get into movies (“I like being the voice of cartoon characters,” she says), plus there’s an upcoming Latin American tour. “I am really grateful for everything that has happened in my career,” she says. “But as I have always said, this is just the beginning.” innaofficial.com
Above: Inna, a born performer, is planning her upcoming Latin America tour. Left: she tells us that her “sexy, pretty videos” helped her to reach 1 billion youtube views.
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I N N A’ S TO P H I T S … S O FA R 2008: ‘Hot’ is released. It goes on to reach No 1 in the dance charts in the UK, America and Hungary. 2009: ‘Amazing’ is No 2 in the French singles chart, and tops the charts in Romania and Bulgaria. 2010: ‘Sun Is Up’ from her album I Am The Club Rocker goes to No 1 in Switzerland, d, Turkey and Bulgaria. 2010: ‘Club Rocker’ reaches No 11 in the charts in Slovakia. 2013: ‘More Than Friends’ hits No 1 in Argentina and Poland and reaches No 7 and No 8 in Spain and Belgium respectively.
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Exotic Eats in the Emirates When dining in Dubai you will find that the hardest cuisine to track down, oddly enough, is the local one. With an indigenous population thought to be as little as five per cent of the city’s total, perhaps it’s not surprising that traditional Emirati dishes are sidelined in favour of international cuisine. Bedouin fare may be in short supply, but food from almost every continent is on your doorstep. From Los Angeles to Baku, here are Dubai’s top five international eats.
1. Baku Caspian It’s a sign of just how friendly they are at Baku Caspian that they’ll even send out a car to pick up groups of customers keen to sample their contemporary Azerbaijani fare. Dishes includes bug ulama (slow-cooked lamb) and meat-and-pomegranate-stuffed pancakes. There’s also the chance to have a blast on a shisha pipe. Rumour has it the pipe may be banned in the city, so don’t delay. Jumeirah Beach Road, +971 04 344 3033
2. Lime Tree Café In a bizarre way, the Lime Tree Café is perhaps the closest you’ll get to ‘traditional’ Dubai cuisine. Since foreign investment exploded, this original location on the distinctive, Miami-esque Jumeirah Beach Road, has enjoyed a huge clientele of rich expats. It’s here you’ll find some of the original Jumeirah Janes; idle, affluent housewives, drawn to the airy café for strong coffee, delicious carrot cake and gossip. Jumeirah Beach Road, thelimetreecafe.com
3. Ketchup Dubai has a long-standing love affair with celebrities – prior to the financial crash, famous faces lined up to attach their names to vast projects around the city. Today things are more grounded, which is perhaps why Ashton Kutcher chose to launch Ketchup, a burger restaurant, in the Downtown area. It opened in September, but already has its own eating challenge – try to take down a kilo of burger and fries in eight minutes. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, ketchup.ae
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Dubai is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and this is reflected in its eclectic choice of restaurants. We’ve handpicked the top five places to dine
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4. Vogue Café Print media titles across the world are currently looking to diversify their brands. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Vogue has chosen to do so in considerable style, opening a handful of restaurants in a select few locations around the world. The latest is in the Dubai Mall, the world’s biggest. The name café is a misnomer – this is a restaurant serving posh international cuisine, including lobster spring rolls and wagyu beef burgers. The Dubai Mall, +971 04 501 6810
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5. Options There are hundreds of Indian restaurants around Dubai, little surprise given the thousands of people who traverse the Indian Ocean for work. At the Indian strongholds of Bur Dubai and Deira you get the full variety of cuisine, or simply head to Options, run by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor. Staples such as butter chicken are on the menu, along with more sophisticated dishes. Ground Floor, Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, optionsdubai.com
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Polish Food’s Lighter Side Stereotypical notions of stodgy Polish food are being challenged by London’s Baltic restaurant. Tantalising flavours which owe much to century-old Georgian, Armenian and Kazakhstani ingredients whisper of a forgotten history
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iotr Fortuna, chef at London’s Baltic restaurant, knows a thing or two about Polish cuisine. For one thing, he’s Polish (London has been his home for the past eight years, but he’s originally from Krakow), and for another, he’s crazy about food, especially the rich and diverse flavours that come from his home country. Like many modern Polish restaurants, Baltic challenges the idea that dumplings, cabbage and meat dishes make for stodgy fare. Baltic’s flavoursome, modern Polish cuisine is comfort eating, without becoming too heavy on the stomach. And Piotr tells us the secret lies in how you use the ingredients, the seasonings you choose and the subtle little twists on classic dishes. “Thanks to Poland’s dynamic history, we borrow a lot of ingredients and flavours that aren’t indigenous,” he says. “Taste this bozbash, a lamb stew. You could say it’s more a Georgian, or Armenian, than Polish dish. But before World War II, there were a lot of Georgians and Kazakhstanis in Poland, and we welcomed their influence in many of our dishes. Our twist on the bozbash is the addition of saffron, coriander, cumin and fresh pomegranate.”
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Apple fritters
“WE BORROW A LOT OF FLAVOURS THAT AREN’T FROM POLAND, SUCH AS SAFFRON, CUMIN AND CORIANDER” P iotr Fortuna, chef at BALT IC
On our visit to Baltic, Piotr prepares for us his favourite dishes: a golonka salad, pierogi, the bozbash and apple fritters. The salad of sautéed golonka (slow-cooked, salt-cured pork knuckle), pickled green cabbage and leniwe (similar to gnocchi) melts in the mouth. He follows this with a classic Polish dish, pierogi – dumplings made from unleavened dough and typically stuffed with potato or meat. “Every home in Poland has their own special pierogi recipe,” says Piotr. “We pan-fry ours, which is quite unusual, often they’re steamed or boiled. As you can fill them with anything, you can even have pierogi for dessert, but here I’ve filled them with potato, cheese and spring onion.” And finally, with a flourish, Piotr presents us with a plate of apple fritters. A simple dish but this time unexpectedly light and fluffy. “We use baking powder and yoghurt in the batter to make our fritters exceptionally light. We also use three or four different types of apples, from acidic to sweet, to add depth of flavour.” Paired with cinnamon ice cream, they’re a delicious finale to our modern Polish meal. Baltic, 74 Blackfriars Road, balticrestaurant.co.uk
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THE VIEW
The Hotel Hot List
● Brown TLV, Tel Aviv When you’re planning a holiday to a cool city, you want a hotel as hip as its surroundings – and one that doesn’t break the bank. Brown TLV is such a hotel. Ten minutes from the beach, and just round the corner from bustling thoroughfare Rothschild Boulevard, this boutique urban hotel couldn’t be more at the
heart of the action. Set in a former 1970s bank, Brown TLV has just 30 elegantly decorated rooms, all with hardwood floor, a king-sized bed, 400-thread count linen, a black marble walk-in power shower, 32-inch flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi. But the room is not where it ends. If you’re not out and about exploring the city, you
can choose from relaxing in the library (with Playboy covers lining the walls, plenty of books to choose from and 70s-style brown leather sofas) or visiting the roof terrace, with its bubbling hot tub, bar and views of Tel Aviv’s growing skyline. This is also where you’ll find the hotel’s spa, offering massages, facials and other relaxing treatments.
The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, but Brown TLV has come up with a novel dining solution. For breakfast you can choose one of five nearby cafés (Birnbaum in Nahalat Binyamin was our favourite). Just tell them your room number and then enjoy a traditional Israeli breakfast. Book at wizzair.com
3 OF THE BEST: EXECUTIVE HOTELS ● Kharkiv Palace Hotel, Kharkiv Kharkiv’s first five-star hotel is quite a show-stopper; a centrally located, 11-storey building with 180 rooms (pictured left), stateof-the-art function and conference rooms, two restaurants, a spa and a Sky Lounge bar with panoramas of the city. Book at wizzair.com
● South Place Hotel, London With its fun Terence Conran interiors, the brand-new 80-room South Place Hotel is a luxurious choice for a business break in the heart of the City. There are two restaurants, stylish meeting rooms that accommodate up to 400 people and private dining rooms too. Book at wizzair.com
● Swissotel Krasnye Holmy, Moscow This five-star hotel is in the heart of the Russian capital’s business district. There are 233 spacious rooms, an executive lounge, 18 modern conference rooms and a ballroom on the 29th floor with incredible views. Book at wizzair.com
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Top Four Spots to Escape Winter
DUBAI
TEL AVIV
CYPRUS
MALAGA
● January highs: 23˚C ● Sunshine hours: 8
● January highs: 20˚C ● Sunshine hours: 7
● January highs: 18˚C ● Sunshine hours: 7
● January highs: 18˚C ● Sunshine hours: 8
As summer is so hot in Dubai (a scorching 40˚C plus), savvy travellers prefer to jet off to the UAE in winter months. Instead of hiding away in one of the city’s fabulous air-conditioned malls, you can dine alfresco at Italian-style waterfront restaurant Bussola (bussoladubai.com), jog along Dubai’s Marina, try horse riding at the Emirates Equestrian Centre or kite surfing at the appropriately named Kite Beach.
From architecture to markets, beaches to alfresco cafés, Tel Aviv is the Mediterranean’s new capital of cool. Life here centres around the beach and while December and January might not be prime sunbathing weather, it’s still beautiful and balmy, with blue, cloud-free skies. Head to the beach and try volleyball with the locals, surf some reasonable waves or rollerblade up and down the long beachfront promenade.
The island of Cyprus has a climate the envy of the rest of the Mediterranean. Away from its livelier resorts you’ll find unspoilt natural beauty in its vineyards, woodlands, valleys and mountains. Plan a walking holiday to the Trodoos Mountains, with pine-scented forests, roaring waterfalls and spectacular panoramas of the island. Don’t go too high; the highest peak reaches 2,000m and has snow in the winter.
Absorb some Vitamin D and culture in Spain’s southernmost city: Málaga (pictured). Pablo Picasso was born here and a museum inside the superb 16th-century palacio displays more than 150 of his works of art. An 11th-century Moorish palace is next door, with beautiful mosaics, patios and baths. Ascend to Castillo de Gibralfaro for magnificent views of the city and the golden sands of the Costa del Sol.
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If summer seems like a lifetime ago, and you’re daydreaming about a winter holiday where you laze around in your swimming costume all day, we have the answer. Try one of these four winter-sun breaks courtesy of wizztours.com, our new online travel platform that saves you money by offering flights and hotels at the click of one button
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A BL AST FROM THE PAST Thanks to London’s vibrant vintage legacy, you can relive almost any era in the capital. We look back at four of our favourite decades – the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s – and tell you the retro haunts to visit today. Words by Elizabeth Winding / Photography by Tim E. White
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WHERE TO GO TO EXPERIENCE THE 1950S IN LONDON TODAY IT’S SOMETHING HELL’S Mister Ducktail (pictured right) dispenses switchblade cuts and bad-boy quiffs in a tiny, kitsch-filled salon with its own jukebox just off famous Carnaby Street; his colleague Miss Betty teases ladies’ locks into pin-up and rockabilly styles. Kingly Court, W1F 9PY, itssomethinghells.com
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ost-war London was hungry for change – a spirit captured by the Festival of Britain in 1951. The old railway sidings and warehouses of the South Bank were swept away, making way for the concrete modernism of the Royal Festival Hall. Next to it, the 91m-tall Skylon sculpture pointed skywards like a rocket, seeming to herald the advent of a new, Space-Age era for the city. A showcase for the arts, science and design, the Festival was a ‘tonic to the nation’ – and the lift that Londoners needed after the terrors of the Blitz. Another boost came a year later, when a 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth was made queen: gun salutes fired, crowds camped overnight and flags waved furiously on the Mall. But while national pride was high, new, outside influences were also creeping in. In 1953, the first imported coffee machine hissed into action at The Moka at 29 Frith Street, and Soho’s coffeehouse culture was born. Here, and also at La Roca and 2i’s, kids sipped espressos and flirted with rock ’n’ roll; Cliff Richard and Hank Martin both played at 2i’s, where a young Marc Bolan briefly manned the counter. This was the decade that the teenager was born – and London felt the first stirrings of rebellion. Jiving crossed the Atlantic and whipped the dancefloors of the Lyceum and Hammersmith Palais into a frenzy, while Teddy Boys postured in tight drainpipe trousers and backcombed their Brylcreemed quiffs.
VIVIEN OF HOLLOWAY Head here for beautiful reproductions of wasp-waisted 50s frocks and roseprint circle skirts; the high-waisted vintage-style jeans have a cult following too. 294 Holloway Road, N7 6NJ, vivienofholloway.com ACE CAFE A hangout for rock ’n’ roll-fuelled bikers, the Ace closed in 1969. Triumphantly reopened in 2001, it hosts scooter, bike and vintage car events: leather-clad rockers still queue for mugs of tea, and the jukebox plays The Shadows. Ace Corner, North Circular Road, NW10 7UD, ace-cafe-london.com SHAKE, RATTLE & BOWL Saturdays bring bowling, dancing and vintage threads to the retrostyled All-Star Lanes. It’s soundtracked by Motown, girl groups and Northern soul – played on vinyl, of course. All Star Lanes, Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, WC1B 4DA shakerattleandbowl.com WHAT KATIE DID Beloved by burlesque stars, Katie Thomas’s boutique sells 50s-style underwear. Think seamed stockings, corsets and pointy bullet bras: essential for an authentic sweater-girl look. 26 Portobello Green, 281 Portobello Road, W10 5TZ, whatkatiedid.com
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BAR ITALIA Bar Italia – opened in 1949 – has kept Soho’s coffee bar culture alive. Open almost around the clock, it retains a 50s flavour, with its scuffed Formica, neon sign and antique Gaggia coffee machine. 22 Frith Street, W1D 4RF, baritaliasoho.co.uk
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“London is the most rockin’ town in the world. My customers are a mix of celebs and rockers united by the love of pompadour and grease” - Mister Ducktail, manager of It’s Something Hell’s
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WHERE TO GO TO EXPERIENCE THE 1960S IN LONDON TODAY MENDOZA MENSWEAR The menswear at Mendoza’s (pictured right) has a dapper 60s vibe, from its sharp suits and slim, tapered trousers to its rounded tab-collar shirts, often made from rolls of original 60s fabrics. Accessories, meanwhile, run from proper Chelsea boots to knitted ties and paisley silk cravats. 158 Brick Lane, E6 RU1, mendozamenswear.com
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s Time magazine announced in April 1966, 60s London was swinging – blazing a trail in pop culture and style with a newfound, contagious self-confidence. Times were a-changing with dizzying speed, and so was the city: “Everything new, uninhibited and kinky is blooming” wrote Time’s reporter, in a rapturous 13-page article. In 1963, Please Please Me had reached No 1, unleashing Beatlemania; by 1966, John Lennon would mischievously claim the Fab Four were “bigger than Jesus”. Fans’ ‘mop tops’ evolved into collar-length hair in tribute to their heroes, while girls queued for hairdresser Vidal Sassoon’s ultra-modern geometric crops and ‘bobs’. Dubbed “the Face of 1966” by the Daily Express, London-born teenager Twiggy defined a new kind of beauty: fresh-faced, waifish and eternally wide-eyed (in part thanks to three sets of fake eyelashes). Followers of fashion and shocked out-oftowners came to gawp at Carnaby Street’s boutiques – not least after one shop had the bright idea of putting half-naked ‘living mannequins’ in its window. Bohemians and bands hung out on Denmark Street, with its dive bars and cramped recording studios; The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix were among the acts to lay down tracks on the street nicknamed Tin Pan Alley. In 1968, Camden’s Roundhouse hosted what many said was the gig of the decade: an all-nighter with The Doors, making their first – and last – UK appearance.
CARNABY STREET Pick up a button-down shirt at Mod favourite Ben Sherman, as worn by The Who, or pop into Sherry’s – crammed with 60s memorabilia and menswear, from drainpipe jeans to corduroy caps. Ben Sherman, 50 Carnaby Street, W1F 9QA, bensherman.com; Sherry’s, 24 Ganton Street, W1F 7QY, sherrys.co.uk REGENT SOUNDS This was once the tiny studio where The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and Jimi Hendrix recorded. Now a shop selling Fender & Gretsch guitars, it has a wall of Stones memorabilia and evocative black-and-white snaps. 4 Denmark Street, WC2H 8LP, regentsounds.com THE TROUBADOUR Bohemians, beatniks and folk musicians hung out at this coffeehouse, where Bob Dylan played in 1962. A clutter of and bric-a-brac and jazz records lends a time-warp feel, while gigs and spoken word nights keep the spirit alive. 263-267 Old Brompton Road, SW5 9JA, troubadour.co.uk THE BEEHIVE BAR AT HARI’S The King’s Road of the 60s is no more, but you can still recreate the look: staff at Hari’s Beehive Bar skillfully conjure up glamorous, Bardot-style up-dos. 233 King’s Road, SW5 EJ3, harissalon.com
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TRADER VIC’S Opened in the basement of the Hilton in 1963, Trader Vic’s is a shrine to tiki – a riot of Polynesian-themed kitsch, bamboo and hula girls, best appreciated through a haze of Mai Tais. 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE, tradervicslondon.com
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“We look to the late 60s for inspiration – it was an effortlessly cool era, when gentlemen were able to experiment with their style” – Scott Simpson, sales assistant at Mendoza Menswear
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WHERE TO GO TO EXPERIENCE THE 1970S IN LONDON TODAY THE KING OF LADIES MAN The Breakfast Club’s secret cocktail joint (pictured right) is accessed via a fake launderette. Inside, it has the feel of a low-lit 70s bachelor pad, where moustachioed barmen dispense discotastic drinks. Order up a piña colada and party like it’s 1975. 5-9 Battersea Rise, SW11 1HG, thekingofladiesman.com
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he Beatles had split, Hendrix was dead and the economy was sinking fast: entering the ’70s, it was clear that London’s Summer of Love was over. With coal miners on strike and limited electricity, the Three-Day Week was briefly introduced, while power cuts put the lights out even in Piccadilly Circus. As the economic situation toughened up, so did the city’s cultural scene: this was the decade when punk came snarling on to the streets. A band called the Sex Pistols were its rebellious ringleaders, led by a wild-eyed frontman who went by the name of Johnny Rotten. Formed in London in 1975, the group soon became notorious; gigs often ended in punch-ups, while a sweary tea-time TV appearance scandalised the nation. Fashion was one way to identity London’s tribes, from glam-rock Bowie and Queen fans in sequins and spandex to disco kids in flares and wide-collared shirts. The punk look was more DIY: ripped-up T-shirts, safety pins and often an impressive mohawk. On the King’s Road, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren’s shop SEX epitomised the new spirit of rebellion – their ‘Two Naked Cowboys’ T-shirt design got its wearer arrested. Up in north London, Camden’s music scene had Madness propping up the bar in the Dublin Castle pub, while Blondie and the Ramones played Dingwalls. In the mid-70s, a weekly craft market sprang up next to Camden Lock; planned as a temporary affair, it became the area’s biggest attraction.
HEAVY LOAD CLUB This ‘vintage rock club’ has a weakness for 70s greats such as Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd: the ‘psychedelic light show’ and trippy projections add to the effect. The Phoenix, 37 Cavendish Square, W1G 0PP, theheavyloadclub.com CAMDEN TOWN The odd spike-haired punk can still be spotted hanging around Camden Market, or trying new Doc Martens for size; the British Boot Company was a 70s hangout for the Sex Pistols and Madness. British Boot Company, 5 Kentish Town Road, NW1 8NH, britboot.co.uk FAULTY TOWERS: THE DINING EXPERIENCE Cult BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers returns as an immersive theatrical experience, combining slapstick comedy with 70s-style food and Basil’s explosive customer service. Charing Cross Hotel, The Strand, WC2N 5HX, faultytowers.net DISCO 54 Channelling the spirit of the legendary New York club, this monthly night is a riot: a disco-loving, hotpantswearing crowd descends to dance the night away. Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, 42-44 Pollard Row, E2 6NB, workersplaytime.net
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ST MORITZ The St Moritz opened in 74, when fondue was the height of fashion. Its menu and Swiss chalet-style interiors haven’t changed much since: it’s an unexpected slice of Alpine kitsch, incongruously stranded in Soho. 161 Wardour Street, W1F 8WJ, stmoritz-restaurant.co.uk
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1970s “The economy was hard in the 70s, that’s why people partied like the night was their last. To get the vibe we play Ottawan’s ‘D.I.S.C.O.’” – Chris Bennett-Grant, bartender at The King of Ladies Man
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WHERE TO GO TO EXPERIENCE THE 1980S IN LONDON TODAY MAGGIE'S From the Babycham flowing behind the bar to the giant Rubik’s cube tables, this Fulham nightclub (pictured right) is full of 80s flashbacks. It’s named, of course, after the late Margaret Thatcher, whose speeches play on a loop in the loos. 329 Fulham Road, SW10 9QL, maggies-club.com
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ith Margaret Thatcher installed at Number 10, a new spirit was in the air: in 1980s London, money talked – and began to reshape the capital. The ‘Big Bang’ reforms of October 1986 transformed the banking sector: the computer age arrived and London joined the international players. Money flowed in like water, and Champagne corks popped in City bars. Brick-sized mobile phones and Filofaxes became the new status symbols, while the ‘Yuppie’ – short for ‘Young, Urban Professional’ – entered the Oxford English Dictionary. As the City grew, it looked to the east, erecting shiny new office blocks in London’s derelict former docks. But not everyone got up early and went to a desk in the City. For others, 80s London revolved around its fashion scene and underground club culture, documented by style magazines like i-D and The Face. For the early part of the decade, at least, the New Romantics reigned; undeterred by their eyeliner and frilly shirts, girls swooned over the Spandau Ballet. Boy George held court at London’s coolest club, Blitz, and dressing up was crucial: at Taboo, the doorman held a mirror up to clubbers and asked, “Would you let yourself in?” London’s fashion scene changed with lightening speed, from leotards and leg-warmers to Vivienne Westwood’s Pirate Collection, or Katharine Hamnett’s slogan T-shirts; Hamnett famously wore one when she met Margaret Thatcher, much to the Iron Lady’s disapproval.
LONDON FASHION: CLUB TO CATWALK EXHIBITION Some 85 extraordinary outfits tell the story of the era’s biggest clubs, characters and designers, with pieces by Vivienne Westwood, Katherine Hamnett and John Galliano. Until 16 February, V&A, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL, vam.ac.uk KOKO In the 80s this was the Camden Palace – and the centre of the New Romantic scene. Blitz’s club nights drew an outrageous crowd, and Madonna made her UK debut here. Reborn as Koko, it still hosts gigs and club nights. 1A Camden High Street, NW1 7JE, koko.uk.com ROKIT This Covent Garden vintage emporium covers all eras, but is particularly strong on the 80s: a ruffle-fronted New Romantic jumpsuit, perhaps, or stonewashed, cropped denim jacket. 42 Shelton Street, WC2H 9HZ, rokit.co.uk ROLLER DISCO Ra-ra skirts and neon leg warmers are de rigeur at this retro rollerskating disco. But take care! A hotpant-clad Kate Middleton famously took a fall when attending a charity bash here. The Renaissance Rooms, off Miles Street, SW8 1RZ, rollerdisco.com
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MICHAEL JACKSON DANCE If your moonwalk is more of a slow shuffle of shame, try Anthony King’s drop-in dance class. It’s held at Pineapple Dance Studios – the place to buy your leotards in the 80s. Pineapple Dance Studios, 7 Langley Street, WC2H 9JA, pineapple.uk.com
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“My favourite 80s track is the song we launch the dancefloor with each night: Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’. It makes the whole place go wild” – Max Stirling, general manager at Maggie’s
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MALMÖ’S FOOD REVOLUTION Copenhagen may wear Scandinavia’s gastronomic crown, but across the water, Swedish neighbour Malmö is cooking up a storm Words by Steve Vickers / Illustrations by Elin Svensson
sking a local to recommend a nice place for dinner can elicit a strange response when you’re in Malmö. Instead of suggesting some swanky restaurant or hotel, they’ll often reply with the name of another city – Copenhagen. And who can blame them? The Danish capital – twice the size, infinitely more fashionable, and endlessly written about by food critics – is just 30 minutes away by train. And with 13 Michelin-starred restaurants, including Noma, often named best restaurant in the world, there’s no shortage of ‘nice places’ to eat. But while Malmö has no Michelin-starred restaurants, now there’s a reason for its residents to give their own city a chance. “What we’re seeing now is quite a revolution,” says local food expert Hanna Tunberg, over coffee at Café Simpan. It’s a candlelit place in the old workers’ district of Möllevången, full of tattooed students and scribbling artists.
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“Some of the interest in Copenhagen’s food has spilled over into Malmö and in some ways, things are actually moving quicker here,” she says. “We’re leaving the experimental Noma-style food and going deep down into the roots.” Simple, quality-focused food projects have become the new cool in this Swedish city across the water from Copenhagen, with a growing number of restaurants, cafés and takeaways offering affordable organic food. At the grocery shop Ronnebygatans Ekolivs (ekolivs.se), unpaid volunteers help to run things in exchange for discounts on organic vegetables and dairy products sourced from the surrounding area, as well as the chance to sit in on occasional gigs. Even local schools and hospitals are involved; the city council has announced plans to make all of the food it provides organic by 2020. Malmö’s small size and its location in Skåne – the relatively warm county in the far south of Sweden – should make that goal easier to reach.
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Malmö's farmers markets have a reputation for doing things differently, and offer a wide variety of exotic ingredients. They also celebrate simple Swedish food such as crispbread (above) topped with fish, and locally brewed beers (left).
of place that’s giving Malmö a reputation for doing things differently. I order the day’s special at Tapori Tiffins (taporitiffins.se), a South Indian kitchen specialising in vegan, ayurvedic meals. A minute or two later I’m given a steamy-hot bowl of lentil soup with vegetable-stuffed dosas (fermented pancakes) on the side and a creamy coconut chutney to dip them in. It’s light, fresh and, at SEK80 (€9), one of the cheapest lunches in town. Chefs here have started running their own cooking classes so that customers who like the food can start making their own versions at home. Across Malmö, new twists on more traditionally Swedish flavours are also
becoming popular. In the city’s medieval centre, where half-timbered buildings house busy, cinnamon-scented cafés, I meet former Swedish Masterchef contestant Pernilla Elmquist, a upbeat blonde lady. Having always loved food, Pernilla tells me that she thought about opening a restaurant, but feared it would have been too expensive. So she began looking for alternatives. Copenhagen, with its well-established street food culture, gave her a brainwave: why not sell fresh, Nordic food from a trailer on the street? And better still, why not do it in Malmö? “Copenhagen’s so close,” she says. “I go there whenever I need inspiration. But when it comes to food right now, Malmö is
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Yet in many ways, Skåne feels more like a part of Denmark than Sweden; in fact this f lat and fertile area did once belong to Denmark. Then in 1658, the Swedes scored a triumphant victory in the Second Northern War and took it for the crown at the Treaty of Roskilde. Today, instead of the pine forests found across most of Sweden, a drive through the county reveals tall beech trees, even taller wind turbines and freshly ploughed fields brimming with potatoes, pumpkins and root vegetables. But despite the abundance of local food, Malmö’s markets are surprisingly diverse. On Möllevångstorget, the city’s main market square, the smells of freshly picked Thai coriander, stinky English cheese and rich Turkish coffee meld among the market stalls. It’s one of the most ethnically diverse places in all of Sweden, with a food culture to match. To help locals make the most of the ingredients available around the square, Hanna and her colleagues at Mat Karavan (matkaravan.nu) run guided food tours. “It wasn’t meant to be, but it’s become a kind of reverse integration project,” she says. Swedes and foreign visitors taking the tours get the chance to try exotic products such as sausages from the Balkans and herbs from Southeast Asia, and then learn how to use them as part of a healthy diet. A short walk away from Café Simpan and the square, hidden inside a neglected-looking 1960s shopping centre, I discover Mitt Mat (which translates as ‘My Food’) – a new food court. With cheap, flavour-packed food from Latin America, India, Italy and Indochina, much of it organic, it’s the kind
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“When it comes to food right now, Malmö is exploding. It’s had a lot of immigration, there are people from all over the world, and that makes it really interesting” exploding. It’s had a lot of immigration and there are people here from all over the world – and that makes it really interesting for food.” Pernilla’s trailer, Nordic Street Food, sets up on a private plot of land at Smedjegatan 20. There she turns out healthy takeaway food, including flatbreads from central Sweden packed with slow-cooked beef, celeriac cream and – in the winter – apple chutney. “It’s Swedish food, the kind we might cook at home,” she says. “But it’s like it has put on a new suit.” Having a place from where to sell her food makes Pernilla one of the lucky ones. Street food has never really been a part of Swedish culture and the city authorities – keen to avoid losing valuable parking spaces – have yet to grant permits for vendors who want to operate permanently on public land. “We want to open a place that serves simple food done well, with lots of flavour and character,” says young chef Mathieu Williams, whom I later meet across town. He and his wife Hanna, who have a trailer called This Must Be The Place, on Östra Varvsagaton, are among those holding out for a permit. Throughout December, when a Christmas market takes place on Stortorget, Mathieu – who currently works in the kitchen at the city’s best-known restaurant, Bastard, on Mäster Johansgatan – will have permission to sell food from the trailer. It’s a temporary gig, and there’s no guarantee that it will convince the authorities to let the street food trend catch on. But this is a city with an open mind, and Mathieu believes it’s what the locals want. “People in Malmö are quite receptive to things that are different,” he says. So who knows? Maybe some day rather than recommending the next city, the locals will be suggesting places closer to home.
PERNILLA’S HEAVENLY PICKLED HERRING
Ingredients: ● 5 matjesillfiléer (cooked herring) ● 10 small delicate beets ● 10 new potatoes ● 50g hazelnuts ● 2 red onions ● 100g butter ● A handful of chives and dill, finely chopped ● 360ml sour cream, piped ● Fusion: 120ml cup vinegar, 64g sugar, 180ml water
Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 170˚C. Wrap the beetroot in foil and bake for two hours. Remove then cut into small pieces. 2. Boil the potatoes in salted water. Let them cool, then cut into small pieces. 3. Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan then coarsely chop. 4. Make the fusion, cook onions in it until shiny and soft with a little bite. 5. Brown the butter. 6. Cut herring into small pieces. 7. Line the bottom of deep plate with potatoes. Add herring and beetroot, then butter, piped cream; sprinkle with onion, nuts and herbs.
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If you haven’t qualified for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, don’t fret. Try bobsleigh, slopestyle, curling and more at one of these winter resorts. Words by Ed Andrews
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BEST FOR DOWNHILL: GUDAURI Fly to Kutaisi The ski discipline of downhill has one simple rule: go as a fast as you possibly can – or should that be as fast as you dare? A great place to try this is the newly developed resort of Gudauri in the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range of Georgia. The south-facing slopes on Mount Sadzele offer over 50km of long blue, red and black runs, with only a few corners, allowing you to get up to some serious speeds. What’s more, with piste elevations reaching over 3,000m (also accessible through heli-skiing) the resort is decidedly snow-sure from December to April. It also comes with a bargain price tag of just GEL160 (approx €70) for a six-day lift pass. gudauri.info
Ski jumping has been part of the Winter Olympics since the first games in Chamonix, France, in 1924. Competitors take off from a 100m-long jump and soar up to 150m into the sky on giant skis, offering one of the closest experiences to flying that can be had. It may take years of specialist training to attempt those kind of heights, so how can an amateur experience it for just NOK60 (€7.50)? It’s all thanks to the ski simulator ride at Holmenkollen, overlooking the city of Oslo, which recreates the sights, sounds and sensations of the jump. And for a more visceral buzz, the newly opened zipline (open only at weekends) takes you on a thrilling ride right over the jump itself for NOK590 (€74). holmenkollen.com
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BEST FOR SKI JUMPING: HOLMENKOLLEN Fly to: Oslo Sandefjord Torp
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“If you fancy trying out this sport of extreme showing off, head to Jasná”
BEST FOR SLOPESTYLE: JASNA Fly to Košice Slopestylers head down an obstacle course on snowboard or skis, performing tricks on kickers and rails ( jumps and long ridges). Points are awarded for both style and technicality. If you fancy this kind of extreme showing off, head to Jasná. This pretty Slovakian resort has recently spruced up its tree-lined snowpark, employing a full-time team of shapers to keep it in prime condition. It has a speedy drag lift and gondola – there’s even an airbag jump with a very soft landing on which to practise aerial tricks. Best of all, it’s a mere €130 for a six-day lift pass. Propaganda Snowboards (propagandasnowboards.com) offers three-hour freestyle lessons for just €25. If you prefer to sit it out, there’s the 360-degree Rotunda restaurant. jasna.sk
BEST FOR BIATHLON: BANSKO Fly to Sofi a Originally a military exercise for Norwegian soldiers, the biathlon combines cross-country skiing with shooting and is a test of stamina, skill and precision. Competitors race cross country on skis, pulling up at rifle ranges to fire at targets. Impressive accuracy on the shooting range wins extra time. To give it a try, visit the Bansko Biathlon Centre (biathlon-bansko. com) in Bulgaria’s Pirin Mountains. The centre has a purpose-built stadium and shooting range at 1,600m, with three cross-country courses up to 10km long. If you’re none to steady with that aim, the resort is also known for slalom and super combined (that’s slalom and downhill run).
BEST FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: G: VAL GARDENA Fly to Venice Treviso Combine the smooth slide of snow with the endurance of long-distance running and you’ve got a serious calorie burner: cross-country skiing. Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites is ideal for flatland skiers, with plenty of trails, all against the beautiful backdrop of the mountains’ distinct, razor-like peaks. The Dolomiti NordicSki pass gives skiers access to over 1,000km of groomed trails for all abilities – and all for just €5 a day. Beginners can get private lessons from the SkiSchool Selva (scuolasciselva.com) from €40 an hour, while experts can do the ultimate test of the 15km, high-altitude Jochloipe trail in the Alpe di Suisi area. val-gardena.com
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BEST FOR BOBSLEIGH & LUGE: LA PLAGNE Fly to Grenoble Bobsleigh and luge are not for the fainthearted, as they involve hurtling down an icy chute at top speeds in search of the ultimate adrenaline rush. The French resort of La Plagne caters for those seeking mere short bursts of exhilaration, as well as those after more face-stretching speeds. You can tackle the 1.5km course one of three ways: a group of four can try the relatively sedate 80km/h four-person Bob Raft; go it alone on the Speed Luge for a white-knuckle 90km/h ride; or go all out Bob Racing with your own pilot taking you and two friends up to 120km/h. Prices start from €41 per person, but booking ahead is advised. la-plagne.com
BEST FOR CURLING: ANDORRA Fly to Barcelona Curling is an icy version of bowls, in which players slide heavy, polished stones, each weighing 20kg, across a sheet of ice onto a target. A test of both brain and brawn, the team sport has been dubbed ‘chess on ice’. If you want to give it a go, head to the Palau De Gel (palaudegel.ad) in the resort of Canillo, Andorra, where curling nights are held at the Olympic ice rink three times a week. An hour match followed by dinner is €36 per person, or if you don’t fancy dinner, just €25. Matches take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Other activities include evening ice skating, when the lights and music make for a fine atmosphere on the rink, ice laser combat and the ice garden for children aged 5 to 11. grandvalira.com
A test of brain and brawn, curling has been dubbed ‘chess on ice’
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Maybe later I’ll tell you the secret on which Maybe we’ve we ve built our republic,” says Saulius Pilinkus, with a grin, as we walk over a small iron bridge. We are now crossing the border into Užupis, a tiny independent state in Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city. I smile back. I want Saulius on my side. Firstly, he’s an ex-Soviet army soldier, Lithuania’s former chief of security, a founder of Užupis and, so he informs me, head of the small state’s secret service. And secondly, I’m here on my own covert mission – a fact-finding operation to discover how this neighbourhood became an independent state, so I can create my own breakaway nation. Just think – I could set taxes, form my own footie team, create my own currency and write a tuneful national anthem. If I hurry we could even qualify for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Read on, learn, and you too might be able to create your own republic.
Saulius, head of the secret service, takes would-be President Martin on a tour of Uzˇupis
RULE #1 There has to be a good reason Užupis because we wanted to “We created U miracles,” Saulius tells me, as we believe in mira walk through rough tthe republic of 7,000 residents. Although Užupis declared independence in gh Užup 1997, itss story began when Lithuania was under Commu Communist rule. Life was hard, food was in short supply, money was scarce, fo artistic freedom was illegal and people outwardly – subscribe to had to – at least outw the Soviet way of thinking. But in the early 1990s, as the Soviet empire crumbled, Lithuania (the first country to break free, in 1991) started to reclaim its history, heritage and culture. “During the Soviet times, everything was grey,” says Saulius. “And then, after Communism fell, the colour came back. We started to realise we could be whatever we wanted to be, and do whatever we wanted to do.”
RULE #2 You need an inspiring figurehead Saulius takes me to meet Romas Lileikis. A poet, musician and film director, Romas is the president of Užupis Republic. “Užupis is like a film,” says Saulius. “Romas is the director and we are all the actors.” The great grandson of a great Lithuanian artist, there are songs about Romas’s forefathers. “And now there are songs about him,” Saulius smiles. “He is a great leader of our time. He was the first to say maybe we can do things a different way. He wasn’t ‘officially’ elected, but everyone knew he was the one leading the movement, and we all wanted him to become our president.”
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Don’t mess with this guy: Saulius Pilinkus
Students and artists created this breakaway state, and art is everywhere in Uzˇupis
Choose your location carefully As I stroll through Užupis with its president and head of secret service, I try to come up with a good name for my nation. The Claire Republic? That would be a better name for a nightclub. The State of Claire? Hmm, sounds like the morning after a crazy night. I enquire about the Užupis name. “It was formed from an idea of being together,” President Romas Lileikis tells me. “It is not an organised community, but it’s the idea that attracts people,” he says. “When you have many people, you have a responsibility to your name.” Užupis translates literally as “other side of the river”. “When we first came here, the main street was called the Street of Death,” says Romas. Not an ideal location for a utopian society, I suggest. “Well, what do you do to overcome death?” Romas asks. “You be creative. Of course, no one can overcome death, but creativity can live on even after we die.” About 20 years ago, students and artists began to move in, attracted by cheap rents and beautiful, dilapidated buildings. It ceased to be a no-go area, and become a place of inspiration and free thought.
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RULE #4 4 You need a constitut constitution We walk too Paupio Stre Street where we find Užupis’s constitution. T The 41 different rules, translated different languages, ated into 19 diffe read a little bit like a se self-help book’s list of affirmations: “Everyone has the right too be unique”, “Everyone h has the right to has the right to understand”, “Everyone ha understand nothing”, hing”, ““A cat is not obliged to love its owner, but must help in ts owne time of need”, and “Everyone has the right to look after a dog until one of them dies”. The constitution was written by President Romas Lileikis. “It is based on paradox,” he tells me. “It is connected and also contradictory but it is against only one thing: the aggression that comes from inside of us.” Right. Užupis also has its own mascot, an angel in the central square (the state is often referred to as the Republic of Angels), its own national anthem, currency and flag (a white hand on a blue circle with a hole in the middle). “The hole in the hand is the meaning of Užupis,” Romas says. “You can live in Užupis, you can love Užupis but you cannot have Užupis. It’s a place to which we all belong but it cannot belong to you.” At this point, I stop making notes. Perhaps I can do without a constitution. After all, the UK, New Zealand and Israel have all managed okay without one.
The constitution of Užupis. Our favourite? “A dog has the right to be a dog”
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Words of wisdom from the Republic of Uzˇupis: “A cat is not obliged to love its owner, but must help in time of need”
The piece of paper in which Vilnius city recognised the independence of Užupis
It has to be official So far, I’m having a lot of fun. But wait, this is a fact-finding mission. And not a lot about Užupis seems to be built on hard facts. I ask Romas if the Lithuanian government recognises his self-declared republic? Surely this uncalled for display of autonomy led to riots, troops on the streets and seizure of all media outlets? “When we asked permission from the municipality for our independence, there was a long silence,” he says. “And then finally they wrote one thing: ‘You are allowed to organise the humouristic event that Užupis Republic declares independence’. Later we had another letter, saying that we were allowed to celebrate the anniversary of the independence of Užupis Republic. That was the moment it became real.” So, each year, on 1 April, Užupis celebrates its birthday. There’s a procession through the neighbourhood to the statue of the angel, beer flows from the pump in the central square and everyone parties. Hold on – April Fools’ is the day Užupis became a republic? “Nobody is afraid of 1 April,” shrugs Romas, “so it seemed like a good day to say something serious.”
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RULE #6 Get high-profile gh-profi endorsement I’m not the only oone who’s been charmed by this Over the years, a number is breakaway state. O of celebrities and dignitaries have visited, dignita including Queen Elizabeth Elizabet II. A few weeks before my trip, Frederick, Frederick crown prince of Denmark, and the Dalai Lama popped in. It L was His Holiness’s second secon time in Užupis – he became in 2002 and there’s ecame an honorary citizen cit even a Tibetan Emb Embassy here. I ask Romas if he can give me the Dalai Lama’s number, but he declines. Hmm. I wonder who I can get to give my republic their stamp of approval?
The angel statue in the centre of Užupis
RULE #7 Know your enemy In any republic, you have to watch out for political factions, and Užupis is no different. “The separatist party is getting together tonight,” Saulius tells me. “Do you want to see what they’re up to?” Of course! As the light starts to fade, I follow him up Užupis’s main hill. A heavy bassline of a lively Soviet-style dance tune thumps through the darkening sky. “Ah! The party!” Saulius says. I was expecting a clandestine meeting, not a rave. As we walk up the driveway to a large house, a man in a thick camouflage jacket came to meet us, holding a glass of home-made brandy. “Meet our prime minister. He is a separatist,” Saulius
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Watch out! It's a separatist!
Don’t take yourself too seriously “You know,” says Prime Minister Sakalas Gorodeckis, as he hands me another cup brandy to take the edge off the early evening chill, “it’s all a joke.” Well, by now this does not come as a big surprise. I look around at the ‘separatist’ event with the DJ spinning the decks, kids dancing and people chatting and drinking while warming their hands on a make-shift log fire. The separatist ‘leader’ – revealed by Saulius to merely be a dentist – halts the proceedings to tell everyone that the soup course is now ready in the kitchen. Of course, Užupis isn’t a real republic. Its constitution is not law and President Romas Lileikis won’t be holding summits with Lithuania’s real President, Dalia Grybauskaitė, any time soon. “You know, it is all a bit of fun, but in Soviet times we couldn’t have dreamed that our lives could be like this,” Saulius tells me as the light fades from the sky and the party really gets under way. He smiles. “If you want to do something, just do it. You know, if you want an interesting life, you must do interesting things.” And that, I realise, is the simple secret on which this republic is built. vilnius-tourism.lt
President Romas Lileikis, the brains behind the operation
Užupis’s Tibetan Embassy
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ith more than 10 million visitors a year, Istanbul’s tourist trail is well trodden. Once you’ve ticked off the main attractions – the Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar and the Topkapı Palace – why not opt for a tour from a local perspective? Whether you prefer food markets in Kadıköy and Moda, bargain buys in Sultanahmet, a boat ride on the Bosphorous or a bike ride around the Golden Horn, these Istanbul insiders have your itinerary sorted.
Above: The Grand Bazaar is the world’s oldest shopping mall. Here: One of Istanbul’s most visited attractions, the Spice Market.
TAKE A PERSONAL SHOPPER AROUND SULTANAHMET Istanbul was one of the principal stops along the Silk Route and Sultanahmet, the city’s original Old Town, was a focal point for international trade. The world’s earliest shopping malls, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market, are still there today. The best way to approach this vibrant neighbourhood is via a specially arranged shopping spree. Former journalist Kathy Hamilton runs Istanbul Personal Shopper. American-born, she has been resident since 1998, having been enchanted by the city since her first visit more than 30 years ago. “My main focus is on the Grand Bazaar and the surrounding hans [ancient inns]”, she says. “Instead of focusing on the tourist stores, we go to where locals shop to get the best prices for gold, ceramics and so on. Clients get an age-old view of the ancient Bazaar.” Those wanting to experience the final stop on the legendary Silk Road trading route include celebrities, royalty and A-list actors. “Some want to experience the Bazaar, but without the hassle of merchants bothering them. Others come with shopping lists, ready for a day of fast and furious shopping. The most popular items are carpets, leather jackets, scarves and shawls.” A personalised shopping experience is TRY500 (€185) for a group of up to four people. Each trip is tailored to your specific interests. istanbulpersonalshopper.com
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Here: a boat trip on the Bosphorus is one of the best ways to see Istanbul. Right: Kadıköy’s daily market.
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“We tell the stories of the neighbourhoods through the people. We champion individuals who protect the culinary traditions of this city” POSTCARD VIEWS ON THE BOSPHORUS BOAT TOUR The Bosphorus Straits, arguably the world’s most fabulous waterway, forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia. It connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea, which in turn leads to the Aegean and the Mediterranean. It is also the perfect backdrop for Istanbul’s magnificent sights. Each morning, crowds cluster along Eminönü’s ferry docks near the Topkapı Palace. Commuters zip to and from the city’s Asian shores, while visitors – Turkish and foreign alike – queue up for one of the day-long Bosphorus Boat Tours. Your trip gifts a postcard-perfect view of the medieval Genoese Galata Tower, and the Ottoman opulence of the Dolmabahçe Palace, home to European-influenced sultans in the 19th century. Gaze at wealthy waterside villages such as Arnavutköy and Yeniköy, lined with the wooden yalı seashore villas of Istanbul’s richest residents. For the best views, bag a seat on the left side of the boat during your outbound journey.
Şehir Hatları operates one daily Bosphorus Boat Tour year round, departing at 10.35am from Eminönü and returning at 4.25pm. It costs TRY25 (€9.25) per person. The tour makes a three-hour lunch and sightseeing stop (noon-3pm) in the northern town of Anadolu Kavağı, before heading south again to Eminönü. sehirhatlari.com.tr RARE FLAVOURS TO SAVOUR Although Istanbul has a foot in both Europe and Asia, many visitors never quite find the time to hop across to its eastern shores. Yet Istanbul’s most delicious flavours are found in the less crowded neighbourhoods of Kadıköy and nearby Moda. Global guide Culinary Backstreets offers foodie visitors an inside peek at Asian Istanbul through its Two Markets, Two Continents walking tour. After taking in the lively bustle of Kadıköy’s daily market – which includes artisanal bakers, cheese vendors and fishmongers – the tour heads into residential Moda, a quieter district boasting a scattering of superb local restaurants.
Culinary Backstreets’ co-founder Ansel Mullins, originally from Chicago, describes the ethos of the company, which also covers cities such as Athens and Barcelona. “Beyond the food, we aim to tell the stories of the neighbourhoods through the people at each of our stops. We always like to champion those individuals who’ve dedicated their lives – whether they see it in these terms or not – to protecting the culinary traditions of this city.” His favourite stop along the tour? “Hands down, the Gaziantep katmer [paper-thin pastry stuffed with pistachios and cream] at Serger in Moda,” claims Mullins. “Of course, in wintertime the sahlep [a sweet, hot beverage make from a type of orchid root] at Ali Usta is a close second.” Our mouths are watering already. Two Markets, Two Continents runs from 9.30am to 3pm. It costs TRY250 (€92) per person; this fee covers all food, drinks and nibbles consumed throughout the duration of the tour. Group size ranges from two to seven participants. culinarybackstreets.com
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Left: Views of the city from the Golden Horn. Bottom left: Get on your bike and explore a less touristy neighbourhood.
THE GOLDEN HORN BY BIKE Snaking its way west from the Bosphorus Straits, the Golden Horn is a surging waterway that cleaves European Istanbul in two. This eight-kilometre inlet is trimmed by residential neighbourhoods, such as historical Greek Fener, trendy Silahtarağa, newly hip Fatih and the former Jewish enclave of Hasköy. With Istanbul On Bike, you can explore this lesser-known area on two wheels. “Of all of our excursions, our personal favourite is the Golden Horn Tour,” says planner Dario De Santis. “It takes you to the very traditional districts of the city, in a quieter and less touristy area.” The four-hour tour pedals from Istanbul’s Sirkeci Train Station (the terminus of the legendary Orient Express) westwards along the Golden Horn’s banks. It takes in the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, the city’s ancient Byzantine walls and the Bulgarian St Stephen Church (which was flatpacked in Vienna and floated to its reassembly point in Istanbul in the 1890s). Each tour is adjusted to match the fitness levels of individual clients. Dario explains: “Our customers include couples, groups of friends, professionals and families. Usually they are averagely fit people who practise some sports or ride a bike back home.” The Golden Horn Tour costs TRY136 (€50) per person, based on four participants. The tour lasts around four hours, and includes bike rental, helmets, drinks and snacks, and return journey by boat. istanbulonbike.com
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POLISH PROMOTION
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK This coming year, discover a charming side of Poland that’s still surprisingly unknown Poland has far more to offer than its much-visited major cities and its glamorous ski and summer retreats. Instead, head for the road less travelled: the small towns and unspoilt relics that are just as interesting, but still don’t receive the same level of attention. And many of them can be easily reached with just a short journey from Wizz Air’s Polish destinations. Take, for instance, the cross-country ski routes and picturesque mountain fortress of Stoszowice, which is already seeing increasing visitors numbers all year round – and also represents an inviting business opportunity for those looking to invest in a downhill ski piste. Or the charming city of Suwałki, in north-east Poland, where magnificent glacial landscapes not only provide a magical winter escape, but also provide the perfect stage for a wide range of fun-filled summer events. Across the country, there is so much waiting to be discovered. For instance, do you know which is the oldest city in Poland? Or which
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POLAND’S WINTER DELIGHTS
SREBRNA GÓRA Srebrna Góra is a picturesque village in southern Poland, dominated by the vast mountain fortress built by Frederick II to be the largest of its kind in Europe. Today, there’s still plenty going on, with tourists flocking to the region throughout the year – many for its first-class cross-country skiing facilities, with 30km of runs to explore in the Bardzkie and Owl Mountains. Even the most seasoned globetrotter will find something here for them. The presence of former rulers and soldiers can be felt in the unsettling fortress dungeons, while every monument has its own unique story and the wind carries the spirit of Liczyrzepa. And the views are incredible,
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with the meadows, mountains and fortress tops all providing superb vantage points from which to watch the breathtaking landscape unfold. Yet it is possible that this beautiful area could be enriched even further, by complementing its existing winter facilities with a downhill ski slope. With a 1km-long area suitable for a ski lift, it would become the closest piste for skiers from Wrocław, just an hour’s drive away. Interested investors are invited to contact Marek Janikowski, the mayor of Stoszowice.
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POLISH PROMOTION
SUWAŁKI Set among the postcard-perfect glacial landscapes of north-east Poland – surrounded by serene lakes, hills and thick forests – Suwałki is one of the country’s most beautiful destinations and deserves a visit from any lover of culture, nature or the great outdoors. In the city itself, which is renowned for the cheeriness and kindness of its inhabitants, many of the most prominent tourist sites are located in the neoclassical buildings that line Kosciuszko Street. These include Konopnicka House, the family home of Nobel laureate Czesław Miłosz, the residence of renowned painter Alfred Wierusz-Kowalski and three exquisite churches, as well as the restored Constitution of May 3 park and Maria Konopnicka Square. The best way to take this all in is on the Suwałki Cultural Paths walk, which should take two to three hours. It’s not all about the past though, with European funding contributing to a number of modern facilities such as a new community centre with a 700-person auditorium, a water park and the Poland-East Science and Technology Park. In addition, hotel owners here have also benefitted from EU support, meaning there’s no shortage of places to stay – especially when you take into account the modern campsites located close by. During the summer, the Suwałki Blues Festival attracts visitors from across the world, who swarm to see the planet’s best blues musicians play the two outdoor stages in the centre of the city. Notable for its high level of professionalism and perfect organisation, the festival has now been running since 2008, with the 2014 edition taking place on 10-12 July.
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Those that venture outside of the city are rewarded with a magnificent collection of old monasteries, palace ruins, ornate wooden buildings and religious monuments scattered across the nearby countryside. Plus, with the Wigierski National Park and Suwałki Landscape Park in its immediate vicinity, the city also provides the ideal base from which to explore the most beautiful parts of Suwałki and eastern Mazuria. The region is appealing in summer – when visitors can canoe down the Czarna Hańcza river, sail on Lake Wigry, follow the many cycle routes, climb the observation tower of the monastery in Wigry and visit the lookout point in Smolniki – but is at its finest in winter. It is then that the ice-covered lakes shimmer in the sun and the trees are cloaked in snow – a spectacular sight worth the air fare by itself. Winter also afford the opportunity for outdoor recreation, with well-maintained ski slopes and cross-country routes designed to take advantage of the region’s unique glacial features. Alternatively, visitors can take a sleigh ride with torches, climb aboard the Wigry narrowgauge railway and enjoy a feast beside the fire as they tuck into a variety of local delicacies. And, after a long day outside, there’s no better way to relax than with a trip to the banya: massage yourself with the birch twigs, swim in an ice hole and let all your worries fly away with the smoke from the furnace and the steam from the hot stones.
um.suwalki.pl
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POLISH PROMOTION
THE PEARLS OF POLAND
KALISZ Sightseeing doesn’t have to be boring. Don’t believe that? Head to Kalisz, the oldest city in Poland, and let yourself be carried away on a historical adventure with the ‘Kalisz for the weekend’ initiative taking place in the spring and summer of 2014. Never before has it been so exciting to explore this city. Take the time to sail a Calisia boat down the River Prosna and experience an unforgettable trip to the early Middle Ages, when Kalisz was still a small wooden castle. Ride an authentic bus from the 1970s, where the lack of air-conditioning and the loud roar of the engine are the real attractions. Listen to the charismatic guides, who at every stop will present the most beautiful and important places in the city. Climb the tower of the town hall and let the panorama of the city take your breath away. But that’s not all. This spring and summer, you’ll have a once-in-100-years opportunity to experience the unique climate of Kalisz prior to 1914. Culinary surprises prepared by cafés and restaurants in the city centre are also waiting for you. The Polish Tourist Organisation awarded ‘Kalisz for the weekend’ with its certificate for ‘Best Tourist Product’. Join the hundreds of visitors inspired by the city: plan your spring or summer weekend in Kalisz today.
um.kalisz.pl
BOLESŁAWIEC Next summer, Bolesławiec – located in south-west Poland, midway between Wrocław and Berlin – lives up to its title as the ‘Polish Capital of Ceramics’ with an interactive five-day event that will highlight the finest parts of this welcoming region and the exquisite pottery that it produces. The Bolesławiec Ceramic Festival will take place on 20-24 August, 2014, when it will feature one of Europe’s largest fairs for ceramic art, providing visitors with the chance to own an original piece by a pottery master. These same visitors can also learn about the process of firing clay by watching some of the world’s leading exponents of ceramic art work the large open air kilns, before participating in a range of activities that includes rolling on the potter’s wheel and hand-painting finished products under the guidance of expert artists. The International Ceramics and Sculpture convention will exhibit the work of artists from all across the planet, while local facilities will let the public in to watch their full production process. Accompanying the event will be a spectacular show featuring the Zdobinki – characters painted with the patterns seen on local ceramics – and the Glinoludy – characters made from clay – Parade. Concerts, flea markets and gourmet cuisine then complete the festivities.
boleslawiec.eu, swietoceramiki.pl
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POLISH PROMOTION
KSIA˛Z˙ CASTLE Perched upon a rocky promontory and boasting sublime examples of numerous architectural styles, from gothic to baroque to neoclassical, it’s little wonder that Książ Castle is regarded as the ‘Pearl of Lower Silesia’. Located in Wałbrzych, 70km from Wrocław, Książ is Poland’s third-largest castle, and one of its most beautiful. Originally built at the end of the 13th century, it’s best known as the former residence of the von Hochberg family. And it still bears the marks of aristocratic rule, with landscaped gardens, a large courtyard circled by mythological statues and royal lions guarding the gates all pointing to its blue-blooded past. Despite this splendour, the castle also has its dark side, and is considered one of the Old Continent’s most enigmatic buildings. When the Nazis seized control in 1941, they destroyed a number of historical chambers and created a series of underground tunnels – the function of which remains unknown – while the unexplained excavation of prisoners’ hands adds another mystery. Today, the castle attracts tourists from across the world, with its unique combination of size, history and location leaving an unforgettable impression on every guest that visits. To cater for this influx, a hotel, restaurant, café and bar, and a thriving conference centre are all situated onsite or close by.
en.ksiaz.walbrzych.pl
KÓRNIK From gorgeous natural environments, to historical relics, to perfect landscapes for outdoor pursuits, there’s something for everyone in Kórnik. Foremost among the town’s attractions is the 14th-century Kórnik Castle and its handsome outbuildings, carriage house and pavilion. Renovated in a neo-gothic style during the 18th century, the castle now houses Kórnik Library, which possesses one of the country’s most impressive collections of old prints and manuscripts. The town is surrounded by beautiful forests, through which run a series of first-rate hiking and biking trails, while the promenade beside Lake Kórnik features a bench dedicated to Wislawa Szymborska, the poet and Nobel laureate who was born in the area. A must-visit for nature lovers, the Kórnik Arboretum is among the largest of its kind in Europe, with over 3,000 species of trees and shrubs to be found here. Active tourists may prefer to check out the Oaza sport and leisure centre or play tennis at the Rodan hotel, while a huge variety of fish makes the nearby lakes a great spot for fishing and other water sports. In addition, the town hosts a range of cultural events throughout the year, with classical concerts in the castle and arboretum worthy of particular note.
kornik.pl
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PROMOT ION
WINTER IN ROMANIA From ancient ruins and amazing Christmas events to some of the country’s most exciting outdoor facilities, these welcoming cities offer everything you need for a spectacular winter break in Romania
R Â Ş N O V The first city in Romania to be promoted using EU funds back in 2009; in 2012, Râșnov became the country’s youngest ‘Resort of National Interest’ – a prestigious title that’s fully deserved, such is the city’s ability to balance its historical heritage and rich cultural and sporting agenda. Among its traditional attractions, the imperious citadel and collection of Medieval churches stand out, although Râșnov really comes into its own when you get out into the open air. Located close to several protected areas and natural parks, the city is the perfect base for trekking and other specialist outdoor activities such as horse riding, paintball, climbing and abseiling, with Râșnoavei Gorge a particularly popular destination. The Peştera Valea Cetăţii cave system hosts a wonderful range of unique events and concerts, while the Cabana Mălăieşti chalet provides a great rest spot for those exploring the nearby mountains. Râșnov is also home to the Romania’s most modern winter sports complex and a world-class ski jumping centre. It will be hosting numerous international events in the coming year, including the International Veteran Championship (28 Jan – 1 Feb), the Carpat Cup (19-20 Feb), the FIS Cup (2123 Feb) and the women’s Ski Jumping World Cup (28 Feb – 2 Mar).
rasnov-turism.ro
C LUJ - N A P O C A A city full of culture, tradition and history, where something interesting lurks behind every corner; Cluj-Napoca is “the heart of Transylvania”. Perhaps the epithet “beating” should be added to the front of this, such is the vibrancy of the rich student life that confers upon the city a lively and cheerful pulse, and ensures that there is always something exciting going on. In particular, Cluj-Napoca hosts a diverse range of annual cultural events, from film and music festivals to international conferences. Dynamic and multicultural, you’re certain to not get bored here, no matter how long you choose to stay. You’re also certain to eat well, especially if you book a table downtown, at Restaurant Livada (14 Clinicilor Street), which offers a sublime, locally inspired combination of elegant design and flavours to get the mouth watering. Afterwards, fill out those travel memories with a visit to Ursus Beerhouse and My Way Club (20 Union Square), where you can soak up the stylish decor and unique atmosphere while enjoying a great range of music from past and present. And you mustn’t forget to take home a souvenir and a present for your loved ones, with Chic Ville (13 Union Square) an absolute must-visit before you leave! Shopping here is certain to brighten up your day, with a wide range of gifts to put a smile on your face. For more information about Cluj-Napoca, make sure to check out the webpage below.
cluj.com
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ALBA IULIA Shrouded by legend and the memory of great historical events that unfolded within its ancient walls, no Transylvanian town captures the mind and soul of the Romanian people quite like Alba Iulia. Here, the imperious Alba Carolina, built on the orders of Emperor Charles VI of Habsburg, is one of the country’s most impressive bastion fortresses, and is at its finest in the coming months as it slips on its white winter robe. And now is the perfect time to get into the Medieval spirit, with a festive programme taking in a traditional Christmas fair, winter concerts, a wine feast, ice-skating in the citadel square, the erection of a gorgeous
tree, fireworks on New Year’s Eve and the unmissable New Year’s Concert. Outside the city, the wild, fairy-tale landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains are liable to take your breath away, while, with 9km of exquisite runs, the nearby Şureanu Mountains are home to Transylvania’s newest skiing area. Alba Iulia is a European Destination of Excellence (EDEN), a title conferred by the European Commission and the Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism (2012).
turism.apulum.ro
S I G H I S OA R A One of Europe’s best-preserved Medieval towns, Sighisoara stands alone as the most charming cultural and historical site in Romania’s enchanting Mureş County. This is in no small part due to its wealth of fascinating attractions, such as the 14th-century Church on the Hill, which towers above the town from its spot on the highest point of the citadel – which is itself remarkable in that it remains inhabited to this day. Now home to the city’s History Museum, the 64m-high Clock Tower is one of Sighisoara’s most enduring symbols. The clock is located on the fourth floor, where beautifully crafted figurines depict the days of
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the week, as well as peace, justice and law. The 175 Steps – or the Staircase of Sighs – connects the lower and higher levels of the citadel, and was originally meant to be used by students to reach the School on the Hill. Initially built with 300 stairs, this number has reduced over time to the number we see today. And there are plenty of places to stay too, with over 50 hotels and pensions taking in tourists all through the year.
sighisoara.org.ro
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YOUR SHOPPING LIST Great shops, the biggest brands and sensational entertainment facilities make these some of Eastern Europe’s premier shopping destinations
I L B AC I O D I S T I L E A stroll along Budapest’s iconic Andrássy Avenue has always been a pilgrimage both for fashionistas and the culture savvy. However, since the opening of il Bacio di Stile, a high-fashion temple housed in a fully restored Neo-Renaissance palace, this experience has just been taken up a notch. Chloé, Giorgio Armani, Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Brioni and Pal Zileri are just a few of the 43 world-renowned fashion brands that reside in the new downtown department store, plus DKNY Pure, See by Chloé and many other more affordable lines. Besides the multitude of coveted designer brands, il Bacio di Stile’s own contemporary art collection is another reason to take a long walk in the building. Collection pieces are showcased throughout, turning an ordinary shopping spree into a cultural adventure. On top of that, the department store will soon open its fine dining sanctuary and cutting-edge rooftop bar, l’Occhio di Stile, making this extravagant Budapest fashion hub an even more spectacular addition to the city’s sprawling fashion centre.
ilbaciodistile.com, facebook.com/ilbaciodistile
M A D I S O N S H O P P I N G G A L L ER Y Only 800m from the attractions of Gdansk’s Old Town, Madison Shopping Gallery has become a thriving centre for locals and visitors alike, who gather to shop, have meetings and catch up with friends. The interior takes clear inspiration from grand Hanseatic architecture, while the history of Gdansk is celebrated in its detailing. On the ground floor, a passageway was designed to resemble an arcade-style old town street, replicating the Paradies Gasse that ran through here before the war. Elsewhere, sculptures of street musicians, Hevelius’ parrot and Stolem’s gifts pay tribute to local myths and legends.
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The Gallery is home to more than 100 shops, restaurants and service outlets, including prestigious brands as varied as New Yorker, Reserved, Stradivarius, Lee Wrangler, Vero Moda and Adidas. It also hosts a Bomi deli and Gymnasion fitness club, as well as a medical centre, optician, tailors, laundrette and currency exchange. Madison Shopping Gallery is open from 9am to 9pm from Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 8pm on Sundays.
madison.gda.pl facebook.com/galeria.madison
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S H O P P I N G A N D EN T ER TA I N M EN T C EN T R E OZ A S It doesn’t matter whether you’ve come to Vilnius for business, to visit friends and family, or just to tour the city; shopping is something that’s part of any trip. And OZAS Shopping and Entertainment Centre has everything you need to satisfy this need. With 180 shops across an area of 62,000m2, there’s no need to plough through deep snow to pick up presents for your friends and colleagues, as well as those little unexpected treats for yourself. At OZAS, ,any of the world’s biggest brands are represented – plus a Prisma hypermarket and Euronics electronics store – while new shops and service providers pop up
every time you visit. There’s plenty to do when you’ve finished shopping too, as OZAS offers 27 restaurants and cafés serving a wide range of cuisines, the Multikino cinema complex and X-Planet – the biggest entertainment centre in the Baltics. With plenty of space for parking and a light, modern atmosphere more akin to a five-star hotel than a mall, this is the city’s perfect spot to just let yourself go for a couple of hours.
ozas.lt
OCEAN PL A Z A This huge mall in the heart of Kyiv represents a unique city-centre complex where Ukraine’s largest range of shops sit side-by-side with a wide variety of first-class service and entertainment providers. And when we say “huge”, we mean it! In total, there are 350 shops, 20 of which are exclusive boutiques, meaning there’s something to satisfy any shopper’s tastes. The ‘Golden District’ brings together more than 50 jewellery, watch, business accessory and gift stores across an area of 1,700m2, making it easy to find the luxury product that you want. Besides the shops, Ocean Plaza boasts more than 30 cafes and restaurants, the Happylon children’s amusement park, Ukraine’s largest public aquarium, the eight-screen Cinema Citi, a karting centre and space for its many exciting concerts and events – meaning every day here is amazing, and filled with positive emotions. Whatever you need and whatever you want, you can find at Ocean Plaza, making this the perfect spot for a fun day out with family and friends.
oceanplaza.com.ua, facebook.com/OceanPlaza
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WINTER GUIDES
Budapest, Hungary TOUCH DOWN At this time of year, the most magical spot in Budapest is the Christmas Market in Vörösmarty Square, just behind St Stephen’s Basilica. Here you can listen to carol singers and browse the wooden stalls selling hand-crafted gifts, mulled wine and chocolates. Although not in itself festive, the flódni stall offers delicious layered pastries made with Hungarian apple, walnuts and poppy seeds. GET OUT Get out (if you can!) from Claustrophilia, Budapest's latest real-life puzzle game. Follow a set of clues to find the key and try to escape a locked room within 60 minutes. It is HUF10,000 (€33) per game, for a team of two to five players. claustrophilia.hu
EAT WELL Cosmopolitan Budapest has long offered all manner of cuisine, but sleek New York-style KNRDY, which opened earlier in 2013, is its first ‘proper’ American steakhouse. Here waiters will escort you to a glass counter to select your steak – USDA Prime Black Angus, Wagu from Australia, Argentinian filet mignon and more – and then prepare it while you nibble on a plate of cold cuts. The food isn’t cheap, but dining here is as much about the experience as the food – and both get five stars from us. Október 6. 15, knrdy.com DRINK UP Csipesz is one of the newest bars on Budapest’s party circuit. In the buzzing Jewish district, cocktails
are cheap, the crowd is cool and DJs play a mix of today’s hits and pyschadelic rock. Holló 16 GETTING TO THE CENTRE See page 100 for details. Words by Cili Márton
IN HOT WATER The largest thermal bath complex in Europe is Széchenyi. Open daily, relax with a massage or a float about in the main pool. szechenyifurdo.hu
Cluj-Napoca, Romania TOUCH DOWN Orientate yourself by heading to the heart of the city, Union Square. You’ll find a statue of King Matyas (Matthias Corvinus, Hungary’s beloved king), the National Museum of Art, two palaces and the Town Hall. From
here you can easily walk to Eroilor Boulevard’s buzzing cafés, bars, restaurants and shops. GET OUT About 90 minutes outside Cluj-Napoca is the charming medieval town of Alba Iulia.
Here you can see the 2,000 year-old walls of the Route of Three Fortresses; the Roman Castrum, the Medieval Fortress and Alba Carolina, a Vaubanstyle bastionary fortress built in the early 1700s. EAT WELL While you’re in Alba Iulia, note that this year's Romanian MasterChef finalist Mihai Toader has just opened what is arguably the best French restaurant in Transylvania, Delacroix. Decide for yourself, enjoying its warm and cosy atmosphere, as you tuck into tender beef with asparagus and Dijon mustard, finishing off with a superb creme brulée. 2 Regina Maria, Alba Iulia DRINK UP Staying in Alba Iulia, Pub 13 is a friendly bar in the old powder
mill of the citadel, where you can drink traditional Romanian wine and tuica (plum brandy) 1 Sf. Capistrano, Alba Iulia. Back in the centre of Cluj-Napoca, you’ll find Bruno Wine Bar and Bistro. Choose from over 100 different wines from around the world, many of which can be bought by the glass. 1 Constantin Daicoviciu, Piata Muzeului. GETTING TO THE CENTRE See page 102 for details. Words by Rachael Pilkington
WHAT’S IN A NAME? The name Cluj comes from Castrum Clus. Clus means ‘closed’ in Latin and refers to the hills that border this picturesque city.
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Dortmund, Germany TOUCH DOWN The best way to get a full view of Ruhrgebiet’s largest city is to head to the viewing platform of the 220m-high Florianturm Tower. In the middle of centrally located Westfalenpark, this bird’s eye perspective offers 360-degree panoramic views, enabling you to see all of Dortmund’s major sights in one single trip. westfalenpark.de GET OUT Dortmund is a city infatuated with football, and at the heart of this obsession is Borussia Dortmund’s (BVB) home stadium, Signal Iduna Park (pictured). Widely regarded as one of Europe’s most famous football stadiums – and one of the largest, with a capacity of 80,700 – the Signal
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Iduna Park is well known for its terrific atmosphere. If you want to catch a match, BVB play Hertha BSC on 21 December and FC Augsburg on 25 January. bvb.de EAT WELL Neatly placed in the historical centre of the city is Zum Alten Markt. Mixing old and new Westphalian cuisine, this pleasant restaurant will give you the authentic Dortmund experience. Order the traditional pfefferpotthast, a stew made up of boiled beef and onions. 3 Markt, altermarkt-dortmund.de GET OUT Head to Kreuzviertel for your pick of trendy bars and stylish restaurants. The Balke is our recommendation. Voted one
of Germany’s top 100 bars, it has stellar cocktails and lively weekend DJ sets. 127 Hohe Strabe GETTING TO THE CENTRE See page 98 for details. Words by Sam Pothecary
TOWER OF STRENGTH When the Florianturm was built in 1959, it was the tallest freestanding building in Germany. Now it’s the 14th highest, but the views remain terrific.
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Katowice, Poland TOUCH DOWN Katowice is one of the most fastest growing cities in Europe and as such, industry has been the main focus of the city for the last few years. But there are still plenty of beautiful buildings here, and none more so than The Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music. In the centre of Katowice, this red brick, neo-gothic building is one of Poland’s leading music schools and its acoustics make for great concerts. am.katowice.pl GET OUT Just 80km from Katowice in neighbouring Krakow is Wawel Castle, a 14th-century gothic work of art and symbol of national pride. Today it’s a historical centre and glorious reminder of Poland’s medieval period. See
the Szczerbiec coronation sword, marvel at the cathedral’s interior and stroll around the immaculate gardens. wawel.krakow.pl EAT WELL For a great introduction to Polish cuisine, book a table at Chata Z Zalipia. In its rustic cottage interior, enjoy award-winning, home-style cooking served by waitresses in traditional dress. Celebrities seen here include guitarist Slash – it must have been the disco folk soundtrack that enticed the rock’n’roll legend through the door! Ul. Wojewódzka 15, chatazzalipia.pl DRINK UP Biała Małpa or ‘The White Monkey’ is arguably the finest bar in town for beer enthusiasts, with
a selection of over 100 bottled beers and the regular rotation of 10 tap beers. Ul. 3 Maja 38 GETTING TO THE CENTRE See page 102 for details. Words by Rachael Pilkington
POLISH XMAS DISHES 1. Mushroom noodle soup. 2. Fried perch or pike. 3. Kapusta wigilijna, cabbage with mushrooms 4. Makowiec – roll or strudel with poppy seeds.
London, UK TOUCH DOWN There’s plenty of new stuff at Covent Garden this winter. French fashion label Sandro, edgy sportswear brand Y-3 and skincare specialists Aesop have all recently set up shop here. New York burger chain Shake Shack
opened in the Market Building, and the oddly named Flesh & Buns serves Asian-style meat with sweet buns to rave reviews. GET OUT A few years ago, London brought together elements of Europe’s
best Christmas markets to make one of its own, and Winter Wonderland – a gigantic, sparkly affair in Hyde Park – was born. Here you’ll find two Christmas circuses, a Magical Ice Kingdom with ice sculptures, an ice-skating rink (the largest in the UK), a German-style Christmas Market, a Santa Land for the kids and fairground rides. Until 5 January. hydeparkwinterwonderland.com
and warm lemon curd doughnuts. 40-42 William IV Street, lesdeuxsalons.co.uk
EAT WELL Tucked round the corner from the chaos of Trafalgar Square is spacious, Parisian-style dining room Les Deux Salon. It serves simple French dishes with sophisticated flavours, such as duck confit with braised butter beans, steak frites and Niçoise salad, plus a few non-brasserie classics such as crab cakes with chilli jam, snail and bacon pie
GETTING TO THE CENTRE See page 105 for details. Words by Claire Martin
DRINK UP The unusually named Rev JW Simpson is a cool, clandestine cocktail bar in vibrant Fitzrovia. Try the Meadow Queen Crusta with foraged meadowsweet liqueur and Cognac. 32 Goodge Street, revjwsimpson.com
JELLIED EEL AND MASH? Walthamstow Market, in east London, is Europe’s largest market at 1km long. Try the local speciality – jellied eel. Open TuesdaySaturday, 8am-5pm.
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Lviv, Ukraine TOUCH DOWN Lviv claims to be ‘Ukraine’s least Soviet city’. Find out what they mean by heading to Ploschcha Rynok. Dating back to the Middle Ages, and with bags of historical charm, this area of Lviv was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. Here you’ll find a splendid array of buildings from different eras (from renaissance to modernism), a market in the central square and a neo-renaissance tower 65m tall, offering superb views of the city.
GET OUT Art lovers must visit the Lviv Art Gallery where they can view over art from well-known French, Italian, Austrian, German, Russian, Polish and Ukrainian artists. Featuring pieces dating
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back to the Middle Ages, there are more than 62,000 works of art – paintings, sculptures and illustrations – on display here. 3 Stefanyka Street, lvivgallery.org EAT WELL Imagine dinner at your Ukrainian granny’s house. That’s what it’s like eating at Kupol. This chintzy, dated but charming restaurant has been designed to take guests back in time, before 1939. The menu features a well thought out mixture of traditional national and Polish cuisine. 37 Chaikovs’koho, kupol.lviv.ua DRINK UP Lurking three storeys underground in a centuries-old beer-storagevault is Robert Doms Beer House. Celebrating all things
beer, this bar offers local brews in 1-litre steins, or 3- to 6-litre ‘reservoirs’. 18 Kleparivs’ka GETTING TO THE CENTRE See page 105 for details. Words by Sam Pothecary
CHUDO TOUR Lviv’s brightly coloured tourist train leaves from Ploschcha Rynok. It goes for 2.5km through Lviv and leaves every 30 minutes. chudotour.com
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Oslo, Norway TOUCH DOWN Separated by the Akerselva River, the two halves of Oslo are very different. The eastern part is young, modern and trendy while the west part of the city is slightly more luxurious and reserved. See both sides on an AlternativOslo bike, tram or walking tour, an independently run tour that focuses on showing you the real Oslo where locals eat, drink and have fun. alternativoslo.com GET OUT Overlooking the harbour is one of Oslo’s most important buildings, the Nobel Peace Centre. With temporary and permanent exhibitions, it seeks to educate on issues relating to war, peace and conflict resolution. You can learn about Nobel Peace Prize
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laureates, the remarkable history of Alfred Nobel and obtain an insight into Norway’s culture. nobelpeacecenter.org EAT WELL Few restaurants epitomise east Oslo's laid-back style better than Kampen Bistro. Sourcing all their ingredients seasonally and locally, the chefs create a completely new menu every day. Set slightly off the beaten track, this former working-class eatery maintains affordable prices. 21 Bøgata, kampenbistro.no DRINK UP There’s no such thing as a cheap drink in Oslo, so you might as well go somewhere memorable. Bar Boca is teeny-tiny but they serve the most inventive cocktails
in town. Sip a Pink Gin and relax amid the cool 1950s-style décor. Thorvald Meyers gate 30 GETTING TO THE CENTRE See page 102 for details. Words by Sam Pothecary
OSLO WINTER PARK Head from city to piste in a matter of minutes at Oslo’s largest ski area, 14km from the city centre. There are 11 lifts serving 18 slopes. oslovinterpark.no
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Venice, Italy TOUCH DOWN Get three main attractions under your belt in one go at Piazza San Marco. St Mark’s Basilica houses the remains of St Mark; you’ll also find Doge’s Palace, the old political and judicial centre of Venice; and Torre dell’Orologio, one of Venice’s many clock towers. GET OUT A trip to Venice wouldn’t be complete without a ride down one of the hundreds of canals that separate the city’s islands. The largest of these is the Grand Canal, which runs in an S-shape through the middle of Venice. A gondola trip will cost you an eye-watering €80 for 40 minutes, but a delightfully battered traghetto, a two-man gondola
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ferry, will take you from one side of the Grand Canal to the other at a tiny fraction of the cost. EAT WELL Book in advance for the small but excellent Osteria La Bottega ai Promessi Sposi. Tucked well off the beaten track, this laid-back restaurant serves superb seafood. Expect to pay around €12 for a main course – something of a steal in this notoriously expensive town. Calle dell’Oca 4367, Cannaregio DRINK UP The oldest wine bar in Venice, Enoteca Al Volto is found near the Rialto Bridge. Its walls and ceiling are covered in wine labels, and the 1,000 Italian and foreign wines that are served on rotation
will appeal to all types of wine enthusiasts. Calle Cavalli 4081, San Marco GETTING TO THE CENTRE See page 100 for details. Words by Rachael Pilkington
TRY YOUR LUCK Dating back to 1638, the Casinò di Venezia is the world’s oldest. Non-gamblers can enjoy the gorgeous palazzo. casinovenezia.it
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Azerbaijan Dialling Code: +994 Currency: Manat (AZN)
BAKU Bus 116 runs every 30 minutes, beginning from early in the morning until late at night. The bus leaves from outside the airport building and terminates at S. Vurgun park on 28 May Street. The journey takes approximately 30-40 minutes. The fare is AZN30 (€0.30).
Belgium Dialling Code: +32 Currency: Euro (€)
BRUSSELS In Brussels we provide a shuttle bus transfer between the airport (Charleroi South) and any address within Brussels. Tickets are €30 (€60 return).
Bosnia-Herzegovina Dialling Code: +387 Currency: Convertable Mark (BAM)
TUZLA The airport is 15km from Tuzla city centre. The easiest way to get there is with a taxi from the airport, for BAM20 (€10).
Bulgaria Dialling Code: +359 Currency: Lev (BGN)
BOURGAS Take bus 15 from the airport to Bourgas city centre. A taxi will cost BGN20 (€10) and take 15 minutes.
SOFIA In Sofia we provide two types of airport transfers, a shuttle bus transfer between the airport and any address within Sofia city centre (Tickets: €4, €8 return) and a personalised WIZZ taxi service between the airport and any address within Sofia city centre. Price: €16 (€32 return) per car.
PRAGUE In Prague we provide a shuttle bus transfer between the airport and any address in the city centre, a distance of 17km. Tickets: €10.50 (€21 return).
Finland Dialling Code: +358 Currency: Euro (€)
VARNA Take bus 409 to Varna city centre. Tickets cost BGN1 (€0.50). A taxi costs around BGN15 (€7.50).
TURKU Take bus 1 to the town centre. Tickets: €2.50. A taxi is €20.
Croatia
France
Dialling Code: +385 Currency: Kuna (HRK)
SPLIT The airport is 20km from Split. Take bus 37 to the city, which costs HRK20 (€2.60), or a shuttle bus for HRK30 (€4). A taxi costs HRK300 (€40).
Cyprus Dialling Code: +357 Currency: Euro (€)
LARNACA The Limassol Airport Express takes you to the centre of Larnaca. Tickets cost €9; €4 for children. A taxi is €10-12. The journey takes around 40 minutes.
Czech Republic Dialling Code: +420 Currency: Koruna (CZK)
BRNO Buses 76 and 89 go to Brno’s main bus station, taking 20 minutes. Tickets: CZK25 (€1). A taxi is around CZK300 (€11.50).
Dialling Code: +33 Currency: Euro (€)
GRENOBLE Catch the Altitude line bus from Grenoble Isère to the city centre. Tickets: €12.50 single. A taxi is around €80.
for Cologne every 20 minutes. Tickets: €2.60. A taxi costs around €30. The airport is 15km from Colgone. DORTMUND The Airport Express bus connects to the Hauptbahnhof (Dortmund's main station) in 25 minutes; tickets cost €7. A taxi from Arrivals into the city centre costs about €22. FRANKFURT HAHN Buses to Frankfurt’s main train station leave from outside Terminal 2. Tickets cost €14. HAMBURG LÜBECK A shuttle bus to Hamburg’s main station meets every flight. You can find it outside Arrivals. It’s a 55-minute journey into Hamburg, which is 54km away, and tickets cost €10.
PARIS In Paris we provide a shuttle bus transfer between the airport (Beauvais) and any address within Paris city centre, around 80km away. Tickets: €31 (€62 return).
MEMMINGEN/ MUNICH WEST At Memmingen/Munich West airport we provide a point-to-point bus transfer between Memmingen airport and Munich city centre (the central station). Tickets: €20/€40 (return).
Georgia
Greece
Dialling Code: +995 Currency: Lari (GEL)
KUTAISI A taxi to the city centre, 14km away, costs GEL25 (€11.40).
Germany Dialling Code: +49 Currency: Euro (€)
COLOGNE Line 13 S-Bahn trains leave
Dialling Code: +30 Currency: Euro (€)
CORFU Take bus 5 or 6 outside the airport to Corfu Town or hop in a taxi. The fare is €12 to Corfu Town. The journey is 3km. HERAKLION (CRETE) Shuttle buses run every 10 minutes to Heraklion, taking 20 minutes. Tickets: €1.10. A local taxi is €14 to the city centre.
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RHODES Buses regularly leave for the main town, 13km away. The bus stop is between the old and new terminal, tickets €2.30. A taxi to Rhodes town costs €14. THESSALONIKI Bus 78 goes to Thessaloniki city centre and the journey takes 45 minutes. Tickets: €0.60. A taxi is about €15 into the centre of Thessaloniki, which is 15km away. ZAKYNTHOS The easiest way to get into Zakynthos Town is via local taxi. The journey should cost you €10.
Israel Dialling Code: +972 Currency: New shekel (ILS) TEL AVIV In Tel-Aviv we provide a shuttle bus transfer between Tel Aviv International Airport and any address in Tel Aviv. Tickets: €15/€30 return.
Italy Dialling Code: +39 Currency: Euro (€)
ALGHERO Local buses run to the city centre, 10km away. Tickets: €0.70. A taxi costs €30.
Hungary Dialling Code: +36 Currency: Forint (HUF)
BUDAPEST We provide a point-to-point bus transfer between the airport (at Ferihegy 2, or ‘Terminal 2’) and Budapest city centre (Deák Ferenc Square). Tickets: €5 (€10 return). DEBRECEN We provide a point-to-point bus transfer between the airport and the city centre. Tickets: €2 (€4 return).
Ireland Dialling Code: +353 Currency: Euro (€)
CORK Bus Éireann Air Coaches depart from outside Arrivals. It’s €4.50 single (€7.70 return). A taxi costs €10-15, it can be found outside the Arrivals forecourt. Cork Airport is just 8km from the city centre.
BARI Bus 16 goes to Bari centre, which is 8km from the airport. Tickets: €0.90. A taxi should cost around €25. CATANIA The Alibus 457 leaves every 20 minutes, and takes 20 minutes to get to the city centre. Tickets: €0.80. A taxi costs around €20. FORLÌ/BOLOGNA The bus to Forlì meets flight arrivals. Tickets cost €3.50. A taxi into Forlì is €13. MILAN In Milan we provide a pointto-point bus transfer between the airport (Bergamo) and city centre. Tickets: €7 (€14 return). NAPLES The ANM Alibus shuttle leaves from Arrivals every 20 minutes. It stops at Central Station in Piazza Garibaldi and Molo Beverello Port. Tickets: €4. A taxi costs €25. PERUGIA Take shuttle bus ACAP-SULGA
to Perugia, 12km away. Tickets cost €8. PISA Yellow CPT buses go to the centre, which is one kilometre away. Route 3 stops at Pisa Centrale. Tickets: €1.10. A taxi costs about €10. ROME From Rome Ciampino airport we provide a low-cost bus transfer to Termini station in Rome city centre. Tickets are €6 (€12 return). From Rome Fiumicino airport we offer a low-cost bus transfer, for €8.50 (€17 return), or opt for our shuttle bus transfer to any address in Rome for €18 (€36 return). TURIN Trains leave to GTT Dora Railway Station every 30 minutes. Tickets: €3.70. A taxi to Turin is around €40. VENICE We provide a point-to-point bus transfer between the airport (Treviso), which is 30km from Venice, and the centre (Piazzale Roma). Tickets cost €10 (€20 return). VERONA The Aerobus leaves for the city centre, which is 5km away, every 20 minutes. Tickets: €6. A taxi should cost €25.
Latvia Dialling Code: +371 Currency: Lats (LS)
RIGA Bus 22 takes about 30 minutes to get to Riga’s city centre. A one-way ticket from the driver is 0.70 lats (€1) – at the airport information desk ‘Welcome to Riga’ it’s just LS0.50.
Lithuania Dialling Code: +370 Currency: Litas (LTL)
VILNIUS We provide two types of airport transfer, a low-cost transfer between the airport and Vilnius city centre, €3.50 (€7 return) and a personalised taxi to any address within the city centre for €15 (€30 return) per car.
Macedonia Dialling Code: +370 Currency: Denar (MKD)
SKOPJE In Skopje we provide a point-to-point bus transfer between the airport and Skopje city centre. Tickets: €3 (€6 return).
Malta Dialling Code: +356 Currency: Euro (€)
MALTA Taxis are available outside the terminal 24 hours a day. A taxi to Valetta will cost you €15; for Mdina it’s €20 and St Julians is around €20.
Moldova Dialling Code: +373 Currency: Moldovian Ieu (MDL) CHISINAU The Express ‘A’ bus runs from the airport to Chisinau city every 40 minutes, from 7am-7pm. Tickets costs MDL3. A taxi to the centre costs MDL80.
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Netherlands Dialling Code: +31 Currency: Euro (€)
EINDHOVEN In Eindhoven we provide three types of airport transfers: a point-to-point bus transfer between Eindhoven Airport and Amsterdam city centre (tickets: €24 single; €40 return), a point-to-point bus transfer between Eindhoven Airport and Utrecht, Transferium Westraven (tickets: €17 single; €30 return), and a point-to-point bus transfer between Eindhoven Airport and Den Bosch, Transferium Pettelaarpark (tickets: €10 single; €18 return).
20-30 minutes to get to Stavanger city centre. Tickets: NOK100 (€13). A taxi to the centre costs about NOK400 (€53).
city centre, for €6 single (€12 return), and one between Katowice Airport and Krakow city centre, for €13 single (€26 return).
OSLO SANDEFJORD TORP Take a shuttle bus to the station, then a train to Oslo, taking 1hr 48 minutes. Tickets: NOK245 (€32). Or get the Torp Express bus, NOK220 (€29).
POZNAN Take an Express Line bus to the Central Railway Station; it takes 20 minutes. Or 59 bus or 48 bus to the city centre (taking 30 minutes). Night bus 242 runs from midnight to 4am. You can buy tickets from the newspaper stands in Arrivals.
TRONDHEIM Take the train from Værnes station to Trondheim, 35km away. It takes 40 minutes. Tickets: NOK68 (€9).
Poland Dialling Code: +48 Currency: Złoty (PLN)
WARSAW In Warsaw Chopin we provide a personalised WIZZ taxi service between the airport and any address within Warsaw city. The cost is €20 one way or €40 return per car.
Norway Dialling Code: +47 Currency: Kroner (NOK)
ÅLESUND The airport bus reaches the city centre in 25 minutes. Tickets: NOK80 (€10). A taxi costs around NOK340 (€42). BERGEN The Flybussbergen is an express bus to the city centre Tickets: NOK70 (€8.70). HAUGESUND The Flybusse bus reaches Haugesund’s city centre in roughly 20-30 minutes. Tickets: NOK70. A taxi to the centre is around NOK90 (€12). KRISTIANSAND Take the Flybus to Kristiansand city centre. The journey takes 25 minutes. Tickets: NOK100 (€13). A taxi to the city centre costs about NOK250 (€33). STAVANGER The Flybuss express takes
GDANSK We provide three types of airport transfers: a point-topoint bus transfer between the airport and Gdansk city centre (tickets: €4 single; €8 return), a shuttle bus transfer between Gdansk Airport and any address in Gdansk (tickets: €9 single; €18 return) and a point-to-point bus transfer between Gdansk Airport and Slupsk Bus Station (tickets: €13 single; €24 return).
WROCŁAW From Copernicus Airport Wrocław, get bus 406, which leaves every 20 minutes, and takes that amount of time to get to the Central Railway Station. It’ll cost you PLN2 (€0.50).
Romania Dialling Code: +40 Currency: Leu (RON)
ARAD LUBLIN The airport is 10km from the city. Take a train from the airport terminal to the main station. It should take 15 minutes and costs PLN5.60 (€1.30). Then take 150 trolley bus or 13 regular bus for three stops, for PLN2.80 (€0.60). KATOWICE We provide two point-to-point transfers, one between the airport and Katowice
Take a taxi into Arad, 4km away. It should cost RON12 (€2.80).
BUCHAREST We provide two types of airport transfers; a shuttle bus transfer – tickets: €10 (€20 return) – and a personalised taxi to any address in the city centre, at €20 (€40 return) per car.
CLUJ-NAPOCA In Cluj-Napoca we provide a personalised taxi service
between the airport and any address within ClujNapoca city centre. It will cost you €15 one-way (€30 return) per car.
CRAIOVA Bus 9 runs from the airport to Piata Centrala and Universitate every half-hour from 5.30am to 9.30pm. It’s RON2 (€0.40) one-way. A taxi should be RON18, that's about €3-5.
TIMISOARA Express bus 4 connects Timisoara airport to the city centre. Tickets cost RON2.50 (€0.60).
TARGU MURES In Targu Mures we provide a shuttle bus transfer between the airport and any address within Targu Mures city centre. Tickets cost €8 single (€16 return).
Russia Dialling Code: +354 Currency: Ruble (RUB)
MOSCOW Catch the Aeroexpress train from the airport to Moscow's Paveletsky Rail Terminal. Tickets cost RUB320 (€7.25) one way. A taxi into the centre of Moscow costs RUB1,200 (€27).
Serbia Dialling Code: +381 Currency: Dinar (RSD)
BELGRADE In Belgrade we provide a shuttle bus transfer between the airport and any address in the city centre, tickets €8.50 (€14 return).
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Slovakia Dialling Code: +421 Currency: Euro (€)
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Route 1 leaves for central Palma every 15 minutes. Tickets: €2.50. A taxi costs €20.
Take a free Unireso ticket in the Arrivals hall, valid for 80 minutes on all public transport. The train into Geneva-Cornavin station takes six minutes. A taxi to Geneva costs CHF30-35 (€24-28).
Shuttle bus 500 (First) operates 24 hours a day to Buchanan bus station with stops at Central and Queen Street stations. Tickets: £6 (€7). A taxi into Glasgow should cost around £25 (€29).
Turkey
Bus 500 (Arriva) operates to the city centre with stops for Lime Street station together with Liverpool One and Queen Square bus stations. Tickets cost £3 (€3.70). A taxi into Liverpool costs £20 (€23).
VALENCIA KOŠICE Košice Airport is about 8km from the city centre. Take bus 23, the journey takes about 20 minutes. Or pick up a cab outside the terminal, starting at €10, taking 10 minutes.
Slovenia
Metro lines 3 and 5 run straight to the centre (Colón) and train station (Xativa). Tickets cost €1.50. A taxi to Valencia costs around €20.
ZARAGOZA A bus runs between the airport and Paseo Maria Agustín in Zaragoza. Tickets: €1.85. A taxi should cost €15-20.
Dialling Code: +386 Currency: Euro (€)
LIVERPOOL
Dialling Code: +90 Currency: Lira (TRY)
ANTALYA Take bus 202 to the city centre. A ticket is about 4 lira (€1.60). A taxi is roughly 64 lira (€25).
Sweden ISTANBUL LJUBLJANA It takes 25 minutes to get into the city by taxi (€35-45) or the shuttle bus (€5-9). The city bus is once an hour, tickets €4.10.
Spain Dialling Code: +34 Currency: Euro (€)
ALICANTE Bus route C-6 runs from the airport to the centre of Alicante every 20 minutes. Tickets: €2.70. A taxi costs €20.
BARCELONA In Barcelona we provide a shuttle bus transfer between the airport and any address within Barcelona city centre. Tickets: €18 (€36 return).
MADRID In Madrid we provide a shuttle bus transfer between the airport and any address within Madrid city centre. Tickets: €18 (€36 return).
MALAGA The A Express Line connects the city centre with the airport. Tickets cost €2. A taxi into the city centre costs about €20.
Dialling Code: +46 Currency: Krona (SEK)
Havas buses run to Taksim Square, for 1.50 lira (€0.60). A taxi is 120 lira (€48).
GOTHENBURG Flygbussarna buses depart every half-hour, 4am-11pm, for SEK150 (€17.50) return. A taxi is SEK350 (€40).
UAE Dialling Code: +971 Currency: Dirham (AED)
Ukraine
MALMÖ We provide a bus transfer between Malmö airport and Copenhagen Central Station. Tickets: €20 (€40 return).
STOCKHOLM SKAVSTA Take the Flygbussarna bus to Stockholm. Tickets: SEK129. A taxi from the airport costs SEK1,400 (€15).
LONDON First Capital Connect train tickets to central London can be purchased onboard from our WIZZ Boutique. Tickets: €17 (single)/€30 (return). Includes bus transfer to Luton train station. We also provide a bus transfer between London Luton Airport and Victoria Station in cooperation with Green Line. Tickets: €11.50 one-way (€18 return).
DUBAI In Dubai we provide a shuttle bus transfer between Dubai World Central Airport and any address within Dubai (tickets: €30 single; €58 return) and a shuttle bus transfer between Dubai World Central Airport and any address within Abu Dhabi (Tickets: €52 single; €98 return).
Dialling Code: +380 Currency: Hryvnia (UAH)
DONETSK Bus 5 goes to the centre. Tickets: UAH2. Taxis are easy to find outside the airport.
KHARKIV
Switzerland Dialling Code: +41 Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
UK Dialling Code: +44 Currency: Pound (£)
BASEL
DONCASTER SHEFFIELD
EuroAirport is a binational airport. Exit through Swiss customs. Bus 50 goes to Basel Railway Station, and costs CHF4.20 (€3.60). A taxi into Basel should cost you CHF40-50 (up to €40).
Buses 91 and X19 run to Doncaster bus/rail interchange. A single ticket costs from £2.80 (€3.30). Connect for regular train (and bus) services to Sheffield. A taxi to Doncaster is around £20 (€23); £45 (€52) to Sheffield.
Take bus 5 or 115 to the centre of Kharkiv. Taxis cost UAH100 (€9.50).
KYIV Take mini-buses and trolley bus 22 (in front of Terminal B) to the centre is UAH1.5 to 3. A taxi is UAH120 (€11.50).
LVIV Get to the centre via public transport (95 mini-bus and 9 trolley bus services), or take a taxi for UAH100 (€9.50).
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STEP INTO HISTORY Transylvania’s beautiful Villa Csonka has returned to public use as part of the wonderful new Hotel PRIVO or 2,000 years, Transylvania has stood for a fascinating combination of mystery and beauty, ever since Roman emperors built dozens of fortresses here to defend their wealth. Later, it became known as the birthplace of another famous figure, Vlad Ţepeş – better known as Vlad the Impaler – who acquired worldwide notoriety as Dracula, and was born in the city of Sighişoara. In more recent years, the “land beyond the forest” has enraptured Prince Charles of Great Britain, who discovered the region’s Saxon villages and has been a regular visitor ever since – making him possibly the foremost champion of this wonderful land. This is just a small selection of what’s waiting to be discovered, with Transylvania’s long and storied history leaving traces worthy of visiting everywhere you look. One of photography’s trailblazers, although less well-known to the wider public, is Csonka Geza – one of the most celebrated photographers of 19th-century Tîrgu-Mureş. Many of his photos now reside in private collections, although he
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did leave one accessible piece of his legacy near the city centre: the Villa Csonka. One of the most beautiful private residences to be built over a century ago, it now represents one of Transylvania’s most important historical monuments. The villa has recently undergone a vast restoration project, with the first half of the renovation completed in early 2013. This ambitious urban architecture project was possible when the estate was returned to the city to provide two strands of its tourist offering: both a new hotel resort and a prominent item of local history. Now, the old architecture of the estate – built in secession style – blends perfectly with both the garden in front and the modern buildings that predominantly house the accommodation units of the new Hotel PRIVO. “Visit Transylvania!” is more than an exhortation. It is an experience, it is an exercise, it is a challenge.
THE VILLA CSONKA REPRESENTS ONE OF TRANSYLVANIA’S MOST IMPORTANT MONUMENTS
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SPRING INTO LIFE First-class services and the proximity of Bulgaria’s largest karst spring make Hotel Velina the ideal spot for your spa getaway ith over 80 mineral springs feeding the local spa centres, numerous open-air and indoor pools, and the 18th-century public baths, Velingrad is the spa capital of the Balkans. What was once a quiet countryside town is now a hotel-filled resort, as more and more people head here looking for relief from their rheumatic, neurological and stomach problems. These family-run hotels come in a variety of styles, including houses from the Bulgarian Revival Period, alpine-type huts with ridged roofs and modern glass-coated complexes that mesh wonderfully with a town characterised by greenery and the ever-present sound of birdsong. Foremost among these, you will find Velina Hotel, located close to the picturesque lake and Kleptuza nature reserve, home to Bulgaria’s largest karst spring. In the 1960s, the government assigned a team of researchers from the Academy of Science and the Medical Academy to find the perfect location
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for a spa centre for the relaxation and treatment of its high-ranking officials. After a thorough review of all possible sites, Velingrad was chosen as the centre that met the given criteria best. The complex was officially opened in 1969. In the decades that followed, the facilities were constantly improved while the personnel continued to develop their professional skills in balneology – the treatment of disease by bathing– and tourism. Between 2005 and 2007, the complex was entirely renovated, and later named the country’s Spa Hotel of the Year. Today, Velina is a fashionable four-star hotel, certified according to all international standards for good working practises and systems for food and service safety. In addition, the complex is surrounded by beautiful forests and a reserved area of 410ha which makes for an inspirational spot for long strolls throughout the year. +359888 003480, velinahotel.com
Special offer 5 Nights incl. breakfast for 260 EUR (Sunday to Friday). Airport transfer is available on request at additional cost. For more information please visit wizzair.com or booking.com
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FINE DINING IN SOFIA The Bulgarian capital has a reputation for its good food. We look at some of its leading lights
M A M I N KO L I O
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Delicious Bulgarian dishes and specially selected wines comes together with soft music and a folksy atmosphere to create an unforgettable dinner for friends and family in this city-centre restaurant, set conveniently near to plenty of parking spaces. The two spacious lounges are suitable for both romantic meetings and private gatherings, while the big garden will quickly become one of your favourite spots in town.
Located in the heart of the city, this elegant restaurant brings a touch of luxury to Sofia’s fine-dining scene. Master chef Dimitar Damianov takes inspiration from years of experience working in the world’s best restaurants – including Noma, The Fat Duck, the Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay and Arzak – to conjure up a fantastic array of innovative and creative dishes that have to be tasted to be believed.
40 Pozitano Street, Sofia +359 2 471 65 77, +359 894 312 131, maminkolio.com
3A Nikolay Haytov Street, Sofia +359 886 700 269, yordan.gonev@este.bg, este-restaurant.com
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Opened during the summer of 2010, Tavan serves up American beef and Mediterranean fish, burgers and the best from the classic Bulgarian grill – all 50m above street level, with a sensational 360° view of the city. Continuing the culinary traditions established by the renowned Mezze restaurant, the emphasis here is on high quality food, great service, fair prices and a warm welcome from the owners.
There’s no better spot to acquaint yourself with Bulgaria’s great traditions than this homely tavern, which celebrates the best of its native cuisine alongside tales from folklore, authentic dress and traditional song and dance. From tarator to the fabulous mixed grill, all of the old country’s favourites are represented, and are washed down with a tastefully selected range of branded wines and spirits.
12th floor, “Astra”, 98 Bulgaria Bul., Sofia +359 899 99 45 55, tavan.bg
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HERE: SKIING IN THE TATRAS. RIGHT, FROM TOP GRAND HOTEL LOMNICA, FUNITEL JASNA, TATRALANDIA
THE NEW ER A OF THE TATR A MOUNTAINS Cheaper than the Alps, the Tatra Mountains provide Central Europe’s best skiing lovakia’s magnificent Tatra Mountains – with their superb cable cars, breathtaking views, 2,600m-high peaks, thermal aquapark and stylish clubs – offer everything you could want from a modern ski resort, at a price far lower than you would find in the Alps. Tourism here dates back to 110 years ago, when the rich nobility of Vienna and Budapest built their opulent hotels among the mountains. Fast forward to today, and the region has become one of Europe’s favourite destinations for skiing holidays thanks to a series of significant investments that have funded new cableways, wide pistes, luxury hotels and a first-class range of modern services. Extreme skiers can explore the unique free-ride zone, while family slopes feature special lifts adapted for children. In total, the region is home to 70km of pistes and 50 modern lifts, able to accommodate 54,000 people per hour, resulting in the best skiing in central Europe. The leading symbol of this world-class infrastructure is the new 24-seater Funitel chairlift, which connects the two sides of Chopok Mountain. This makes for a breathtaking experience, with the trip culminating at Lomnicky Peak, 2,634m above sea level and home to a luxury café.
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Four modern thermal aquaparks complement this amazing ski resort. The largest of these, Tatralandia, enjoys tropical temperatures of 32°C and boasts live palm trees, thermal pools with seawater, water slides and a snorkelling pool with live fish. Many of the Tatra Mountain’s hotels have acquired a brand new, updated look, and numerous luxury wellness and spa resorts are now located directly on the slopes. A wide range of exciting events includes the ice sculpture festival, Polo on the Snow and the Junior Skiing World Championships. The region, in collaboration with Kraków in Poland, is also a candidate for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Weekly ski packages start at €220 per person in a guesthouse, or €425 per person with a stay at the luxury four-star Grand Hotel. Conveniently located, Wizz Air flies to nearby Košice, Katowice and Budapest. With great skiing, breathtaking views, unique Slovakian culture and cuisine and five national parks nearby as well as and UNESCO-recognised historical monuments, the Tatra Mountains offer a stunning winter destination that has to be experienced firsthand.
SLOVAKIA’S TATRA MOUNTAINS OFFER EVERYTHING YOU WANT FROM A MODERN SKI RESORT
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GRAPE E X P E C TAT I O N S Ukrainian winemaker Shabo is receiving widespread international acclaim
CENTRE OF AT T E N T I O N A huge shopping and entertainment development will bring new life to Kyiv
IN A PICKLE The Aldim fruit and vegetable plant is looking for new partners
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GENIUS IN A BOT TLE How Shabo is proving Ukrainian wine to be a match for any on the continent
or the second year in a row, Ukrainian winemaker Shabo has won special acclaim at the prestigious Mundus Vini tasting competition, once again proving that its products can stand their own against those from the world’s more established wine regions. The Mundus Vini valuation rules are notoriously rigid, with more than 1,000 companies from around the world submitting samples to be professionally evaluated by more than 300 jury members from 46 countries. It’s little wonder then that the European Union officially recognise the awards here as an international standard of quality.
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In the last two years, Shabo has been the only Ukrainian representative to medal at the event, with its Classic Brut and Classic Brut Rose both picking up a silver medal in the autumn 2013 competition – the 13th in history – in Germany. Its still wines were also widely lauded, receiving a diploma, while during this same timespan, the company has won 26 medals in total across a variety of venerable international competitions. So what are the secrets to Shabo’s success? “First of all: the grapes,” says Vaja Iukuridze, the company’s chairman. “Since 2004, and especially for our sparkling wines, we have produced the best grapes. We acquired the French and Italian nursery
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SHABO: THE FACTS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UKRAINE’S FOREMOST WINEMAKER • Shabo is located in BelgorodDniester, in Ukraine’s Odessa region. One of the earliestinhabited parts of Europe, winemaking traditions were first laid in ancient times, before Swiss immigrants developed the industry when they arrived in 1822. • The company’s full range of wines – all produced in accordance with the principle “the best of the best grapes” – include still wines, dry sherry, sparkling wines, vermouth, cognac, brandy and grape brandy. • In 2012, Shabo became the only Ukrainian winemaker to have its wines granted ‘controlled denomination of origin’ status. • The company oversees more than 1,000ha of vineyards, featuring many of Europe’s most popular grape varieties
seedlings from classic sparkling varieties that we thought would be ideally suited to our terrain, and then cultivated them with great care.” This commitment is the bedrock upon which Shabo’s whole business is based, as demonstrated by the brand’s guiding philosophy: “the best of the best grapes”. “In addition,” says Iukuridze, “we have established a special technology group consisting of Shabo’s finest winemakers and specialists from across the world, including Derenoncourt Consultants from France. “And then it’s important – particularly for the production of sparkling wines – to have a high-tech complex that can
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guarantee a delicious product at the end of bottling.” Together, Iukuridze believes, these influences will consistently result in a wine of the highest quality. And the experts agree. Brett Crittenden – a senior judge at many international wine competitions, and one of Europe’s most respected experts – commented on the excellent quality of Shabo wines, noting that the Classic Brut and the Classic Extra Brut were characterised by “a perfect balance of taste”, while the pink Classic Brut Rose exhibited a “stunning colour”.
• Shabo’s technological base is among the best on the continent, and is equipped with the most modern equipment on the market. Its facilities include a brandy yard, bottling line, old cellars and a 10,000m2 wine depository.
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СЧ АСТЬЕ РЯ ДОМ RESPUBLIK A «Нет на свете города красивее, чем Киев», писал известный российский писатель Михаил Булгаков. И вправду, украинская столица славится в мире не только красочными пейзажами и приветливостью граждан, но и является одним из самых крупных деловых, финансовых, коммерческих, промышленных центров Европы. Это место, которое привлекает всех, независимо от интересов, сферы деятельности, стиля жизни. Многочисленные памятники культуры и искусства, церкви и соборы, знаменитые киевские каштаны и уютные киевские улицы покорят сердце каждого туриста. Бизнесмены же, в свою очередь, могут без препятствий реализовать здесь любые идеи и поразить общественность уникальными проектами. Кроме всего прочего, Киев – крупнейший центр торговли в Центральной Европе. Столичная агломерация, в которой проживают и работают более 4 млн. человек, постоянно привлекает новых ритейлеров. До недавних пор киевские торговые объекты развивались в относительно небольшом формате. Первый действительно крупный проект суперрегионального масштаба запланирован на 2014 год. Им станет торгово-развлекательный центр
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RESPUBLIKA (общая площадь - 298 000 кв.м) в составе одноименного многофункционального комплекса. Инвестором проекта выступает компания «Мегаполисжилстрой», девелопером - «К.А.Н. Девелопмент». Многофункциональный комплекс RESPUBLIKA подарит своим посетителям уникальную возможность получать от жизни все, что делает их счастливее. Будущий новый микрорайон Киева сконцентрирует в себе все необходимое для комфортной жизни: уютный жилой квартал с современной инфраструктурой (общей площадью 1 200 000 кв.м), гигантский торгово-развлекательный центр с первым всесезонным парком развлечений и многое другое. Удобное расположение МФК (комплекс расположен на крупнейшей транспортной артерии столицы Кольцевой дороге, через которую ежедневного проезжают более 100 000 человек) позволит за максимально короткое время добраться сюда не только из любой точки Киева, но и других регионов Украины. Дополнительным плюсом станут размещенные неподалеку две новые станции метро и столичный автовокзал, а также аэропорт «Жуляны». ТРЦ RESPUBLIKA, строительство которого уже ведется полным ходом, предложит своим посетителям
широкий спектр товаров и услуг, европейский уровень обслуживания и комфорт. Здесь все гости и жители столицы смогут совершить все виды покупок во всемирно известном гипермаркете Auchan, отведать вкуснейшие блюда разных стран мира в 50 ресторанах и кафе, обновить гардероб в более 450 магазинах (отметим, не менее 50 из них представят новые для Украины бренды или форматы магазинов), а также посетить фитнес-центр Sport Life, 12-ти зальный кинотеатр «Мультиплекс», ледовый каток с ледяной горкой Mega I ce общей площадью 1200 кв.м и многое другое. Самой эмоциональной частью проекта станет первый в Украине крытый парк развлечений (10 900 кв. м), аналогов которого нет не только в Украине, но и в близком зарубежье. Все желающие смогут прокатиться на первых в Украине американских горках (высота горки – 18 м, длина трассы – 500 м), самом высоком в стране колесе обозрения высотой в шестиэтажный дом, 20-метровой башне вращения и падения, ощутить свободу полета в 12-метровой аэродинамической трубе, а также посетить более 30 увлекательных аттракционов. Испытать на себе все радости жизни можно будет уже в 2014 году.
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“RESPUBLIKA GROUPS ALL OF LIFE’S PLEASURES IN ONE UNIQUE COMPLEX”
CLOSER TO HAPPINESS – RESPUBLIK A here is no more beautiful city than Kyiv,” wrote the famous Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov. Indeed, Ukrainian capital is renowned in the world not only for its spectacular scenery and the amiability of its citizens, but also for being one of the biggest business, financial, commercial and industrial centres of Europe. In addition, Kyiv is the largest trade centre in Central Europe. The urban agglomeration, where more than four million people live and work, constantly attracts new retailers. Kyiv’s retail facilities were accomplished in a relatively small format until recently. The first huge project of a super-regional scale is planned to open in 2014 – the shopping and entertainment centre RESPUBLIKA (gross area 298,000m2), part of a mixed-use development. The investor for the project is Megapoliszhytlobud LLC and the developer K.A.N. Development. The mixed-use development RESPUBLIKA
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will offer its visitors the unique possibility to buy everything that makes their lives happier. A new Kyiv micro-district will concentrate on all that’s needed for a comfortable life: a cosy residential quarter with modern infrastructure (gross area 1,200,000m2), a gigantic shopping and entertainment centre with the country’s first year-round entertainment park, and much more. The convenient location of RESPUBLIKA (on the ring road, a major capital traffic artery with daily traffic of more than 100,000 people, close to two new metro stations and Gylyanu Airport) will allow it to be reached quickly and easily from any part of Kyiv and across the Ukraine. The shopping and entertainment centre RESPUBLIKA will offer its visitors a wide variety of goods and facilities, European service and comfort. Here, Kyiv’s residents and guests will have the chance to shop in the worldwideknown hypermarket Auchan, taste the most
delicious dishes of different countries in 50 restaurants and cafés, renew their wardrobe in more than 450 shops (no less than 50 of which will be represented by brands or shop formats brand new to Ukraine), and visit the Sport Life fitness centre, with a 24-lane bowling alley, 12-hall cinema multiplex, skating rink with ice slide Mega Ice of 1200 sq.m gross area The most exciting part of the project will be the first indoor Ukrainian entertainment park (10,900m2), which has no comparison in the Ukraine or in neighbouring countries. Visitors will have the chance to ride the first Ukrainian roller coaster (height 18m, track length 500m), the highest ferris wheel in the country (as high as a six-storey house!), a 20m-long drop and twist tower, and a feel free flight in the 12m wind tunnel, as well as visit 30 more exciting attractions. In 2014, it will be possible to enjoy the very best life has to offer in one place: RESPUBLIKA.
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BOT TLING IT UP ALDIM, an international fruit and vegetable preservation company, is looking for new partners ирма ALDIM была основана в 1997 г господином Александрои Антоненко - Шнекенхаус. Основное направление, это производство овощной консервации и развитие своей дистрибьюторской сети в странах Евросоюза и СНГ. Новейшие технологии фабрики позволяют производить продукты без применения химических добавок, сохраняя при этом все вкусовые качества и витамины свежих овощейи фруктов, как под своей ТМ « Тещины рецепты», так и под Private Label. Для консервации исспользуется высококачественное сырье из экологически чистых регионов Европы. Фабрика оснащена новейшим оборудованием и соответствует производству продуктов по всем
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международным стандартам (BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, ISO 22000, BIO), гарантируя качество продукции. Производится более 170 НАИМЕНОВАНИЙ ПРОДУКТОВ консервации, из них более 70 имеют СЕРТИФИКАТ КОШЕРНОСТИ, и в дальнейшем ассортимент будет пополняться новыми перспективными товарами. Производительная мощность фабрики даёт возможность обеспечить товаром наших постоянных партнёров стран Евросоюза, Бенилюкса, а также Америки, Канады, Израиля, Монголии, России,Украины и других стран, а продукция широко представлена во многих сетях супермаркетов и пользуется большим спросом у потребителей. Несмотря на широкую географию потребителей, мы заинтересованы и
LDIM is a joint Polish-FrenchGerman venture specialising in chemical additive-free fruit and vegetable products that retain all the flavour and goodness from when the ingredients are picked. The factory is equipped with the industry’s latest technology, and meets all international production standards – the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, ISO 22000, BIO – thereby ensuring the high quality of everything that leaves its doors. The company ships a wide variety of products both under the names of its business partners and under its own brand. These include the TM Teschiny Recepty range, made to a traditional Russian recipe using raw materials from
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ecologically friendly regions of Poland and Germany. Sold worldwide, more than 170 products are available under the TM Teschiny Recepty name, which has been recognised by experts and consumers alike for its outstanding quality and original taste. ALDIM has become a regular partner of companies throughout the EU, the USA, Canada, Israel, Mongolia, Russia and beyond. Through extensive trading, it is now known for its reliability and cost-effectiveness, as well as the consistently high quality of its delivered goods. ALDIM is committed to the further expansion and development of its brand, and so is continually looking for new collaborators from across the world.
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WARSAW HOTSPOTS Where to eat and where to stay when visiting the Polish capital
S M A K I WA R S Z AW Y
NA AM THAI
For a true taste of the capital, in a venue just as suited to a weekend family get-together as a business meeting, Smaki Warszawy is the place to go. Its bright, spacious dining room is the height of contemporary elegance, while its sublime range of homemade dishes include specialties from both modern and old Warsaw. Open from 7am to 10pm, Smaki’s sincere respect for food was recognised with two awards at the Wine & Food Noble Night 2013.
Rejoicing in the sweet, sour, salty and spicy that define Thai food, Naam Thai Restaurant is the result of the owners’ great passion for Thailand’s kitchen culture. Chef Chanunkan Duangkumma uses the experience and knowledge that she gained from working in her native Bangkok to prepare all sauces and pastes on the spot using exotic spices and fresh aromatic herbs. A great spot for lunch, a business meeting or a romantic evening with wine and music.
ul. Żurawia 47/49, Warsaw +48 22 621 82 68, smakiwarszawy.pl
ul. Saska 16, Warsaw +48 50 511 01 00, naam.pl
S O U N D G A R D EN H OT EL Forget fancy gimmicks, Sound Garden stands out for its commitment to providing the best possible accommodation and services for its guests. This begins in its 206 ergonomically designed rooms, which rank among the quietest in Warsaw and are finished with king-sized beds and the highest quality materials. They also feature the fastest high-speed internet in the city – just one of the many reasons why the hotel is the perfect spot for business travellers. It’s easily accessible, just 2km from Warsaw Chopin airport, from where it can be reached in just five minutes on the number 175 bus. Rapid self-check-in
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is available 24/7, as well as the ability to leave without an official check-out. The hotel boasts nine conference rooms with natural light and – Sound Garden by name, Sound Garden by nature – the finest acoustics and sound insulation of any facility in the city. Presentation equipment and the internet is always available in the hall, which is large enough to accommodate a car with its impressive 7m-high ceiling.
Żwirki i Wigury 18, Warsaw +48 22 279 14 00, soundgardenhotel.pl
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Enjoy a leisurely city break in
Debr e c en Debrecen ideally combines the intimate atmosphere of a liveable small town with a lot of green areas and the advantages of a modern city providing services, cultural and recreational opportunities according to contemporary needs. After a two-hour flight from London you can start to discover a new world! During Advent, the city centre is brilliantly illuminated, the main square becomes the scene of preChristmas programmes including the popular masquerades reviving the story of Bethlehem when local citizens wait their visitors with mulled wine, home-made cakes and the famous Hungarian oven-baked “lángos”. The 3-week program offers concerts and street theatre performances. You can enjoy spectecular classical music concerts, Advent songs in the Reformed Great Church, or take a nice walk at down town and get seduced by the romantic Christmas lights of the city. Relaxing in the Aquaticum indoor mediterranean aqua park will certainly help us to forget about the cold. Information about Debrecen’s touristical offers are available at www.gotodebrecen.com, http://flytodebrecen.dehir.hu/en/ and you can find all the important details about shops, services, restaurants and hotels at www.citycentre.hu.
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SET YOUR SIGHTS ON CYPRUS Its location in the Eastern Mediterranean means that traces of Roman, Turkish and British influences have all shaped the sunkissed island of Cyprus, an attractive holiday option thanks to its temperate climate, delicious cuisine and relaxed way of life. And now there’s even more reason for our Ukrainian passengers to fly
to Cyprus! Wizz Air has announced the first direct route between Donetsk and Larnaca, due to commence 30 March 2014. The new service will operate twice a week, with prices starting at UAH309 (€28) one-way, taxes included. What are you waiting for? Pack your swimming cossie and book those flights...
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NEW PLANES, LOW PRICES
More Moscow Flights Wizz Air strengthens its Budapest to Moscow route, adding more flights for the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays Wizz Air launched the first low-cost route between Hungary and Russia earlier this year with direct flights five times a week from Budapest to Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport. Now, due to the popularity of the route, Wizz Air can announce that four additional return flights will operate over the busy Christmas and Easter periods. Then, from 14 June to 14 September 2014, the Budapest
TR AVEL IN COMFORT Passengers travelling on Wizz Air’s longest routes, from Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest and Kyiv (pictured right) to Dubai World Central airport, can now select additional comfort with the new Wizz Xtra Space option. By choosing Wizz Xtra Space when booking, passengers can access selected rows where some seats have been left empty, so they can relax and travel with more space and comfort. Choose Wizz Xtra Space and you’ll also receive priority boarding. Wizz Xtra Space is now available for booking on wizzair.com for just €10. Go on, get in your comfort zone.
to Moscow route will increase to two flights a day, offering even more low-fare seat capacity to Russia’s vibrant capital city. Prices start from HUF15,990 (€54) one-way, including taxes and a small cabin bag. Find out more details about the new flight times and book your tickets on wizzair.com ● Wizz Air has partnered with Budport to help passengers take the stress out of travel preparation! Now travellers flying from Budapest to the UAE, Azerbaijan or Russia and in need of a visa can submit a request at wizzair.com/en-GB/useful_information/visa
In a move to maintain its remarkably low prices, Wizz Air has announced that 26 of its upcoming order of Airbus A320 planes will be converted to the Airbus A321 aircraft. The A321 has the same wingspan as the A320 but is seven metres longer, enabling it to accommodate 40 extra passengers per aircraft. This extra capacity will alleviate high demand on Wizz Air’s most popular routes while keeping fares low. The A321 also has a longer range than the A320, so aircraft can travel further. These new planes will fly to new destinations recently added as part of Wizz Air’s recent ‘Go East’ expansion, such as Israel, Azerbaijan, the UAE and Russia.
WELLNESS Now that Wizz Air is flying further, we have a few tips to help you feel your best: ● Drink plenty of water before and during the flight ● Wear loose clothes ● Keep your feet on the floor and avoid crossing your legs or feet ● Rotate your ankles to increase blood circulation ● Tell a member of our cabin crew immediately if you feel unwell
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JUST CALL OR PLACE AN ORDER ONLINE AND DISHES FROM WARSAWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST RESTAURANTS WILL BE SENT TO YOU WITHIN AN HOUR. We deliver food from 50 restaurants across the city, representing a range of international cuisines, all of which are carefully chosen on the grounds of freshness, quality and taste. We not only offer dishes from well-known and acclaimed restaurants but also more modest restaurants cooked by some amazing chefs.
Call us to order: +48 22 651 90 03 or order online www.roomservice.pl
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Andreea-Denise’s Cozonac recipe Ingredients: ● 60g fresh yeast ● 250g pecans, chopped ● 1kg all-purpose flour ● 300g white sugar ● 5 eggs ● 500ml milk ● 250g butter, melted ● 2 tbsp cocoa powder ● ½ cup raisins ● Zest from one lemon
A Recipe for Success Andreea-Denise Filip, the Romanian WIZZ Ambassador, explains why a slice of cozonac revives memories of her childhood “For me, being part of Wizz Air was something that I dreamt about for a long time. Now that I am a WIZZ Ambassador I have the chance to inspire people. The competition to be an Ambassador in Romania was very tough, but when I found I’d won I was so happy, excited and grateful to all the friends, colleagues and Wizz Air facebook fans that voted for me,” says 23-year-old Andreea-Denise Filip. As well as being an inspirational cabin crew member and a passionate Ambassador for Wizz Air, Andreea-Denise is also a passionate cook.
“The interesting thing about Romanian food is that the recipes are cherished like a cultural legacy,” she continues. “I have many dishes that I like, but my favourite that I eat could all the time is ma˘ma˘liga˘, polenta mixed with butter, traditional cheese and soured cream.” But Andreea-Denise’s all-time top Romanian food is cozonac. “This Romanian dessert reminds me of my childhood. My grandmother always used to cook it for me. Cozonac is a kind of sponge cake filled with a delicious mix of cocoa, nuts and raisins. It’s my favourite dessert and that’s why I decided to share the recipe of this tasty traditional cake with our readers.” Want to find more WIZZ Ambassadors favourite recipes? Visit facebook.com/wizzaircom
Method: 1. In a saucepan heat the sugar, milk, butter and lemon zest. 2. Take the yeast and mix it with 2 tbsp of warm milk, 2 tbsp of sugar and 1 tbsp of flour. Let the mixture rise. 3. In a big bowl add the flour and five egg yolks to the yeast mixture and mix well. Then, add in the warm milk mixture. The more you mix, the fluffier the dough will be! Then add in raisins and let the dough rise. 4. Separately, combine pecans, 5 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa powder into a food processor. Add the five egg whites, mix and set this aside in the fridge. 5. Divide the dough into three pieces. Oil a surface and roll out one third of the dough. Spread one third of the pecan mixture on top then repeat two more times. Put each roll in a buttered bread pan and let it rise again. Coat the mixture with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. 6. Bake at 350̊C for about 35-45 minutes. Let the cake cool completely – then eat!
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PROMOT ION
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Start TRX2 as early as possible in order to increase the chances of fully regaining your hair. TRX2 is suitable for men and women of all ages. The crystalline white capsules come in a brown glass bottle, which is sufficient for one month of treatment and costs approximately €49. The manufacturer offers a money-back guarantee if ordered via TRX2’s official website, and ships worldwide.
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WIZZ AIR
Safety Information hilst on board this flight we ask that you consider your fellow passengers and also pay attention to the information below. Be informed that by purchasing your Wizz Air ticket, you have accepted the Wizz Air General Conditions of Carriage. Our cabin crew will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please remember that they are on board primarily for your safety but also for your comfort.
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SMOKING Smoking on any Wizz Air flight is strictly forbidden, this includes the use of electronic cigarettes. Lavatories are equipped with smoke detectors. ALCOHOL Alcoholic drinks are available on board as detailed in our inflight magazine, WIZZ. These are served at the crew’s discretion to passengers of legal drinking age. While on board, you are only permitted to consume alcoholic drinks purchased from the WIZZ Boutique and Café. The cabin crew reserve the right to stop serving alcohol to any passenger who is or appears to be drunk. YOUR CONDUCT ON BOARD In accordance with International Law, the Captain is in command of the aircraft and every person on board shall obey his or her lawful commands. The Captain has the authority to take any actions deemed necessary to manage passengers who are disruptive or cause problems during flights. Our primary concern is for the safety of our passengers and crew. We have a zero-tolerance policy with regard to passengers who are verbally or physically disruptive towards any other person on board the aircraft. In all cases of disruptive or abusive behaviour by passengers, the crew will always put the safety of the aircraft, crew and other passengers first. They will follow related safety procedures and notify the authorities.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT It is an offence to tamper with or remove any safety equipment on board this aircraft, including the life vests. Any such actions may jeopardise the safety of other passengers and lead to prosecution. Life vests for infants are available and will be provided in the event of a landing on water. SAFE STOWAGE OF YOUR HAND BAGGAGE Please ensure that your cabin baggage remains safely stowed for take-off and landing and at any time as instructed by the crew. Place small bags under the seat in front of you (unless you are seated in an emergency exit row); larger items must go in the overhead lockers. Place your bag securely in the locker and take care when opening lockers, as falling items may injure fellow passengers. SHARP ITEMS If you need to dispose of any sharp items (i.e. hypodermic needle), please contact a member of the cabin crew. ELECTRONIC DEVICES In accordance with International Civil Aviation Authority safety regulations, the use of devices for messaging, calls or internet access must remain switched off once the aircraft doors are closed. Some devices can be used during the flight (when the seatbelt sign has been switched off), these include: ● Bluetooth devices, excluding telephones. ● Devices (including PDAs and smart phones) that have a flight-safe mode, provided this is enabled before the aircraft doors are closed. The device must then be switched off for take-off and again for landing. ● Laptops and tablet PCs including those with built-in WLAN/WiFi, provided the WLAN/WiFi is switched off prior to the doors being closed. ● Electronic games, eBooks, MP3s, DVD and CD players, provided that any WLAN/WiFi is switched off prior to the doors being closed.
If in doubt, please keep devices switched off for the duration of the flight as they may interfere with our systems. PALENIE Palenie podczas lotów liniami Wizz Air jest bezwzgle˛ dnie zabronione. Zakaz ten obejmuje równiez˙ papierosy elektroniczne. Toalety s wyposaz˙ one w czujniki dymu. ALKOHOL Na pokładzie samolotu doste˛ pne s napoje alkoholowe wymienione w magazynie pokładowym. S one serwowane pełnoletnim pasaz˙ erom według uznania pracowników obsługi. Na pokładzie samolotu moz˙ na konsumowac´ tylko alkohol zakupiony podczas serwisu Wizz Café. Ze wzgle˛ dów bezpieczen´ stwa przebywanie na pokładzie samolotu w stanie nietrzez´ wym jest niedozwolone. Zgodnie z własn ocen pracownicy obsługi lotu mog przestac´ serwowac´ alkohol osobom, które s nietrzez´ we lub sprawiaj takie wraz˙ enie.
FUMATUL Este strict interzis fumatul la bordul orica˘rui zbor Wizz Air flight, inclusiv fumarea tiga˘rilor electronice. Toaletele sunt preva˘zute cu detectoare de fum. ALCOOLUL La bord sunt disponibile ba˘uturi alcoolice, asa cum este detaliat în revista de bord a companiei WIZZ. Acestea sunt servite, dupa˘ cum decide echipajul, pasagerilor care au vârsta permisa˘ de lege pentru a consuma alcool. Cât timp va˘ aflati la bord, puteti sa˘ consumati doar ba˘uturi alcoolice cumpa˘rate de la Wizz Café. Din motive de siguranta˘, este interzis sa˘ fiti în stare de ebrietate la bordul unui avion. Însotitorii de zbor îsi rezerva˘ dreptul de a înceta sa˘ mai serveasca˘ alcool orica˘rui pasager care este sau care pare a fi în stare de ebrietate.
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T H E W I Z Z WAY
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Products & Services HALF-PRICE HOTEL S Wherever you’re flying to today, we have a huge selection of hotels at great rates. You’ll find everything from budget accommodation to five-star luxury pads among our portfolio of more than 345,000 properties in 184 countries thanks to our hotel partner, Booking.com Located 10-minute walk from the Vilnius Old Town, Comfort Hotel LT is a modern, musicthemed hotel with its own rock radio! It offers free access to a 24-hour gym and free Wi-Fi. Ronald from the Netherlands left the following review on Booking.com: “Comfort Hotel LT was modern, spacious, quiet and had clean rooms. They have a nice restaurant, great breakfasts, helpful and friendly staff and an informal atmosphere.”
Fly and drive in one click Book your flights and car rental in just one easy step; just add your car rental to your shopping basket, together with your flights and other services, and settle the balance in one single transaction at wizzair.com. With rentals starting from as little as €12 per day, you won’t find a better deal anywhere else!
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You’ve just landed and you’re ready for your holiday! Minimise stress and get straight to the fun: skip the queues at the airport after arrival and pre-book your airport transfer. Low-cost buses, door-to-door transfers, train or taxi options are available at our major destinations.
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WIZZ PREMIUM Add all your favourite services in just one click and save up to 55%! We’ve packaged our most popular services into two bundles, Wizz Premium (€30) and Wizz Premium Plus (€49). Both packages include airport check-in, Reserved Seat or XXLong Extra Legroom, Wizz Flex, on-time arrival guarantee, large cabin bag and, in the Wizz Premium Plus package, one piece of checked-in baggage. Wizz Premium packages for flights from Budapest include fast-track security service.
*ON ALL FARES EXCEEDING €12.50 AND EXCLUDING FLIGHTS OPERATED BY WIZZ AIR UKRAINE. FARES INCLUDE TAXES, NON OPTIONAL CHARGES AND ONE SMALL CABIN BAG (42X25X32CM), BUT EXCLUDE BOOKING FEE.
WIZZ RESERVED SE AT AND X XLONG EX TR A LEGROOM Beat the crowds and the queues, and enjoy a guaranteed seat in the first front two rows of the plane, or a seat in the emergency rows, with our Reserved Seat and XXLong Extra Legroom services. Offering significantly more legroom, it’s perfect for long-limbed travellers, or those that just want to travel in a little more comfort. The service also includes priority boarding.
The WIZZ Air Credit Cards Shop, collect and spend! Apply for a Wizz Air co-branded credit card with one of our partner banks in Hungary (Erste Bank), Poland (Citibank) or Romania (Bancpost) to collect points on all your purchases (2% for regular purchases, 4% for purchases on wizzair. com) and redeem them on wizzair.com for Wizz Air flights and services. In addition, receive a one-year completely FREE WIZZ Discount Club membership, giving you (and up to nine travelling companions) access to a guaranteed discount of €10 per one-way flight on all fares* exceeding €12.50.
WIZZ FLEX Unlimited online flight change for free! Travel plans can change at the last minute. Purchasing WIZZ Flex for only €10 per flight will allow you to change the date, time and routing of your flight, online and any number of times, up to three hours prior to the scheduled departure time. The change fee will not be charged – however, any fare difference must be paid.
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Wizz Air Hitelkártyával szerzett pontjaiból!
A Wizz Air Hitelkártyával minden vásárlásával 100 forintonként 2 pontot gyûjthet, amelyeket egy az egyben forintokra válthat és Wizz Air repülõjegyekre valamint egyéb utazási szolgáltatásokra használhat fel! Ráadásul ha Ön Wizz Air Hitelkártyával rendelkezik, díjmentesen tagja lehet a Wizz Discount Clubnak, és így kedvezményesen vásárolhat repülõjegyeket! Részletek a www.erstebank.hu vagy a wizzair.com oldalon. THM: 41,41%
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A tájékoztatás nem teljes körû. A részletes kondíciókat és szerzõdéses feltételeket az Erste Bank mindenkor hatályos Lakossági Hitelkártya Általános Szerzõdési Feltételei és a Lakossági Hitel Hirdetmény, a pontgyûjtés és pontbeváltás részleteit a Wizz Air Kártyák Pontgyûjtõ Feltételei tartalmazzák. Ezek a dokumentumok megtalálhatóak a bankÖ ókokban és a www.erstebank.hu címen. Teljes Hiteldíj Mutató (THM) meghatározása az aktuális feltételek, illetve a hatályos jogszabályok Ögyelembevételével 375 ezer forint hitelösszeg, 12 hónap futamidõ, a havi változó hitelkamat, valamint a zárlati díj Ö gyelembevételével került kiszámításra, a feltételek és a jogszabály változása esetén mértéke módosulhat. A THM értéke nem tükrözi a hitel kamatkockázatát.
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CAFÉ & BOUTIQUE HOT DRINKS
COFFEE & DECAF €2
SELEC TION VALID ON WIZZ AIR HUNGARY FLIGHTS ONLY
HOT TEA €2
SOFT DRINKS
CAPPUCCINO €3
HOT CHOCOLATE €3
Breakfast Time! Buy uy any 2 croissant / Nutella & Go snacks and get a hot drink for FREE!
FREE
MINERAL WATER €2 sparkling / still ( 0.5L )
JUICES €3 PRODUCT MAY VARY
NESTEA €3 (0.5L)
COCA-COLA, COCA-COLA LIGHT, SPRITE €2 (0.33L)
TONIC WATER, TOMATO JUICE €2 (0.15L)
BURN ENERGY DRINK €3 (0.25L)
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CAFÉ & BOUTIQUE
Choose your favourite cocktail Buy any soft drink and any spirit and get a bag of peanuts for FREE!
ALCOHOL
JÄGERMEISTER €4 ( 0.04L )
VODKA / WHISKEY / GIN €4 (0.05L)
PREMIUM WINES €4 PRODUCT MAY VARY
Wine Deal! Buy any 2 wines (red/white) and a bag of mini chorizo and SAVE €1
Buy 2 cans of beer for €5
S AV E €1
SAVE €1
BEER €3 (0.33L)
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CAFÉ & BOUTIQUE FRESH FOOD
HAM & CHEESE BAGUET TE €4
CHEESE BAGUET TE €4
CHICKEN BAGUET TE €4
NOODLE SOUP €3 PRODUCT MAY VARY
Soup Deal Buy a tomato soup and a bag of Bake Rolls and SAVE €1
S AV E €1
HEINZ TOMATO SQUEEZE & STIR SOUP 70g €3
Meal Deal Buy any sandwich and any hot/soft drink, beer or wine and you’ll get one of the following products FREE: Twix, Snickers, Mars bar, Kit Kat, peanuts, Cake Bar OR breakfast biscuit
FREE
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CAFÉ & BOUTIQUE TA S T Y S N ACKS
KOSHER/HALAL SNACK BOX €4
SALTED, CRUNCHY PEANUTS €1
Includes: two mini toasts (8g each), one pot of salmon rillette (50g), one mini dark chocolate bar (6g), one shortbread biscuit (11g) and plastic knife
MINI CHORIZO 80g €4
SALTED PRETZELS 30g €2
CHEESE & BROCCOLI DELI PASTA 75g €4
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM DELI PASTA 75g €4
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BAKE ROLLS €2 garlic/pizza PRINGLES €3
PRODUCT MAY VARY
CROISSANT €2
FRUIT CAKE €2
BREAKFAST BISCUIT €1
NUTELLA & GO €2
T WIX €1
MARS €1
KIT KAT €1
SNICKERS €1
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CAFÉ & BOUTIQUE SELEC TION VALID ON WIZZ AIR HUNGARY FLIGHTS ONLY
VERSACE WOMAN €30 An inspiring fragrance in harmony with the style of Versace Couture. EDP 100ml
VERSACE DREAMER €20 Sensual and soothing, this combines notes of wild flowers, amber and tobacco. EDT 50ml
ELIZABETH ARDEN GREEN TEA REVITALIZE €20 Fresh, sparkling fragrance. EDT 100ml
S BY SHAKIRA FOR WOMEN €20 Oriental-floral perfume for a special night out. EDT 80ml
PACO RABANNE PACO €20 Paco by Paco Rabanne is a fresh, citrus and aromatic fragrance for both sexes. EDT 100ml
CHOPARD CASMIR €20 Casmir by Chopard is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women. EDT 30ml
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COOL WATER BY DAVIDOFF, FOR MEN €32 Fresh and aromatic, with accentuated sea accords. EDT 100ml + 25ml free
COOL WATER BY DAVIDOFF, FOR WOMEN €32 A floral fruity fragrance for modern women. EDT 100ml
MOSCHINO UOMO €20 Uomo is a woody, musky fragrance for men. EDT 75ml
MOSCHINO FUNNY! €20 A floral-fruity fragrance for young women. EDT 50ml
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CALVIN KLEIN COFFRET – FOR HIM €40 CK One EDT 10ml, Eternity Man EDT 10ml, Euphoria Man EDT 10ml, CK free EDT 10ml, Encounter EDT 10ml
CALVIN KLEIN COFFRET – FOR HER €40 CK One EDT 10ml, Eternity EDP 5ml, Eternity Aqua EDP 5ml, Euphoria EDP 4ml, Sheer Beauty EDT 5ml
INVICTUS BY PACO RABANNE €48 A fresh and sporty creation compared to the brand’s other fragrances. For men. EDT 50ml
DOWN TOWN CALVIN KLEIN €48 Sophisticated and fresh with a touch of attitude, the Calvin Klein Down Town EDP for women captures the vibrant essence of the urban metropolis. EDP 50ml
GIORGIO ARMANI ACQUA DI GIO VALUE SET €47 EDT 50ml + Balm 75ml
DKNY – APPLE PICKING COFFRET €42 Be Delicious EDP 7ml, Fresh Blossom EDP 7ml, Fresh Blossom Eau So Intense EDP 7ml, Golden Delicious EDP 7ml
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HUGO BOSS RED – FOR HIM €43 HUGO Red is a dynamic fragrance, full of hot and cold tension; it dares you to express your uniqueness. EDP 50ml
HUGO BOSS JOUR – FOR HER €54 Fresh with a combination of accented notes of lime and grapefruit. EDP 50ml
JUST CAVALLI – FOR HIM €45 Sophisticated and refined, this masculine scent possesses a blend of leather notes, giving it an exciting edge. EDT 50ml
JUST CAVALLI – FOR HER €45 Creamy-floral and extremely sexy fragrance for the young and the young at heart. EDT 50ml
PACO RABANNE 1 MILLION €63 An addictive, fresh and spicy fragrance for men. EDT 100ml
PACO RABANNE LADY MILLION €59 Lady Million from Paco Rabanne is a luxurious and seductive fragrance. EDP 50ml
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LANCÔME ABSOLUT VOYAGE PALET TE €59 A complete make-up palette, perfect for travelling.
REVLON – JUST BIT TEN BALM STAIN €20 Gives softer, smoother lips with a perfect flush of colour that lasts hour after hour. Set Colours: Honey, Rendezvous, Sweetheart (2.7g each).
L’ORÉAL – DUO VOLUME MILLION LASHES EXCESS €27 Millionize your lashes with L’Oréal’s new mascara. Complete your trendy look with a free black contour khôl.
LANCÔME HYPNOSE DOLL EYES MASCARA ASCARA €24 For volumised, ed, extended and lifted lashes.
EYLURE – WARM SMOKEY EYES €19 Achieve professional looks at home with this beauty pack, made up of Gold, Plum and Charcoal shades.
LANCÔ ME FLY & KISS ESSENTIAL TRAVEL MAKE-UP SET €19 With black crayon khôl eyeliner, black Hypnose mascara, Bi-Facil make-up remover and Juicy ultra shiny lip gloss.
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OPI NAIL SET €37 4 fashion nail colours and a vanity bag in one set. Travel Retail Exclusive
CLARINS SKINCARE SET €38 Beauty Flash Balm 15ml, Moisture Rich Body Lotion 30ml, One Step Facial Cleanser 100ml, Hydra Quench Cream 30ml, Hand and Nail Treatment Cream 50ml, Eye Contour Gel 3ml
L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE SHEA HAND AND FOOT KIT €26 This shea butter-rich duo will keep your hands and feet moisturised (75ml each).
LIP SMACKERS PART Y PACK €11 Six lip balms in your favourite flavours from Coca-Cola.
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CAFÉ & BOUTIQUE
ESTELLA BARTLET T NECKLACES €15 EACH Silver-plated wildflower and heart pendants.
BRACELET SWEET DE LUXE €24 Cream-coloured patent leather effect bracelet with a completely clear crystal.
BUY ANY 2 FOR €17
BREO €24 REO WATCH SET FOR WOMEN €2 A choice of three colours, with soft rubber casing and strap. Dial can be popped in and out of straps. Water resistance depth of 3atm.
ESTELLA BARTLET T – FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS €11 EACH Blue, pink, grey with silver colour, variable size. Ultra-chic worn alone or together.
ANDRE PIASSO TRI-COLOUR NECKLACE €24 Rhodium, gold and rose gold-plated pendants attached to a rhodium-plated chain.
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BREFFO SMARTPHONE HOLDER €15 The perfect travel partner with ‘Soft Touch’ rubber material. (Phone not included)
MINI SOUND BOX SPEAKER €20 Travel Easy Mini Sound Box Speakers for MP3s and music players. (Phone not included)
EARPHONES €16 Stereo earphones with dual adaptor for shared sound.
TRAVEL BLUE NECK PILLOW €9 Inflatable neck pillow for your comfort while travelling. Made from soft, anti-allergenic, luxury fabric.
COMFORT KIT €12 Contains inflatable pillow, pillow cover, eye mask, ear plugs and a zipped carry pouch.
TRAVEL ESSENTIAL KIT €12 Contains ear plugs, eye mask, refreshing wipe, mints, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant wipe, tissues. Great for last-minute emergencies!
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NEW
ANGRY BIRDS PLUSH TOY WITH SOUNDS €11 Start your collection now and bring the characters you love onscreen into your arms.
WIZZ AIR TEDDY BEAR €13 Winter collection Teddy bear with additional little baby bear. Suitable for children of all ages.
HELLO KIT T Y PLUSH TOY €8 Hello Kitty plush toy with a cute pink tartan outfit.
HELLO KIT T Y EDT €22 For little girls who love perfume. EDT 60ml
DISNEY MICKEY OR MINNIE WATCH €14 The Minnie Mouse flip top LCD watch has flashing lights, while the Mickey Mouse LCD watch includes five different interchangeable discs to change the look of the watch.
W WF PLUSH COLLECTION €24 When you buy these beautiful animals, you contribute to a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. Set of 3 WWF Mini Soft plush toys (10cm each)
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TRAVEL EASY ELITE DIGITAL LUGGAGE SCALE €22 Compact and easy-to-use luggage scale with 50kg/110lb capacity. LCD display and battery included.
PHONE CHARGER €10 Ready-to-use emergency phone charger kit, including battery.
SUDOKU ULTIMATE GAME €20 Plays over a million puzzles for all skill levels and all ages. With large backlit display. Batteries included.
SWISS TRAVEL EL ADAPTOR €20 One adaptor, four options, for more than 150 countries.
TRAVEL STORY CUBES €12 Begin with ‘Far, far away…’ to tell a story that links all nine face-up images. Set contains nine cubes (19mm) with a total of 54 images to spark your imagination. Suitable for ages 6 years+
iBALL4 – BRAIN TRAINING GAME €21 Electronic game to challenge your speed, memory and skills. Turn out the lights as fast as you can in 60 seconds. Suitable for ages 6 years+
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M&M’ S FUNCANDY €6 Each M&M’s Funcandy is filled with a 20g bag of M&M’s Milk Chocolate.
CHOCOLATE BAG “MINIS” €6 All your favourite chocolates in one bag. 500g.
HARIBO AIR-PARADE €4 Ideal for sharing! Travel value. 500g
NUTELLA – WEEKLY PACK €12 One package with 7 mini jars. 7x30g.
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MODEL AIRCRAFT €10
REMOTE-CONTROLLED PLANE €19
LONDON TRAVEL – SAVE TIME BY BUYING YOUR TICKETS NOW
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Blackfriars Tube station closed until late 2011
€23 €12 €11 €6
Adult tickets start at 16 years and above
Tickets include shuttle bus from Luton Airport Parkway
PRODUCT SELECTION Due to limited space onboard, we apologise if your choice is no longer available when you order your preferred food and beverages. Product selection may vary from country to country.
PAYMENT Cash payments can be made in Euro (bank notes of up to €100 value and coins of €1 and €2). Other currencies accepted (Bank notes only): British Pound (excluding Scottish Pound), Bulgarian Lev on Bulgarian flights, Czech Koruna on Czech flights, Hungarian Forints on Hungarian flights, Lithuanian Litas on Lithuanian flights, Macedonian Denar on Macedonian flights, Polish Zloty and Norwegian Krone on Polish flights, Romanian Leu on Romanian flights, Serbian Dinar on Serbian flights and Swedish Krona on Swedish flights. All prices are quoted in Euro as the base currency. Change will be given in Euro unless local currency is available. Passengers are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages that they have supplied themselves. Please make sure that you receive a receipt for your purchase!
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