Spring trips for the weekend | Europe

Spring is here and this has set the mood for last-minute excursions and trips. In this article you can check some of the most interesting cities to visit in Europe, even if all the time you have is a weekend.

Istanbul: Cruise on the Golden Horn

Everyone who visits Instanbul knows of the excursion on the Bosphorus, but few are aware of the possibility of a cruise on the Golden Horn (Haliç). Until some time ago, this arm of sea to the north of the Galata Bridge was very polluted and the suburbs along its coasts did not seem of particular interest. Now, the situation is changing. The sea has been cleaned up and the neighborhood of Sütlüce was inaugurated a cultural center and the convention center. Dedicate a day to explore these surroundings is a great way to discover another side of Istanbul. For the night, you can move towards the central area of Sultanahmet and choose one of the many boutique hotels such as the magnificent Ottoman Hotel or the cheaper Hotel Poem, where the rooms are devoted to poems by Turkish authors.
Enjoy the view from the ship
Enjoy the view from the ship

 Budapest: hunting for novelty

The beautiful Hungarian city welcomes you with some new features that you’ll definitely like. For example, Rácz Baths, with its Turkish baths, which was reopened after a long closure. Now it’s been enhanced and renovated so it’s a must-go.Another great thing to see is Brody House, the new concept hotel (mix of retro boutiques, clubs and gallery) located north of the Hungarian National Museum. Its eight rooms are in perfect balance between taste for the antique and modern style. Each one is dedicated to local artists and combines classic furnishings with contemporary works of art.

Rácz baths
Rácz baths
Brody House
Brody House

 Barcelona: go for the unusual things

Barcelona is a classic city where it is nice to be back to, so at least this time discard the classic totem travel, or the works of Gaudi, Sagrada and the Picasso museum. Look for experiences a little more unusual, but equally beautiful and good. It’s perfect to bring  a pinch of new  thing home after a weekend.

W Eclipse at sunset
W Eclipse at sunset

Upgrade  your visit by going to Eclipse Hotel W Barcelona bar, facing the sea, and look at Port Vell. From this high tower you will have the city at your feet while sipping a watermelon martini – it will be splendid. Do not forget to spend an evening drinking wine and nibbling snacks among the locals. Here the reference is the absolute Tapac 24 (Carrer de la Disputació 269), the temple of tapas and Bikinis (sandwich with a touch of truffle that really makes a difference).

Tapac anyone?
Tapac anyone?

Photos by: sinan, w barcelona, juliana, regina, jackbishop

By +Nikos Kontorigas

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