Mihaela Schwartz
What kind of traveler are you? The urban explorer, right? You like strolling up and down cobbled streets bordered by architectural gem and historic buildings. Museums make a city's best attraction. The urban nightlife is your kind of entertainment, Here are some city breaks ideas for you:
Italy offers a wide range of city breaks destinations whether you are looking for a romantic escape, or you want to explore history and art. Its economic capital, Milan impresses anyone with its exuberant luxury and elegance. Whine in Milan, you will meet bankers dressed in expensive suits, splendid ragazze walking down the streets with a Prada bag on their arm or old Milanese women walking dwarf poodles in Via della Spiga.
In 2015, the city will welcome everyone with open arms. Expo 2015 to be held from May to October will attract thousands of visitors. This universal exhibition's main theme is food - a subject dear to the Italians' heart. The previous world exhibitions had popularized cotton candy, frozen cones and hamburgers. No doubt you will have the opportunity to discover some culinary delicacies in Milan this year!
Cradle of top companies like Microsoft and Boeing, Seattle may not say much as a tourist destination. If you ask about ideas for a US city break, you will hear more about Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and, of course, New York. Yet, the largest city in the Northwest is home to big treasures and surrounded by a wealth of natural sites whose beauty will not fail to impress you.
Also known as the Emerald City or Gateway to Alaska, Seattle is a city in which you feel comfortable, at ease. Plus, Seattle offers a lively musical scene and classy restaurants, not to mention the Seattle museums - some of the most interesting in the country. If you want to learn more about the history of rock music and discover a gem of modern architecture, don't miss the Experience Music Project Museum.
That's not something new - Prague has been a top tourist destination for the last decade and more. Offering top attractions like Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, interesting museums and plenty of architectural gems, Prague will certainly seduce you. If you are foodie and a beer fan, you will have a great time during your Prague city break.
One of the most beautiful ancient cities in Europe, located in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, Plovdiv is home to thousands of historical treasures, and a vibrant nightlife. Although the second largest Bulgarian town has so far remained largely unnoticed, there is no shortage of the reasons to discover Plovdiv. The former communist buildings have been carefully restored in 2000 and are now home to museums, restaurants and hotels. Plovdiv is finally out of its chrysalis and offers to travelers its pretty cobbled streets, beautifully painted houses, craft markets, unique museums and the possibility of shopping at affordable prices.
