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Snapshots 

The film festival in Cluj-Napoca 

Polish Constitution Day in Krakow 

Bucharest’s Lipscani district 

Prague’s beer festival 

Budapest’s Pálinka festival 

Mariusz Gliwinski 

Gdansk’s amber designer 

Esmée Denters 

The Dutch YouTube pop sensation 

Olivia Prokopová 

The Czech Republic’s teenage golfing sensation 

János Szántai 

The Romanian director on Cluj Napoca’s movie magic 

Gianfranco Notargiacomo 

The post-abstract artist enthuses about Rome 

Clas Svahn 

Meet the head of Stockholm’s UFO society 

Polish columnists 

Notes from our writers in Poznań and London 

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Paris 

Our graphic novel feature spins a 

Parisian love story with a twist... 

Barcelona 

Meet the players of the world’s most 

unsual sport – underwater rugby! 

Oslo 

A rock ’n’ roll guide to the nightlife 

Dortmund 

Celebrating its status as European 

Capital of Culture 

Hamburg 

St Pauli football club kicks off its 

100th birthday celebrations 

Brussels 

Belgium comic-strip art in the city 

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SNAPSHOT HIGHLIGHT 

Paris 

What could be more romantic than April in Paris, a 

city that never loses its hold on the imagination? With 

public gardens in bloom and visitors flocking from far 

and wide to enjoy the landmarks of this iconic city, not 

least the imposing Notre Dame Cathedral on the Île de 

la Cité (pictured above), it’s hard not to get caught up 

in the Parisian energy, just a short flight away. 

Soundbite 

“Flippers frequently end up kicking parts of the 

body they shouldn’t!” 

Turn to page 54 to discover the strange activities in 

Barcelona’s swimming pools… 

Dear passenger 

Summer sunshine is on its way, so now is the time to take advantage of 

our exciting new routes, such as Bari on the Italian south coast and the 

Serbian capital, Belgrade. 

Meaning “the White City” in Serbian, Belgrade lies on the two rivers of the 

Danube and Sava. This means that along with great views you also get thriving 

and unusual nightlife. “The city buzzes,” says WIZZ city guide writer, Thomas 

Johanssen. “Head for Zamun Quay and take in our floating nightclub scene. 

Just take it easy on the Rakija, our fruit brandy speciality!” If it’s a taste of the 

city’s best food, he says, make your way over to the former Jewish district of 

Dorcol and its main street of Strahinjica Bana and its cafés. 

Thanks for choosing to fly with Wizz Air for this trip and we hope to see 

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Notre Dame 

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of two natural 

islands on the 

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Two cities with two distinct cultures, ways of thinking and customs. Here you’ll 

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and take a closer look at the cityscape. Stop for a while on the bridge in the centre 

of town and look into the waters of the Biała River. Stop for longer...

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Bucharest Budapest Cluj Napoca Gdansk Kiev Katowice Poznan Prague Sofi a Timisoara Warsaw Wroclaw 

CLUJ NAPOCA 

Transylvania 

International 

Film Festival 

28 May – 6 June 

No, it’s not a Dracula horror movie 

marathon. The Transylvania region is 

alive with talented young artists who 

within only a few years have made 

this film festival something to talk 

about. TIFF shows over 100 features 

and nearly 60 short films across 

four theatres. The 2007 Palme 

D’Or winner at Cannes was Cristian 

Mangiu’s 4 luni, 3 sãptãmâni ºi 2 

zile, or 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days 

(pictured), which was first shown to a 

Romanian audience in Cluj Napoca. 

After a long day of films, workshops 

and panel discussions, save some 

energy for Cluj’s concerts and clubs, 

which will carry you through to the 

early hours of the morning. 

www.tiff.ro 

Words Szabolcs Pal 

Snapshot writers highlight the 

best from the hub cities. For more 

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KRAKOW 

Polish Constitution Day 

3 May 

Did you know that Poland was the first country 

in Europe to have a national constitution, preceded 

only in the world by the United States? The signing 

on 3 May 1791 aimed to protect the peasants and 

usher in political parity between the townspeople 

and the nobility. Unfortunately, it lasted only a year 

before the country was invaded and divided among 

Russia, Prussia and Austria. While 3 May became 

a national holiday, most notably from 1919 to 1939, 

during the communist era it was notorious for 

anti-government protests. In 1990 it was again 

made a holiday and today it’s marked by patriotic 

celebrations in Krakow and throughout Poland, 

featuring parades, memorial ceremonies and 

fireworks. Street vendors blanket the city, serving 

authentic kielbasa (Polish sausage), pierogi (stuffed 

dumpling), kapusta (sauerkraut), and paczki 

(pastries). It’s a feast for the eyes and the stomach! 

Words Andrzej Olszewski 

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BUCHAREST 

Lipscani District 

It’s hard to believe the area surrounding 

Strada Lipscani in central Bucharest was once an 

epicentre of international trade, buzzing with west 

European merchants and their wares. Remnants 

of aristocratic villas and a royal palace lie beneath 

the rubble left from World War II bombings and a 

1977 earthquake that measured 7.4 on the 

Richter Scale. Through it all the district has 

re-emerged as a hive of boutique shops, cheap 

eats, bohemian bars, and a fusion of stunning new 

architecture and old Bucharest charm. Follow the 

small alleys jutting out from Strada Lipscani, you’ll 

discover bargain antique shops with communist 

pins and nicknacks. Pavements and streets are 

covered in wooden planks in a seemingly endless 

state of repair, but if you can navigate the 

obstacles it’s more than worth the effort. 

Words Szabolcs Pal 

TIM WHITE



PRAGUE 

Czech Beer Festival 

14-30 May 

Sample more than 50 brands of Czech beer, 

served up with sizzling sausages and a range of 

edibles from the country’s finest delicatessens and 

confectioners. With 300 girls and boys serving 

in “traditional attire”, we think this is a polite way 

of saying there will be plenty of cleavage with 

your beer. Take your pick from one of the eight 

massive tents, each offering a full programme 

of performances and concerts. With seating for 

10,000 and attendance of 100,000 people, this is 

the Czech Republic’s largest gastronomic event, and 

one you should not miss. www.ceskypivnifestival.cz 

Words David Hamalova ALAMY



BUDAPEST 

Pálinka Festival 

6-9 May 

Perhaps the wide-eyed shock that persists after 

swallowing the first shot of pálinka, a fiery brandy 

made from distilled fruits, is what prompts me to 

induct foreigners into tasting this quintessential 

Hungarian tipple. Which is why I’m taking a group 

of Budapest first-timers to the city’s fourth annual 

Pálinka Festival, held in the leafy City Hall Park. 

Over the course of the four-day event, you can fill 

your tasting glass with some 300 different varieties 

- including popular plum, pear and “bedded 

pálinka” types - made by 24 different distilleries. 

Egészségedre! www.budapestpalinkafesztival.hu 

Words Anna J Kutor ALAMY


Mariusz Gliwiński 

Gdansk’s amber aficionado 

Take a walk down Mariacka, the old-style street in Gdansk 

that runs from the waterfront parallel to the main square 

of Długi Targ. Lining it are amber workshops, the craftsmen 

crafting their jewellery outside as they would have done 

in the 1600s during the city’s Golden Age. The street – 

the whole Old Town, in fact – may have been rebuilt after 

the war but the amber industry continues unaffected. 

Gdansk, its renown and riches built on this gold-coloured 

Jurassic “gem”, is the amber capital of the world. This is the 

home of Amberif, the biannual amber world trade fair and 

fashion gala, and headquarters of the International Amber 

Association and World Amber Council. 

The Prison Tower overlooking Długi Targ contains 

the Gdansk Amber Museum, where ancient finds are 

displayed alongside today’s jewellery by some of Poland’s 

most cutting-edge designers. 

Mariusz Gliwiński is one of these. Danuta and Mariusz 

Gliwiński’s Ambermoda is an international brand and 

showcase for Baltic amber, exhibited at fashion shows and 

trade fairs from Arizona to St Petersburg. Trained at the 

Łódź Fine Arts Academy, Mariusz has his workshop and 

“The old 

amber route 

was a trade 

link vital to 

medieval 

Europe and 

it still has 

relevance in 

contemporary 

Poland where 

fashion and 

design are 

concerned.” 

WIZZ writer 

Peterjon 

Cresswell 

gallery down the coast from Gdansk at the seaside resort of 

Sopot, jewel of the Polish Riviera. 

“I learned about amber at my father’s workshop,” says 

Mariusz. “He was one of the first contemporary sculptors to 

incorporate amber into spatial art. What I have been trying 

to do in my works, from the very beginning, has been to 

allow the stone to speak. This is why I use natural amber 

pieces, some of which are not polished, to reveal the natural 

features of this fascinating material. My main ideas haven’t 

changed a lot since then. I get inspired by nature.” 

Gliwiński and team are in the perfect location. Take a 

tour of the beaches of Sobieszewo Island and the Vistula 

Sandbar and you’ll find amber pieces washed up by the sea. 

Sobieszewo (“Treasure Island”) has its sandy beach regularly 

dotted with amber after stormy weather. Officially part of 

the city of Gdansk, Sobieszewo is where year-round hotels 

fill with visitors looking to pick up amber, a kind of touristfriendly 

gold rush. From Świbno in summer a ferry runs 

across the Vistula to Mikoszewo, also rich in amber finds. 

Nearby Jantar, named after the old Polish name for amber, 

hosts the World Championship in Amber Fishing.

Mariusz also seeks inspiration from further afield. “Each 

of my collections has a different story behind them, derived 

from observing the world,” he explains. “The last one, for 

example, was inspired by my visit to the Metropolitan 

Museum in New York and the fascinating ancient lamellar 

armours from Japan that I saw there. I prefer simple, 

geometric forms which match contemporary fashion.” 

According to Mariusz, amber has several advantages 

of more conventional and expensive forms of jewellery. 

“Amber is light so it allows you to create relatively big 

forms of jewellery, which are still wearable. Contemporary 

fashion loves to converse with jewellery – jewellery has to 

be visible to give it the gift of speech. Some modern fashion 

collections are made simultaneously with jewellery so that 

these two elements can complement each other. Another 

important feature of amber is that this material is warm 

and soft, so not only is it just simply pleasant to wear but 

also easy to work with – you can create original shapes of 

amber with the use of relatively simple tools. 

“To me, the most important feature of amber that makes 

it different from most of the gems and minerals is that 

every single piece of amber is different. Being original is, in 

the end, the main idea of fashion.” 

www.ambermoda.com 

“Each of my collections has a 

diff erent story behind them” 

Above: 

Amber, or 

fossilised tree 

resin, is soft 

enough to 

make it easy to 

work with 

Below: Mariusz 

at the biannual 

Amberif World 

Trade Fair 


Discovering Niepołomice 

Niepołomice is a town situated 25 km from Cracow. Its history is inextricably linked with King 

Kazimierz Wielki (Casimir the Great) who had a fortifi ed castle constructed here, within the 

impenetrable forest, to protect a Vistula river crossing. A settlement sprang up near the castle 

walls and today the town has a population of over 9,000 inhabitants. Although Niepołomice has 

undergone considerable development in recent years, it still preserves the charm of a small town. 

Its unique atmosphere and rich cultural life allow both inhabitants and tourists fi nd a peaceful, 

rather slower pace of life and provides easy access to the nearby forest. 

The fortifi ed castle was built in 1340. It was soon discovered as an ideal place for rest and 

relaxation. Almost all the Polish rulers visited this residence on a frequent basis and it gradually 

became a holiday residence. Decorated by Italian architects and stonemasons, it was called 

‘the other Wawel’. However, 17 th century was a time of invasions, plunder and devastation in 

Niepołomice, a fact which aff ected the building itself and its prestige. It was only in the 1990s 

that the local authorities started to reconstruct the Royal Castle. Its former glamour has returned 

to the castle after 11 years of reconstruction work and today the castle houses a museum, 

a hotel, a restaurant, a café and a conference centre. 

After the castle construction came a church foundation. In 1358 it was fi nished and dedicated to 

the Ten Thousand Martyrs. Originally, the church was built in a gothic style and had two aisles but 

in 1596 Jan Branicki added a Renaissance chapel on the south side. The Lubomirski’s constructed 

a further chapel, dedicated to St. Boromeo, on the opposite side. Inside the church, it is possible 

to admire the only Italian, 14 th century frescos to be found in Poland. Together with the Royal 

Castle and the church there is a magnifi cent historic monument within the Municipality of 

Niepołomice - the oldest in Poland Benedictine monastery in Staniątki, founded in 1216. 

In Niepołomice everyone remembers that at the beginning there was a great forest, so deep 

and wild that it was called “niepolomna” which means “diffi cult to pass through”. It was the 

Polish kings’ favourite hunting site. Casimirus the Great, Władysław Jagiełło, Sigismund the Old, 

Sigismund Augustus and Stephen Bathory was attracted by her charms. Nature monuments such 

as the oaks of King Stephen Bathory or King Augustus II Sas are living witnesses of royal visits 

to the forest. Today Puszcza Niepołomicka is a place of rest and soothing greenery. Still it is the 

best place for recreation for local people but also distant travelers come here to enjoy cycling, 

roller skating, horse riding or a simple walk. There are cycling routes, walking and educational 

routes in Puszcza Niepołomicka. Primeval forest is very attractive all year round to everyone who 

prefers active leisure. 

ROYAL CASTLE, Niepołomice, ul. Zamkowa 2 

MUSEUM OF NIEPOŁOMICE, 

www.muzeum.niepolomice.pl, tel. +48 12 281 30 11 

ROYAL CASTLE HOTEL, 

www.zamekkrolewski.com.pl , tel. +48 12 261 98 00 

ROYAL CASTLE FOUNDATION, +48 12 281 32 32 

MUNICIPALITY OF NIEPOŁOMICE, Promotion Dept. 

www.niepolomice.eu, 

e-mail: promocja@niepolomice.com, tel. +48 12 378 35 01 

FORESTRY INSPECTORATE OF NIEPOŁOMICE, 

ul. Myśliwska 41, tel. +48 12 281 28 12 

FOREST CHAMBER, +48 12 281 15 66 

HOW TO GET TO NIEPOŁOMICE FROM KRAKÓW 

- Buses from the Main Railway Station (Galeria Krakowska) 

- Buses from plac Centralny (Nowa Huta)

Esmée 

Denters 

The multi-million YouTube hit sensation 

and now singing pal of Justin Timberlake 

Words Martin Klipp 

If you haven’t yet heard of Holland’s 

Esmée Denters, you soon will. With 133 

million hits and counting on her official 

internet video site, and a multi-million 

dollar contract with Justin Timberlake’s 

Tennman Records in the bag, it seems that 

the reach of the pretty 21-year-old singer 

from Westervoort owes much to grassroots 

appeal. A true product of the YouTube 

generation, Esmée’s catapult to fame couldn’t 

sound more like a schoolgirl’s fairytale if she 

tried. Only this time, for her, it came true. 

Armed with just an old webcam and a 

computer, in the space of three short months 

Esmée managed to carve out a following 

that even Simon Cowell would ache for – but 

she nearly fell at the first hurdle. 

“It had always been a dream of mine to 

become a singer so I decided to give one of 

the reality shows a go,” she explains. “I didn’t 

get past the first round. The four judges just 

didn’t like me on the day. At home I had a 

computer and a really old webcam that my 

sister used to use. She went on holiday so I 

borrowed it. Everything started from there.” 

Demoralised by the judges’ comments 

Esmée was determined not to let them get 

the better of her. “I was working in my home 

town as a waitress in a pancake house 

called La Crêperie. It was a great place to 

eat but on all counts I was a pretty terrible 

waitress. It wasn’t really a career option for 

me. I figured that on the internet I could 

have millions of judges and surely some of 

them would like me! So I used my webcam 

and started to cover some of my favourite 

songs in my own way.” 

The initial response to Esmée’s recordings 

was mixed. “I kept going and in three 

months it just exploded. Out of nowhere I 



“Anyone with a voice, a 

computer and a webcam 

could do the same” 

was getting millions and millions of views. 

I hadn’t told my parents either. I was just up 

in my room singing and sometimes you could 

hear my mum in the background shouting, 

‘Esmée, dinner is ready!’. One day she 

caught me singing and I had to explain 

myself. They were really supportive and 

bought me a better webcam.” 

It wasn’t just her parents who noticed – so 

did the record companies and soon Esmée 

was bombarded by emails from prospective 

managers and labels. “I thought it was all 

rubbish, just a bunch of random people 

sitting at home on their computers trying to 

fool me but then one of the labels actually 

called my house.” 

Fortunately for her this was no small-time 

concern but Justin Timberlake’s Tennman 

Records label in LA. “Even then I was 

sceptical, but eventually they convinced me 

to go to America and see the president of 

the label and then Justin invited me to his 

open show in Chicago. 

“It was crazy,” she giggles. “I had never 

been on stage before, my songs were not even 

finished. It was sink or swim and he was 

trying to see if I could handle it. A month 

later I was signed and on Oprah Winfrey. 

“It was madness then and it still is 

now, Justin is in my new video too. I still 

have to pinch myself to make sure it is all 

real. Thinking back, the best thing about 

YouTube and the way I started is that I 

could be you, your sister or your next-door 

neighbour. Anyone with a voice, a computer 

and a webcam could do the same.” 

Esmée’s album Outta Here is on general 

release. www.esmeeworld.com 

“Speaking to Esmée was a rare 

treat; sincere, giggly and excited, 

she almost can’t quite believe 

the ride she is on.” 

WIZZ writer Martin Klipp


“Anyone with a voice, a 

computer and a webcam 

could do the same” 

was getting millions and millions of views. 

I hadn’t told my parents either. I was just up 

in my room singing and sometimes you could 

hear my mum in the background shouting, 

‘Esmée, dinner is ready!’. One day she 

caught me singing and I had to explain 

myself. They were really supportive and 

bought me a better webcam.” 

It wasn’t just her parents who noticed – so 

did the record companies and soon Esmée 

was bombarded by emails from prospective 

managers and labels. “I thought it was all 

rubbish, just a bunch of random people 

sitting at home on their computers trying to 

fool me but then one of the labels actually 

called my house.” 

Fortunately for her this was no small-time 

concern but Justin Timberlake’s Tennman 

Records label in LA. “Even then I was 

sceptical, but eventually they convinced me 

to go to America and see the president of 

the label and then Justin invited me to his 

open show in Chicago. 

“It was crazy,” she giggles. “I had never 

been on stage before, my songs were not even 

finished. It was sink or swim and he was 

trying to see if I could handle it. A month 

later I was signed and on Oprah Winfrey. 

“It was madness then and it still is 

now, Justin is in my new video too. I still 

have to pinch myself to make sure it is all 

real. Thinking back, the best thing about 

YouTube and the way I started is that I 

could be you, your sister or your next-door 

neighbour. Anyone with a voice, a computer 

and a webcam could do the same.” 

Esmée’s album Outta Here is on general 

release. www.esmeeworld.com 

“Speaking to Esmée was a rare 

treat; sincere, giggly and excited, 

she almost can’t quite believe 

the ride she is on.” 

WIZZ writer Martin Klipp

www.prague-info.cz 

Prague 

will captivate 

your senses

Olivia 

Prokopová 

The Czech Republic’s youngest golfing star 

Words Lubomír Sedlák 

Photos Vladimír Weiss 

She may be a long way from Tiger Woods’ 

previously glittering heights of fame, but 

14-year-old Olivia Prokopová is already a world 

champion golfer with an entourage of nine. 

Her speciality is what the British call 

Crazy Golf. On mainland Europe, its more 

complimentary name is Adventure Golf. 

Helping her out on the fairways are 

three sparring partners, three experts who 

examine the grounds at tournaments she 

later participates in, a fitness trainer, a 

psychologist and a cook. The Czech star sure 

knows how to make an entrance. 

“At one time, it was my parents – with a 

helping hand from me as well – who were 

in charge of preparing my food during all 

our trips abroad,” she explain pragmatically. 

“But it distracted us from the more important 

things. So we eventually hired a lady to do it 

for us.” Pastas and pizzas is the favoured prematch 

food, incidentally. Her dad points out at 

this point that as a top sportswoman, her meals 

must be light, in other words not too much 

meat. Team Olivia is a serious business. 

Why the therapist, though? “She’s on hand 

when I have problems fully concentrating at 

tournaments, since Adventure Golf is more 

often about mental than physical strength. 

Although standing on your feet throughout the 

day is also quite demanding! When she’s not 

able to be on the road with us, she’s at least on 

the end of the phone in Prague. I remember how 

we once called her from the United States. In 

the Czech Republic, it was already midnight so 

we woke her up but she still helped me with a 

crisis of sorts I was then going through,” recalls 

the teenage champion. 



Olivia initially played mini golf, with her 

very first game against her father, Jan Prokop 

(who is also Olivia’s general manager), at 

just three years of age. “She enjoyed it so 

much she wanted to return to the grounds 

the very next day,” he says, adding that the 

hall of their apartment in Rakovník (a town 

some 50km west of Prague) was then turned 

into a 5m-long track! 

At the age of six, Olivia ended up third 

against competitors who were 15-year-olds 

and younger in the Austrian Open mini golf 

tournament. In 2002 she came first in the 

Adventure Golf Juniors category at both the 

US Masters and US Open, held in Myrtle 

Beach, South Carolina, the miniature golf 

capital of the world. Her greatest success to 

date was in October last year, when she won 

the adult categories of both these American 

competitions (in the latter, she was actually 

the sole female among the 56 participants). 

Her first major tournament in 2010 is on 

3 April in Killeen, Texas. “Prior to that, during 

the winter, I’ve been playing inside halls in 

my home country, as well as for neighbouring 

Austria,” she says proudly. 

Olivia’s club – or, rather, the putter, since 

she plays the Adventure version of golf – is 

shorter than those of her adult competitors, 

as well as having a thinner grip. “It’s an 

American design, since in the Czech Republic, 

it would be five times as expensive, believe it 

or not,” says her father. 

Her father does not know of any other player 

of the game who is so young. This is no surprise, 

he says, for it calls for such resolve and stamina, 

as well as dedication, that most youngsters give 

up. “My daughter’s average day starts at six in 

the morning with an exercise and ends at eight 

in the evening with a massage,” Jan explains. 

So no time for other teenage distractions? 

“I don’t have time for boyfriends,” she 

responds laconically. 

Her idol, of course, is Tiger Woods but, 

as with her own example, Olivia attributes 

his success to nurture not nature. “It’s 

primarily about diligence and hard work 

rather than talent,” she says. 

www.oliviaprokopova.com 

“I talked to Olivia in the modest 

apartment of her parents in Rakovník 

– it seems that much, if not most of 

the money they make goes on her 

sports career.” 

WIZZ writer Lubomir Sedlak


“In the industry 

Cluj Napoca holds 

a special place for 

its infl uence on 

the movie world” 

CREDIT

CREDIT 

This page: 

János relaxing 

in his pub, 

Insomnia 

Right: 

Casablanca 

director Michael 

Curtiz spent his 

early fi lm years 

honing his 

craft in Cluj 

Cluj Napoca – the cradle of the silver screen? You 

wouldn’t think so. Now Cluj is a great place, don’t 

get me wrong. Lots of history, a great university, 

students everywhere and of course it’s the capital 

of Transylvania. But a major influence and the 

nurturing place for the greats of the film industry? 

That’s a tall claim. 

So here I am in a Cluj pub, Insomnia, to talk to a 

chap who will let us in on a few secrets. I have to say 

this is not just any old pub. Insomnia is as bohemian 

as they come. The patrons all resemble extras from 

a Tim Burton movie set, the décor is a cross between 

Alice in Wonderland and Edward Scissorhands. 

Tucked away in a corner typing away on his netbook 

is János Szántai – poet, author, screenwriter, movie 

producer and pub landlord. 

You’re a bit like British film 

director Guy Ritchie; a writer, 

moviemaker and pub owner… 

Well, I had the pub before Mr Ritchie had his, but 

Mr Ritchie started making movies before me! Five 

years ago some fellow movie buffs and I created the 

Transylvanian film studio, ARGO. We’re capturing 

the same Cluj magic that many a great filmmaker 

has done before us. We’re a small studio and 

despite the struggle to access good funding for our 

productions, in five years we have produced eight 

movies, four of which have gone on to win national 

and international awards. One such flick we coproduced 

is Bahrtalo! (directed by Róbert Lakatos), 

about the adventures of a Gypsy from Transylvania 

and his white non-Gypsy friend. It’s like a modernday 

version of Don Quixote. We also just finished 

a production on King Mátyás (directed by Cecília 

Felméri). Considered Hungary’s greatest king, he 

was born in Cluj Napoca, and reigned in the 15th 

century. The house where he was born (the Matthias 

Corvinus House) is still intact in Cluj’s city centre. 

Tell us about the Cluj magic 

for filmmakers 

The city has a charm of which few people are aware. 

The director Jenő Janovics, one of the earliest 

pioneers of the silver screen, was based here. Sir 

Alexander Korda (born Sándor László Kellner), who 

became a leading figure in the British film industry 

with movies like The Four Feathers and The Thief of 

Bagdad, spent his formative years as a filmmaker 

in this same city. The name Manó Kertész Kaminer 

may not ring a bell, but he later became known as 

János Szántai 

Cluj Napoca’s resident author, filmmaker and… pub landlord 

Words Shajjad Rizvi 

“What do 

the classic 

movies The 

Adventures of 

Robin Hood, 

Casablanca, 

The Thief 

of Bagdad 

and White 

Christmas 

all have in 

common? 

Cluj Napoca!” 

WIZZ writer 

Shajjad Rizvi 

a certain Michael Curtiz. He directed classics such 

as The Adventures of Robin Hood, White Christmas 

and the eternal Casablanca, considered one of the 

greatest movies of all time. He too spent his early 

years learning his craft in Cluj. So in the filmmaking 

industry Cluj Napoca holds a special place 

for its influence on the movie world. 

Cluj hosts a film festival each year. 

Will you be entering? 

TIFF (Transylvania International Film Festival) is 

no Cannes, but it holds its own within the world of 

film festivals. TIFF 2010 will be held from 28 May 

to 6 June and it will have a huge array of movies on 

view. We’ll have a short movie entered. My pub is a 

favourite with all the wannabe movie moguls, so we 

are involved in more ways than one. 

What are your special city 

recommendations? 

My pub of course! Aside from that, and very close 

to it, the cemetery on Strada Avram Iancu. It’s 

steeped in history with the region’s greatest artists, 

reformers, statesmen, royalty, politicians, the 

geniuses of the past four centuries all entombed 

on this long hillside. However, I do recommend you 

visit during the day, you never know what might 

happen when dusk falls. Transylvania and the 

legends of vampires and werewolves are abundant, 

so a graveyard sounds like a good place to become a 

Transylvanian takeaway. 

Insomnia, Str. Universitatii 2, +40 (0)264 408 479. 

www.clujnights.ro. It is open from 10am to 2am. Book 

ahead if you want to be sure of a table. Visit 

www.tiff.ro for more information on the film festival. 


POLAND 

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT

POLAND 

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT

Gianfranco Notargiacomo 

Wherever the colourful Italian post-abstract artist may wander, there’s no place like Rome 

Words Sarah Lane 

“Rome is unique, it’s extraordinary – I call such an incredible history, artistic heritage as it was London and New York. It was 

it an absolute city,” enthuses Italian artist and vibrancy as Rome. 

also the time of pop art, which he made the 

Gianfranco Notargiacomo. “Although I’ve Although he wanted to be an artist since subject of his degree thesis. 

travelled widely, I’ve never found another childhood, Gianfranco didn’t go through 

As an artist and philosophy graduate, 

place quite so remarkable.” 

formal art college training. “My mother the idea of man and his role in society has 

Easy-going, perceptive and with a 

was a splendid artist but she didn’t make always preoccupied him – his intriguing 

strong, passionate side to his personality, it her career. She and my father didn’t take first personal exhibition in 1971 made a 

Notargiacomo is as singular an artist as my ambitions seriously and were against lasting impression on the contemporary art 

his city. His works, often described as 

my going to art college.” Instead, the young scene. Described by the International Herald 

post-abstract, never fail to make an impact. Gianfranco took a degree in the Philosophy Tribune as “the most surprising show in 

They range from a challenging array of of Art at Rome’s La Sapienza university. Rome” it was entitled Le Nostre Divergenze 

jagged metallic sculptures to vast, boldly This was the 1960s and the atmosphere of (“Our Differences”) and consisted of 250 

coloured paintings – including Roma 

Assoluta, which dates from 2004 and now 

hangs in Rome city council’s Cultural 

Heritage Department. 

Born in Rome, Gianfranco has never felt 

the desire to move away. “I love travelling 

and I’ve had exhibitions pretty much all 

over the world,” he says. “I always jump at 

creative fervour was as potent in Rome omini – little men modelled in plasticine, 

the opportunity to explore, but I’d never 

want to make my base anywhere other 

than Rome, I just love everything about this 

city.” Like many Romans, he suffers from 

the so-called Golden Handicap – nowhere 

else quite measures up to a place that has 

Gianfranco 

with one of his 

more recent 

works, Roma 

Assoluta 



“Like many Romans, Gianfranco suff ers 

from the so-called Golden Handicap” 

with identical rough-hewn, anonymous 

features but different coloured clothing. 

Each about 30cm high, they weren’t 

arranged in a fixed composition but were 

scattered around the gallery in a variety of 

poses. Thirty-eight years on, the little men 

recently made a prestigious reappearance 

for a temporary exhibition at the GNAM 

(Italian National Gallery of Modern Art) 

– Le Nostre Divergenze 1971-2009. 

Over the years Gianfranco has 

experimented with all sorts of mediums 

and materials, but the glossy enamel 

paint that characterised pop art in 1960s 

Rome remains his favourite. “It’s toxic, 

though,” he says. “I have to wear a mask 

when working with it in my studio.” 

Left: One of 

Gianfranco’s 

new batch of 

jagged, brightlycoloured 

paintings 

Right: Some 

of the 250 

little people 

of Le Nostre 

Divergenze 

Spacious and full of light, the studio 

is in a former carpenter’s workshop 

overlooking an ancient Roman aqueduct 

in Via del Mandrione, a strangely isolated, 

atmospheric and out-of-time area which 

contrasts the modern and ancient aspects 

of the city. “It used to be disreputable but 

it’s been cleaned up so well that everyone 

wants to move here now – I’m so lucky to 

have the studio here.” 

His most recent works are also some 

of his most colourful – with brilliant 

splashes of brightly coloured irregular 

stripes, each painting incorporates a 

metallic or wooden jagged-shaped insert. 

“I’m not sure where the ideas come from,” 

he smiles, “they just seem to arrive!” 

Gianfranco’s 

studio, located 

in Via del 

Mandrione 

The jagged zig-zag theme has been a 

recurrent one for many years, though, 

ever since he introduced his Takète 

sculptures in 1979. 

“The word Takète doesn’t really mean 

anything at all,” says Gianfranco. He 

borrowed the term from psychology as it 

seemed to sum up his sharply zig-zagging 

sculptures. It also echoes the Greek for 

speed (tachys) which fits in perfectly with 

the lightning flash idea conveyed by the 

mass of jagged points and jumble of colours. 

“As an artist I’m not methodical,” 

comments Gianfranco, as genial and 

eclectic as his most colourful paintings. 

“I’ll go for days just thinking about a work 

and then it all comes out in a rush of 

frenzied activity – actually you could say 

that’s my method of working.” 

See his work at the Museum of 

Contemporary Art (MACRO), Via Reggio 

Emilia 54, www.macro.roma.museum, and 

at the National Gallery of Modern Art 

(GNAM), Viale delle Belle Arti 131, 

www.gnam.beniculturali.it, both in Rome 

“As Gianfranco points out, Rome 

is crammed with art – there’s an 

incredible number of galleries 

and exhibitions and new ones are 

opening all the time. “ 

WIZZ writer Sarah Lane


Clas Svahn 

The journalist who heads Stockholm’s UFO society 

Words Xav Judd 

“Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a lopsided flying saucer!” 

isn’t exactly the sort of thing you’d expect to hear in the 

refined environs of Stockholm. Nonetheless, every year, 

there are over 300 sightings of UFOs throughout Sweden. 

It’s lucky, then, that there are a number of dedicated 

enthusiasts (ufologists) whose mission in life is to determine 

if there’s any truth behind them. 

As the ultimate Star Trek geek, I mistakenly figured that 

their interest in otherworldly phenomena came from growing 

up during the Space Race or cult sci-fi shows. But before my 

imagination runs away with itself, I meet Clas Svahn, one of 

the principal organisers of UFO-Sverige (UFO-Sweden). 

“My fascination with the unknown started when 

I read articles and books about unidentified flying 

objects,” says Clas. A journalist, Clas formed his own 

UFO society at the age of 16, later joining the Stockholm 

society in the mid-1980s. Its aim is to study accounts of 

possible extraterrestrial experiences by scientific critical 

investigation. Today, it has over 80 members and is 

an integral part of UFO-Sweden, a thriving umbrella 

“I’ve often 

wondered 

whether there 

is life on other 

planets, so I’m 

glad there’s an 

inspired bunch 

in Stockholm 

who are just 

aching to put 

me out of my 

misery.” 

WIZZ writer 

Xav Judd 

organisation that Clas also chairs, and which produces two 

magazines. Sweden’s most famous brush with UFOs came 

in 1946, when from May to December several hundred 

unrecognisable entities that became known as “ghost 

rockets” were spotted. Theories range from meteors to 

Russians testing captured German V1 missiles. 

So does Clas really think we’re not alone? “Actually I’m a 

sceptic rather than a believer,” he muses. Bar, perhaps, one 

incident. “In 1995, I was driving home with my wife, when 

we saw two men looking up, one pointing at the heavens. 

My partner couldn’t see what had caught their attention, so 

I carried on. A couple of hundred metres later we reached 

home and still curious, we stared into the sky. After a 

minute, suddenly we saw something coming out of the 

darkness: three large objects that looked like crosses with a 

light emanating from them. They were flying side-by-side as 

if they were glued together on an invisible stick. 

“At first I thought they were birds and I was waiting for 

one of them to move its wings. But this never happened. To 

this day, I don’t know what they were.”

ALAMY 

Later, Clas and his wife both documented the event, and 

then a researcher from his UFO group investigated it. 

This is at the heart of what it does, sending trained 

personnel out to conduct examinations where strange 

things are purported to have happened, so that fact can be 

separated from fiction. 

Indeed, this über-ufologist is a bit of a Scandinavian 

celebrity – Clas has made over 150 TV and radio 

appearances and written several books about the unknown 

and has visited places as far flung as Brazil and the UK on 

his crusade. With the latter, he probed crop circles. Although 

some people believe these come about when aliens or perhaps 

the Earth is trying to communicate with us, after several 

case studies, Clas believes they are simply human hoaxes, 

“Suddenly we 

saw something 

coming out of 

the darkness: 

three large 

objects” 

carried out with planks of wood under cover of darkness. 

Any data is added to other information from around the globe 

regarding similar mysteries, before being archived by UFO- 

Sweden. Consequently, their resource is thought to be one of 

the largest of its type, with over 18,000 domestic and foreign 

reports and pictures. 

I wonder if there might be a government conspiracy 

concerning little green men that could make up a whole 

series of The X-Files? Clas doesn’t think so, reckoning that 

they’re as much in the dark about such things as us. And 

he should know, because in Sweden, unlike the UK for 

example, all episodes relating to UFOs are released into the 

public domain unless they are deemed to be too sensitive 

to national security. Thus, Clas has been able to pour over 

hundreds of possible extraterrestrial occurrences. 

It appears no stone is left unturned to find out “what other 

people don’t know”. Perhaps then, I can sleep a bit safer at 

night with the understanding that whoever or whatever is 

out there watching us, Clas is keeping a close eye on them. 

Crop circles, 

mostly a 

European trend, 

were initially 

thought to be 

the work of 

alien visitors. 

Grainy images 

of UFOs still 

get people 

speculating... 



WIZZ Poznań resident Ewa Tomankiewicz 

Poland may not have great motorways or handsome presidents, but 

it sure as hell has one of the most difficult languages in the world. 

Professor Norman Davies, who wrote God’s Playground, a history of 

Poland, described it as “a jaw-breaking combination of consonants and 

syllables that are uniquely disturbing”. Charles Dickens complained that 

a Polish émigré he met had “two thirds of all the English consonants in 

his name, and none of the vowels.” Trying getting your tongue around 

Krzysztof Szwagrzyk, say. Or Wlodzmierz Dzier¿awski-¯aczkiewicz. 

My own English beau has many times sunk into a befuddled state 

upon hearing my friends and family chat away with “split tongues 

and three sets of teeth.” His attempts to join in have oft resulted in an 

embarrassing display of spit as his tongue attempted to contort into a 

variety of unhappy shapes. Bless him. 

Yet despite the danger of showering your interlocutor with saliva, 

delving into Polish, despite the pitfalls, can bring advantages. 

While Poles love their language, they also love hearing it mutilated 

“You get credit for 

trying or even failing 

to speak Polish” 

and disfigured by foreigners. It makes us laugh. Perverse? A bit. But 

for reasons I can’t quite explain our national pride is pleasantly tickled 

when we hear a poor foreigner trying to stumble through a phrase in 

Polish. Their surrender to our dropped Scrabble box of a language is 

somehow immediately endearing to us. 

This is no more so evident than when it comes to male-female 

relationships. In fact, I’d bet a ton of potatoes on it being a non-fail 

pick-up tactic. Many a time I’ve witnessed a Busty Barbara from 

Bia³ystok-type girl go weak at the knees before a foreigner braving the 

syllables of “Cześæ, mam na imiê...” (Hi, my name is...) in Polish. In any 

other country, said foreigner would probably be taken for being mentally 

ill. But not here. Proficiency and proper pronunciation play no role – you 

just get credit for trying or rather, for failing. Naturally, it takes a bit more 

than bad Polish to progress from there. But it’s a start. 

Finding love is just one perk of speaking Polish. It works like a charm 

in other situations, too. A casual “poproszê” (please) in a restaurant will 

probably get you a bigger steak, a “dziêkujê” (thank you) in a pub might 

make your drinks a bit stronger and a “dzieñ dobry” (Good day) will be 

a better gift for your business partners than a bottle of fine wine. And if 

a stray syllable or two ends up with your receiving a sausage with milk 

rather than the tea with milk you thought you’d ordered, well, tasting 

new and odd combinations is one of the beauties of travel. 

Home… & Away 

Our Polish columnists 

WIZZ London resident Kasia Trzcińska-Draper 

One of the finer aspects of living in London is that while you have the 

best of urban culture at hand, you’re also never too far from a park, an 

open space, public gardens or a stretch of river. British summer time 

arrived on the last Sunday of March, and by the time you read this I 

should be able to exchange my winter coat and staying-in habit for the 

some lighter attire and the pleasure of the great outdoors. 

Most Londoners agree with me, it seems, even those who spend most 

of their week in an office. After a few days of relatively warm summer 

sunshine – and especially during an early heatwave– you’d be lucky 

to find an unoccupied patch of grass anywhere during the lunch hour. 

Unlike in Poland and perhaps most of continental Europe, nobody will 

stop you from walking across or sitting on the grass – that’s right, any 

grass, even if it’s meticulously manicured, save perhaps a putting green. 

So if a local office worker can venture outside on his lunchbreak , 

you should too. Bring a picnic and a bottle, if you want. While getting 

seriously plastered anywhere outside of a public bar is generally frowned 

upon, nobody will bat an eyelid if you enjoy a glass of wine or a beer 

with your sandwiches in the park. Not on the tube or a bus, however. 

Soon after he was elected, London Mayor Boris Johnson introduced a 

ban on consuming alcohol on public transport. 

Well, forget public transport. After all, in sunny weather it’s better 

to walk, especially alongside the Thames. Further up the river you 

can easily lengthen your stride and breathe in some fresh air. As you 

“You don’t have to 

walk too far to feel 

that you’ve left 

city life behind” 

go, watch out for the truly dedicated runners swishing past you, the 

very fit-looking ones – they are probably getting ready for the London 

Marathon (starting in Greenwich Park in the morning of 25 April). 

You don’t even have to walk too far to feel that you’ve left the city life 

behind. Just past Chelsea Bridge, while walking along the south bank 

of the Thames, you’ll happen upon Battersea Park. This is a quirky gem 

– home to the Children’s Zoo, a boating lake, a bandstand, a small but 

vibrant gallery, sub-tropical gardens, a cycle hire, a Peace Pagoda and 

many a slope from which you can roll down pretending that you are not 

a parent to your squealing-with-joy children, but their best mate. Then 

again, you will be their best mate if you bring them here. 

www.virginlondonmarathon.com 

www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

© Marek Dusza 

© Kydrynski 

The violinist will showcase 5 different projects. 

One that promises to be especially interesting 

is the Chopin Super Group featuring the outstanding 

pianist Janusz Olejniczak and vocalist 

Anna Maria Jopek. The group will pay homage 

to Poland’s greatest composer in honour of the 

200th anniversary of his birth. Meanwhile, Nigel 

Kennedy‘s Orchestra of Life project comprises a 

wide array of musical styles. This is the artist‘s latest 

idea for an original presentation of music from 

various periods and of various styles: from Bach 

all the way to Ellington. 

As not everyone may know, Kennedy is an avid 

fan of the clubs Aston Villa and Cracovia, and he 

has set out to express his love of football through 

music. He and a group of jazz players will perform 

a soundtrack to the memorable England-Poland 

match which took place at Wembley Stadium 

in 1973. The draw resulting from the match was 

ANNA MARIA JOPEK 

NIGEL KENNEDY’S POLISH WEEKEND 

The Spring Bank Holiday on the last weekend of May will be a real celebration of 

Polish music in London. The Southbank Centre on the bank of the Thames is set to 

host 10 concerts by renowned performers including Zbigniew Namysłowski, Janusz 

Muniak, Jarek Śmietana, Anna Maria Jopek, and Janusz Olejniczak as well as the 

bands Kroke and Zakopower. The weekend‘s guide to Polish culture and tradition will 

be Nigel Kennedy, the accomplished and eccentric violinist, enthusiast of Poland and 

Cracovian by choice. “Poland has an unbelievably rich music scene. I want to bring 

Polish culture to London and briefly transform the Southbank Centre into a miniature 

Poland,“ announced Nigel Kennedy. 

the cause of England‘s failure to qualify for the 

World Cup for the first time in history. “There is a 

similarity between football and music – football 

focuses the attentions of huge numbers of people, 

which is also the aim of music. It‘s the same 

in every country, without any difference,“ emphasises 

Kennedy. Music will become a universal and 

super-national commentary to the match shown 

on the screen. 

The violinist will also take the stage with his jazz 

ensemble consisting of young Polish musicians, 

whose superb A Very Nice Album was released by 

EMI Music. The group’s pianist, Piotr Wyleżoł, will 

in turn present his own trio. 

Needing no introduction is Kroke, one of the 

world’s premier klezmer music outfits. Their London 

performance with Nigel Kennedy will showcase 

their critically acclaimed East Meets East 

album, which brings together elements of world 

music and jazz improvisation. 

Three exceptional Polish jazz musicians – saxophonists 

Zbigniew Namysłowski and Janusz Muniak, 

and trumpeter Robert Majewski – will give 

a performance of straight ahead jazz in a way 

only they can, in highest-calibre world-class style. 

They will be the soloists in Namysłowski’s Big 

Band, which Kennedy acknowledges as one of the 

best he’s ever heard. We can also look forward 

to hearing the quartet headed by leading guitarist 

Jarek Śmietana perform their “Autumn Suite”, 

a composition both complex and highly-refined 

in terms of arrangement. 

But jazz and classical are not all we can expect to 

hear. Anna Maria Jopek and her band will demonstrate 

their abilities in fusing many musical styles. 

Her incredible voice and enthralling delivery have 

been winning over listeners throughout Europe, 

Japan and the United States, where she took 

part in a concert commemorating the 50th anniversary 

of bossa nova. Also slated to perform is 

Zakopower, headed by Sebastian Karpiel-Bułecka, 

with their unique fusion of highlander music, pop, 

and club rhythms. As an added attraction, the 

audience will be treated to a breakdance display 

by the Missionaries of Rhythm, who regularly delight 

crowds in the market square of Cracow’s Old 

Town. 

Finally, to cap off the event, Nigel Kennedy invites 

everyone to a late night of jazz jam sessions and 

DJ sets. 

The Polish weekend in London, with its diverse 

line-up and schedule of events, promises to be 

a uniquely exciting event; undoubtedly a truly 

memorable one for audiences and performers 

alike. 

MAREK DUSZA 

www.PolskaYear.pl


Milan 

Getting 

personal 

in Milan 

Get to grips with the city’s dazzling array of 

boutiques, stores and shops with your very 

own personal shopper 

Words Sarah Lane Photos Adam Scott 

“I look like a monster if I wear yellow,” claims 

Anna Maria Lamanna, personal shopper, fashion 

expert and image consultant. Quite honestly it’s 

hard to believe that this tall, slim blonde could ever 

appear anything other than glamorous and chic 

– she certainly wouldn’t be out of place on a catwalk. 

Born in such a style capital as Milan, Anna 

Maria has always been surrounded by fashion 

and for her it’s an intrinsic part of life. She never 

misses the seasonal fashion shows and in-store 

previews of new collections. “I’d go anyway just 

to keep up-to-date but it’s also vital for my work 

to know all about the latest trends and what the 

various stores are selling.” 

Quick to banish the image of an obsessive airhead, 

she actually comes over as incredibly practical and 

professional. “I certainly don’t follow fashion blindly,” 

she says. “As I tell my clients, you have to 

be objective about yourself and interpret fashion 

to suit your physique and style. We’re all made 

differently and nobody can look good in everything.” 

Wise words indeed. 

“Sometimes people – both men and women – 

show me a picture of how they’d like to dress 

that’s just unrealistic,” she says. “I have to tell 

them, in the nicest possible way, that it’s simply 

not going to work for them and then steer them 

onto something they’ll look good in.” 

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Milan 



Milan 

After graduating in Public Relations, Anna 

Maria worked for 12 years as a fashion co-ordinator, 

advising fashion companies on what’s most likely 

to sell and how best to market new products. “It 

was fascinating work but the hours were incredibly 

long,” she recalls and in 2003, married and with a 

young family, she realised that she needed a 

career with more flexibility. 

Having come across personal shoppers in the 

USA, Anna Maria decided to import the profession 

into Italy and opened her own agency. Working 

from home she’s now able to dedicate more time 

to her husband and two 

children but she’s never had 

any regrets about leaving her 

former career. “I adore this 

job,” she says. “I meet so 

many interesting people and 

it’s amazing when I can make 

a real difference to their 

lives. Lots of people, 

particularly women, are full of 

insecurities and part of 

my job lies in making them 

feel more confident about the 

way they look.” 

If you feel the need to refresh your image but 

aren’t sure how or if you just don’t have time to 

scour the stores for the right clothes or accessories, 

then the services of a personal shopper such as Anna 

Maria can be invaluable. She’ll meet you at your 

hotel or pick you up from the airport or station. “A 

minimum of time together before we hit the shops is 

essential – it allows me to quiz my client about what 

they want to buy and find out their budget. It also 

gives me the chance to gauge their style and decide 

where best to take them,” she explains. Often 

“I have to tell them, in the 

nicest possible way, that it’s 

simply not going to work” 

It’s all big 

names and the 

famous brand 

icon of the city, 

the Golden 

Quad, when 

you’re looking 

for labels 

and style 

she’ll call ahead to ensure a personal welcome at 

the top stores and prime shop assistants on what 

they’re looking for. 

“You should have a clear idea of what you want 

when you set out on a shopping trip in Milan, or 

anywhere really, and avoid impulse buys,” advises 

Anna Maria, who’s met plenty of shopaholics. 

“When I’m at someone’s house for image 

consultation we’ll go through their wardrobe 

together and decide what works and what should be 

got rid of,” she explains, “I’ve often seen stockpiles of 

unworn purchases, bought on impulse.” 

This phenomenon is portrayed in the 2009 

film Confessions of a Shopaholic based on Sophie 

Kinsella’s series of novels, the latest of which, Mini 

Shopaholic, is due out in September. As a shopping 

expert, Anna Maria was invited to take part in a TV 

show last year to comment on Confessions, “I really 

enjoyed the film but unfortunately there’s a lot of 

truth in it,” she smiles wryly. 

A good place to start an exploration of Milan’s 

multitude of shopping options is Piazza Duomo, 

the perpetually buzzing square that’s dominated 

by the city’s stunning Gothic cathedral. As Anna 

Maria explains, the best medium-range shops are 

to be found between the cathedral and Piazza San 

Babila; from here take Via Montenapoleone and 

you’re in the Golden Quad. 

Almost like a parallel universe, this compact

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Milan 

Anna Maria 

can tailor 

her personal 

shopping for 

the big brands 

or the budget 

bargains 



Milan 

network of streets is a haven for fashion fiends 

with its dense concentration of top designer stores 

such as Prada, Versace, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and 

many more. Even if it’s out of your range, come just 

to feast your eyes on the elaborate window displays 

and mingle with the beautiful, immaculately dressed 

shoppers gliding from shop to shop with clutches of 

exclusive shopping bags. 

“Not everyone can afford to shop in the Golden 

Quad of course and I’m more than happy to go 

to ordinary high-street stores,” says Anna Maria. 

“In fact, my advice to anyone is to spend less on 

what I call throwaway items, such as t-shirts that 

you’ll wear for just one season, but invest more in 

important purchases like suits, bags and coats 

that’ll last longer.” 

If cutting-edge style is your thing, head for the 

areas around Corso Garibaldi and Corso Como and 

for quality hand-made items try the villagey district 

of Brera just beyond the La Scala opera house. 

Navigli, on the other hand, is the place to go for 

vintage styles to create a look that’s truly individual 

and there are lots of arts and crafts studios to 

browse round here too. 

Brera and the Navigli canal district are also great 

for an evening out. “I love the Brera district best,” 

says Anna Maria. “Now that spring is here and the 

chilly winter weather has finally gone you can eat 

at outside tables and the shops start staying open 

late in the evenings – fantastic! Remember too that 

spring is the right moment to start revamping your 

wardrobe for the coming summer season,” she adds. 

So, what should we be wearing this season? 

According to Anna Maria “bright colours are 

back – electric blue and emerald green in 

particular, but also shocking pink and acid lemons 

and limes.” She advises just a touch of such 

startling colours, for accessories perhaps, 

“If all that 

shopping makes 

you hungry, take 

a well-earned 

break and refuel. A great 

place for lunch is the seventh 

floor of the vast La Rinascente 

department store in Corso 

Vittorio Emanuele on the corner 

of Piazza Duomo. It has fabulous 

views over the cathedral.” 

WIZZ writer Sarah Lane 

Left: Fancy 

footwear 

dominates 

plenty of Milan’s 

retail space. 

Below: 

Moschino’s 

award-winning 

shop window 

display turns 

heads 

teamed up with something more neutral. 

And as for shapes? “Go for straight, closer fitting 

trousers and skirts with softer lines for tops.” Mini 

skirts and shorts are still around, too, but as Anna 

Maria points out, you should only wear these if you 

have the right figure – and with all the Pilates, 

running and gym workouts she does, Anna Maria 

herself can wear them with ease. 

Men too will have to keep themselves in shape 

this season if they want to flaunt the latest fitted 

jackets. “Luckily my husband, who I buy everything 

for, has a perfect physique,” she grins. 

Anna Maria accompanies individuals and small 

groups on shopping trips in and around Milan 

(€60 per hour). Other services include shopping on 

commission, tracing particular items and image 

consultation. Any language can be catered for. 

www.personalshoppermilano.com

Greetings 

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Shopping and fun? Turin, its fashion style and young clubs are waiting for you. 

Fly to Cuneo and enjoy it: we will make your holiday pleasantly unforgettable. 

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Barcelona 

Underwater 

Rugby teams 

from Madrid 

and Stuttgart 

compete in 

a Barcelona 

swimming pool 

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Barcelona’s water babies 

Below the shimmering surface, something 

lurks. Stealthily it moves towards me, 

readying for the attack. Sweat is gathering 

on my brow, my nerves are building as 

it inches closer and closer. But what’s 

this? A swimming cap with a number 

six emblazoned on it? I realise it’s only 

one of the underwater rugby boys in the 

aquamarine yonder. Yes, though our usual 

Words Xav Jud Photos Alicia Garcia Alvarez 

vision of the game is muddy boots and 

terrifying flying tackles, these guys have 

opted to leave terra firma for good… 

The Piscines Bernat Picornell swimming 

complex is a wonderful venue. Extensively 

refurbished when Barcelona staged the 

1992 Olympics, it’s situated on Montjuïc 

Hill. On my ascent, I was greeted with a 

panoramic view of a city that seems to have 

Barcelona 

a swanky boutique, bar or restaurant in 

every nook and cranny. I gazed out at the 

Catalonian capital’s enchanting harbour, its 

myriad of broad, leafy avenues and rousing 

architecture. The city’s swagger is not lost on 

its 1.5 million inhabitants, but underwater 

rugby turns out to be an import. 

“I was inspired to learn underwater 

rugby (UWR) five years ago when I saw 



some German guys playing in Colombia,” 

relates Alejandro, one of the organisers of the 

Barcelona team. In fact, this aquatic pursuit 

can trace its origins back to Cologne, when 

it was invented by Ludwig von Bersuda in 

1961. Initially seen as a way to improve the 

physical fitness of divers, a slightly modified 

Left: Underwater 

Rugby ace, Pol Tió 

Right: Barcelona Vs 

Stuttgart 

“Flippers frequently end up kicking 

parts of the body they shouldn’t” 

version soon spread to Scandinavia and 

some other European states. Three years 

later a Dr Franz Josef Grimmeisen made 

it competitive but it was only officially 

recognised by the World Underwater 

Federation CMAS in 1978. Now a host of 

nations – there’s a world championship 

every four years – has gone potty over it. 

I know I ought to join in with the guys 

and girls – since there aren’t too many 

participants in this sport, teams are often 

mixed, but as I’m about as co-ordinated 

as Bambi on roller skates, I give it a miss. 

Nonetheless I don some goggles and stick

ALICIA GARCIA ALVAREZ / XAV JUDD 

my head into the tepid liquid expanse to 

try to glimpse what’s going on. To be honest, 

at first I haven’t a clue: all I can see are 

the outlines of lithe figures colliding into 

shadows and a whirl of silhouettes drifting 

through the blue. 

“There are rules,” points out Alejandro. 

“And we have two referees under the water 

and one on the surface to make sure that 

everything goes smoothly.” It’s now all 

beginning to become clear even to a complete 

novice like myself: the pool is 3.5m-5m deep 

and the two teams (blue and white) score 

when they fling a ball into the opposition’s 

goal (a heavy metal bucket). However, you 

couldn’t imagine David Beckham doing one 

of his bendy, banana curlers with the object 

they use, which is shaped more like the one 

in soccer than in rugby. It’s much smaller 

and filled with saltwater. This makes it 

slightly negatively buoyant and thus able to 

be effectively manoeuvred through its less 

dense surroundings – the ball has to stay 

within this watery domain. 

Obviously, it’s an exhaustive pastime 

– the 12 members in each squad rotate on 

the fly during this subaqua romp – so it’s 

no surprise that there are frequent blow 

ups. And there’s no way to shout or scream 

out your frustration when you’re immersed. 

Thus, masks are pulled and snap back, 

snorkels bent and shunted and flippers (so 

big they look like they should be on a Walt 

Disney character) frequently end up kicking 

Barcelona 

The Barcelona 

Underwater 

Rugby team 

come up for air 

parts of the body they shouldn’t. In all of the 

madness and mayhem and because of the 

3-D nature of UWR, disoriented participants 

have even been known to put the ball into 

their own net. I reckon I’m missing out; 

perhaps it’s time I brushed up on my front 

crawl so that I can join these hunks in 

trunks in their loopy bubblefest. 

www.barcelonarugbysub.net 

“Out in the depths of 

Barcelona’s swimming pools, 

the underwater rugby players 

combine the strangest of 

sporting disciplines.” 

WIZZ writer Xav Jud 



24 Rock ’n’ Roll hours in Oslo 

You might not think of Norway as being a very rock ’n’ roll kind of country, but its capital Oslo has turned into 

a vibrant nexus of live music. Here’s a snaphot guide to surviving a day of the best venues in Europe 

Words Chris Beanland 

DAY 

ONE 

1600hrs 

Tilt 

I step off the train from the airport and 

straight into a snowstorm. It’s -11ºC 

and that means one thing – get inside, 

have some beers and watch some music. 

Just off the main square, Youngstorget, 

is Oslo’s coolest and newest DJ bar, Tilt. 

It has pinball machines, shuffleboard 

and 1990s décor, and Oslo’s finest 

look as cool as those you’d bump into 

in London or Barcelona. A Ringnes 

beer for 50 Norwegian kroner (€5.50) 

reminds you it’s not cheap here. Once 

you’ve accepted you’re in an expensive 

city, you can get on with having fun and 

worry about the costs later. Bastugata 

1900hrs 

Hell’s Kitchen 

When hunger strikes head to the 

place that all the bands in town 

eat at – Hell’s Kitchen. Found 

back down on the main square, 

Youngstorget, it’s an unpretentious 

bijou bar and eatery with bare brick 

walls and young people hanging 

out drinking beers and snacking 

from the menu of a dozen, thin crust 

pizzas for 110-140 kroner (€12-15). 

Now I’m ready to rock. Møllergata 23

2030hrs 

Fisk og Vilt 

Norwegians claim that Oslo is third only to London and New York for the amount of live 

music to check out. That Oslo has a population of less than 600,000 makes the claim 

even more stark – they are crazy for music. I head to Fisk og Vilt (Meat & Fish), a trendy 

little dive bar – diagonally across Youngstorget and down the Torgata sidestreet, to check 

out Norwegian dance-rock trio CCTV (left). This place is a real hipster bar, where the 

beautiful people drink – though actually, most Norwegians are beautiful. Pløensgate 

Oslo 

2130hrs 

Sentrum Scene 

I’m in town for by:Larm, the annual 

festival of Scandinavian music. Don’t 

worry that you’ve missed it – Øya 

Festival in August will be good, too. 

Sentrum is where Oslo host big gigs; 

it’s cavernous inside. We’re here to 

watch Danish indie band Efterklang 

(left). And what a band they are – I 

stagger west across town to the Garage 

with shivers going up my spine from 

their showstopping performance. 

Arbeidersamfunnets Plass, 

www.rockefeller.no 

2300hrs 

Garage 

In fact I’m in so much of a daze that I slip on 

the ice on my way over. People regularly break 

bones slipping on the ice here – so be careful 

during your indulgent nights out. The Garage 

is one of the oldest live music venues in town. 

It’s a grotty basement pub that feels like a 

proper hairy biker’s black metal venue. But 

the band on stage are good-looking girls – the 

wonderful Giana Factory (left), a Copenhagen 

electro-indie act. More beers in the upstairs 

bar here are drunk after they finish. I end up 

talking music to a guy called Frederik in the 

courtyard – turns out he’s actually a guitarist 

with Efterklang. I tell him how much I rate the 

band. Oslo’s so small that bumping into rock 

stars is almost a certainty. Grensen 9, 

www.garageoslo.no 



Oslo 

0100hrs 

Stratos 

It’s time for a dance! I head up to 

Stratos, Oslo’s most amazing venue, 

which is perched on the 12th floor of 

an office block in the very centre of 

the city. I get talked into performing 

some stupid rock star star-jumps on 

the roof, but am careful not to slip off 

and fall to my death, despite being 

somewhat inebriated by now. The 

tunes are from Diskjokke (above), 

a Norwegian electronic dance act 

who’s played all over Europe. Time to 

head inside and make some clunky 

English breakdance moves which 

causes much mirth among the hip 

Oslo girls who hang out here. Well, 

you can’t be a cool rocker all night. 

Youngstorget 2a, www.stratos.as 

“With so 

many 

amazing 

venues and 

music every 

weekend, 

it turns out 

that Oslo is 

Europe’s new 

music capital!” 

WIZZ 

writer Chris 

Beanland 

0400hrs 

Royal Christiana Hotel 

Bedtime, and after a pot of warming cod and tomato stew from 

a takeaway (a local delicacy in fish-mad Norway), it’s back to 

the hotel – the Royal Christiania. This is the central hotel for 

by:Larm and touring bands playing in Oslo stay here, too. New 

Order’s Peter Hook is just one of the stars that have slept here, 

and it’s so big (at 1000 rooms) that it’s the perfect place for a 

secret afterparty. You just have to try to keep the noise down. 

Bishop Gunnerus’ gate 3, www.clarionroyalchristiania.no 

DAY 

TWO 

1500hrs 

Oslo Opera House 

After a rock star lie-in, I’m 

feeling a bit worse for wear. 

So it’s down to the harbour to 

sightsee the eye-popping Oslo 

Opera House (left), a venue for 

a more serene type of music. 

This handsome modernist 

masterpiece sits by the sea 

and speaks of a more grown-up 

Oslo. The breeze and the cold 

make me feel more sober, but 

I know I’ll be back for another 

lost weekend of live music 

in this jewel of Scandinavia. 

Kirsten Flagstads plass 1, www. 

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Dortmund 

Dortmund loves U 

Jeroen van Marle finds out what Europe’s Capital of Culture 2010 has to celebrate 

While Dortmund is mainly known for 

its industrial past, producing much of 

Germany’s coal, steel – and beer – in the 

1950s and ’60s, outsiders should know that 

the city and the surrounding Ruhrgebiet 

region have changed dramatically since 

then. Industrial areas have been given new 

life as museums, parks and cultural venues, 

the harbour now has a year-round beach and 

the city is now one of Germany’s greenest. 

After many years of economic hardship 

and hard work, the 2010 European Capital 

of Culture status afforded to Dortmund 

and the whole Ruhrgebiet area is a fitting 

reward, and with over 400 events taking 

place in Dortmund alone, it’s finally time 

to relax and celebrate a job well done. So, 

where’s the party? 

The undoubted highlight of the 

2010 celebrations is the opening of the 

Dortmunder U Centre for Art and Creativity, 

housed in the remarkable 56m high Union 

Brewery storage tower, which dates from 

1927. Also known as the U-Turm (U-tower), 

it’s immediately recognisable by the 11m 

tall “U” on the roof and is set to become the 

centre of a brand new “creative city district” 

adjoining Dortmund’s Old Town area. The 

complex has been stripped to the essentials, 

floors have been removed to create a 45m 

high atrium and the U gleams from its fresh 

layer of gold paint. It’s not just an example 

of beautifully renovated industrial heritage 

– the Dortmunder U is also a new focal point 

for development and investment in the city 

centre, and a highly visible symbol marking 

Dortmund’s successful transformation. 

The Dortmunder U opens with the Local 

Hero exhibition on 9 May, where Dortmund 

seizes the chance to show off its own 

exhibitions, concerts and film screenings. 

Later that month filmmaker Adolf 

Winkelmann’s Moving Pictures installation 

projects films onto the exterior and 

The 

renovated U- 

Turm building is 

the city’s design 

benchmark, 

inside and out 

“The ‘U’ is a fantastic 

addition to Dortmund’s 

industrial heritage trail. 

Just rent a car or bike, 

grab the trail map from 

the tourism office and 

off you go!” 

WIZZ writer 

Jeroen van Marle 

throughout the spectacular building. The 

7th floor “Cathedral”, named after its huge 

concrete arches holding up the roof, opens as 

a restaurant with dazzling penthouse views 

of the city in August. Just a month later, the 

Museum Ostwall will reopen on the fourth 

and fifth floors with its fantastic collection of 

20th- and 21st-century art. Finally, October 

sees the opening of the sixth-floor temporary 

exhibition on art and film from 1950 to the 

present day, a collaboration between the 

museum and Paris’ Centre Pompidou. 

But that’s not all. Away from the tower 

there’s plenty to see and do this year. The 

Klangvokal Festival from 11 May to 10 

June has concerts in all possible genres, 

from classical, world and jazz to pop, 

while the Choir Festival brings together 

Germany’s best choirs from 12 to 16 May. 

The Westfalenpark hosts the Juicy Beats 

electronic and independent music festival on 

31 July and electro fans can’t afford to miss 

the festival of electronic music and digital 

pop culture from 28 to 30 October. 

Late May is a good time to visit 

Dortmund’s industrial heritage as over 

30 former coal mines will be the centre of 

attention, each marked with large helium 

balloons and the centre of street parties for 

both locals and visitors. Finally, the B1/A40 

highway, the Ruhrgebiet’s main transport 

artery, will become the world’s longest 

party on 18 July, when 60km of the road 

will be closed for traffic from 11am to 5pm 

and filled with 20,000 tables seating tens of 

thousands of partying people. 

Dortmund industrial, grey and boring? Not 

in 2010, it isn’t. The locals have their minds 

set on partying, and this May the festivities 

kick off. The good news for travellers is that 

many of the events are free, and that the 

locals are a welcoming bunch, proud to show 

how far their pleasant city has come. 

www.ruhr2010.dortmund.de 

Adolf Winkelmann, Hans Jürgen Landes

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Hamburg 

St Pauli’s 

trademark Skull 

& Crossbones 

fl ags add to the 

thrill and the 

energy of their 

matches 

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Hamberg’s FC 

St Pauli turns 100 

AC/DC’s heavy-metal anthem Hells Bells 

reverberates out of the PA system and 

around the Millerntor football stadium. 

A skull-and-crossbones logo flashes up on 

the big screen, as smaller Jolly Roger flags 

flutter on the corner posts. More than 23,000 

ardent fans – including the world’s only 

openly gay football-club president – let out 

a “Millerntor roar” of approval as their 

heroes come onto the field. 

It’s kick-off time again at another sold-out 

home game for Hamburg’s FC St Pauli, 

the team whose second-division status 

hasn’t stopped it gaining, according to 

marketing firm UFA Sports, some 20 million 

“sympathisers” in Germany. 

“Once at Millerntor, always at Millerntor,” 

supporter Iris explained a few hours earlier, 

having bussed 350km from Cologne with 

Words & Photos Sarah Johnstone 

friends to experience the “good vibrations” 

among the “ultra” fans in the south stand. 

In fact, the saying usually goes: “Once 

at St Pauli, always at St Pauli,” but Iris’s 

version suits the pre-match anarchy, as 

jubilant followers spill out of the bars, 

cafés and kebab shops from Hamburg’s 

student quarter, the Schanzenviertel, to the 

Reeperbahn’s nightlife and red-light district. 

This is no ordinary football melee, 

though. Typically left-wing, anti-racist and 

anti-sexist, St Pauli supporters are a special 

breed. They’ve insisted chauvinistic adverts 

be banned from their ground. They’ve had 

fierce rivalries with teams like Hansa 

Rostock, who contain a number of vocal 

right-wing extremists. Unable to match the 

skill or riches of the giant Hamburg SV, they 

revel in their underachievements. 



Hamburg 

“We’re second class,” one shirt boasts, in 

the club’s brown and white colours. But St 

Pauli’s anti-establishment ethos has won 

it fans beyond Germany. The Fan Shop 

on Brigitten Straße is in contact with fan 

clubs as far away as New York and Dubai. 

Members of Asian Dub Foundation and 

Sigur Ros have sported the paraphernalia. 

The Kaiser Chefs have played the team in 

one of its many charity matches. 

Celtic supporters from Glasgow consider 

Hamburg’s pirates a sibling team. Gearoid, 

a British Aston Villa supporter who’s also 

followed St Pauli for 15 years, believes the 

beer-drinking, rock-festival atmosphere at 

Millerntor is special. “It feels like football did 

before the big money took over,” he explains. 

Hermann Schmidt, author of FC St Pauli 

– The Fight Continues, calls it “pure football”. 

Born and raised in Hamburg’s workingclass 

St Pauli kiez (neighbourhood), the club 

officially turns 100 in May. Yet its rebel 

reputation was a late development. In 

the early 1980s, as local squatters in Hafen 

Straße waged a six-year battle against 

eviction by the city authorities, some of 

the punks, bikers, artists and other 

alternative types staging demonstrations 

also began attending FC St Pauli games. 

This “black block” turned every match into 

Dedicated 

St Pauli fan, 

Kerstin 

an event, introduced the pirate imagery 

and sharpened the right-on attitudes. 

As the club’s infamy spread, so did its 

fanbase. Now, helped by cheap tickets, 

ten times as many supporters turn up to 

matches, from ageing rockers to young 

families and all sorts in between. 

“It feels like football did 

In the intervening years, the Kiezkickers 

have had sticky moments, such as in 2002 

when dire financial straits prompted its 

fans to raise money through t-shirt sales 

and a beer tax of 50 cents in local bars. And 

it’s been relegated to the third division for 

stretches, such as 1979 to 1984 and 2003-7. 

But every underdog has its day, and 

St Pauli’s had a few of those, too. Club 

president Corny Littman, also a Reeperbahn 

theatre impresario, fondly recalls his club’s 

epic 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in 

2002. Others reminisce over a victory over 

Werder Bremen in the quarter-finals of the 

before the big money took over” 

Flag-waving 

fans outside 

Millerntor 

Stadium 

2006 Federation Cup, or hark back to four 

separate promotions to the top Bundesliga 

(in 1977, 1988, 1995 and 2001). 

“With St Pauli, there’s always something 

to fall back on when the football’s bad,” 

says Sven, a fan on Brigitten Straße, “but in 

2009/10 there’s been a lot of excitement over 

our success on the pitch.” 

Indeed, after each home-team goal, the 

Millerntor crowd lets rip a few “woo-hoos” 

to the sound of Blur’s Song 2, which has 

been getting increasing airplay at St Pauli 

this season. Will another promotion be the 

ultimate cult football club’s 100th birthday 

gift? A superstitious official spokesman 

will only say: “We’ll see…” 

www.fcstpauli.de 

“Because of FC St Pauli, pirate 

flags flutter across Hamburg. 

My favourites are the miniature 

ones on the ground’s corner 

posts, seemingly hairsprayed 

into position.” 

WIZZ writer Sarah Johnstone


Brussels 

Brussels 

has the 

last laugh 

Words Chris Beanland 

When I was trying (and failing) to woo 

my girlfriend several years ago, she told her 

friends that I looked like Tintin – and she 

told me to stop calling. I did look like Tintin, 

but I didn’t stop calling – and eventually she 

agreed to go out with me. But I remember 

my initial reaction to the Tintin comparison: 

“Does my hair really look that bad?” 

KERCHOVE 

So, armed with notebook and quiff (but 

DE 

sadly no Snowy, Tintin’s pet dog), I venture 

to Brussels to try and solve a little mystery VAN O. - 

that had been plaguing me for a while. The 

mystery of why Belgians love comics and BITC 

cartoons so much. In this city, there’s a comic © 

shop on almost every corner, murals scream 

from dozens of buildings and weird public art PHOTO

PHOTOS CHRIS BEANLAND 

looks like its popped out from a comic book. 

The Smurfs were born here, Marc Sleen 

and countless others drew strips for 

newspapers based here, and – yes – Hergé 

created the blond lad who served as an 

inspiration to a generation of wannabe 

reporters, myself included. Looking for clues, 

I planned to strip the Belgian capital bare. 

BELGIAN COMIC STRIP CENTRE 

My first port of call – the Belgian Comic 

Strip Centre, set in an inspiring art-nouveau 

building from 1906. The reasons why 

comics are so popular here, it seems, are 

two-fold: Belgians are wittier and more 

interested in the world, and accessible art 

is the way that they often express ideas 

about the world. The comic brings both of 

these things together. The city even held 

a Year of the Comics event last year to 

encourage people to come and explore this 

wonderful world of drawing. 

In the main hall of the museum, my eye 

is taken by a blue Smurf statue with a 

white hat on. The Smurfs were created by 

Belgian Pierre Culliford (aka Peyo) in 

1958, and went on to become beloved of 

kids around the world. 

There’s a statue of Asterix too, who made 

his first appearance a year later. Although 

his creator, Albert Uderzo, was a Frenchman 

he worked for Belgian newspapers, spent 

time in Brussels and was influenced by 

Belgian comics. Upstairs in the museum 

there are dozens of drawings of lesser-known 

characters from Belgian comics – known 

here as la bands dessinées or BD. 

I wander round the museum’s displays 

of historic cartoon strips. I learn that 

Belgian comics started later than in other 

nations, but that they quickly became the de 

facto European rivals to the dominance 

of the American comics. 

And there’s a tip of the cap to foreign 

countries. An exhibition of the best graphic 

novels of recent times includes the stories of 

Britain’s V for Vendetta, the USA’s Sin City 

and the tear-jerking Iranian story Persepolis, 

all recently made into films. 

MARC SLEEN MUSEUM 

I cross the Rue des Sables and imagine 

what it was like 50 or 60 years ago. This was 

Brussels’ version of London’s Fleet Street, 

where Belgium’s newspapers were based in 

the 20th century. In an old newspaper office, 

opposite the Comic Strip Centre, the Marc 

Sleen museum opened in June 2009. 

Opposite 

page: A huge 

mural from the 

comic strip, Ric 

Hochet 

Right: A lifesize 

Captain 

Haddock in the 

shop at the 

Belgian Comics 

Strip Centre 

Below: A display 

about recent 

graphic novels 

that have been 

made into fi lms 

Brussels 



Brussels 

“My eye is 

caught by a 

smurf statue 

in the museum 

main hall” 

The museum pays tribute to the artist 

who created the Adventures of Nero and Co 

comic strip in 1947 – which, at 55 years, is 

the longest-running comic strip produced 

by a single person in history. The cute 

characters from Nero adorn the walls of 

the small, smart new museum. 

STATUES AND MURALS 

Next I walk around the city, taking in 

some of the statues and wall murals that 

are marked out on a handy map from the 

Tourist Information Centre. The best statue 

is the one of Gaston Lagaffe, the shambling 

office junior, on Boulevard Pacheco. This 

dinky character’s name translates as Gaston 

“The Blunderer” and he was created by 

André Franquin in 1957. I see other wall 

murals featuring works by Ric Hochet and 

Victor Sackville and fall for the charms of 

the “cat on the bike” sculpture, La Cycliste, 

by Alain Séchas. This one-off is basically a 

seductive-looking cartoon cat. On a bike. It’s 

located outside the Galeries Royales. 

COMICS SHOPS 

I sit down with my dream snack – a piping 

hot cone of frites slathered in mayo for €3 

(surely Belgium’s other gift to the world) 

from a vendor on the street outside Galleries 

Royales Exchange. But then I must continue 

with my mission to get to heart of Belgians 

and their comics. I stroll through the historic 

Grand Place at the centre of Brussels and 

over to the MultiBD shop on Boulevard 

Anspach and then a few yards down the 

street to the Brusel comics shop. In both 

boutiques I browse through a plethora of 

comics and graphic novels in French, in 

Right: 

A Smurf 

welcomes you 

at the Belgian 

Comic Strip 

Centre 

Below: Comics 

and graphic 

novels at 

MultiBD, one 

of the many 

bookshops 

in Brussels 

catering for 

cartoon lovers 

Flemish, in English. There are mementos, 

toys and posters too – I spy a wonderful 

poster of the cover of the Tintin adventure 

Objectif Lune, which features a massive 

red rocket – the same red rocket that sits 

in the entrance hall of the Belgian Comic 

Strip Centre. Young people – mainly male, is 

has to be said – are reading the comics and 

deciding what to buy. The internet hasn’t 

dented their appetite for this stuff – yet. 

TINTIN 

So it is that I turn back to Tintin for my final 

stop on this journey of cartoon discovery. 

After leafing through Objectif Lune, and 

some books about his globe-trotting creator 

Hergé, I walk up to the Maison Tintin, near 

the Grand Place. A small display tells of 

Tintin’s birth in 1929 and his popularity 

around the world. Peter Jackson and Steven 

Spielberg are working on a film, which is set 

PHOTOS CHRIS BEANLAND

PHOTO © DANIEL FOUSSS - CBBD 

Characters 

from the bande 

dessinée (comic 

strip) Odilon 

Verjus jostle 

alongside 

a Brussels 

sidestreet 

for release in 2011, and will again thrust the 

loveable knickerbocker-clad reporter (and 

his Brussels home) into the limelight. 

A new museum to Hergé has also opened, 

just outside Brussels in Louvain-la-Neuve. 

I buy an “I Love Tintin” mug for my 

girlfriend and head for the airport – where 

there’s one last surprise waiting for me. 

Brussels is so beloved of the boy that they’ve 

put up a statue of him here. I only chance 

on the bronze of Tintin and Snowy as I’m 

walking up the stairs to the food court in 

the check-in hall. I smile as I walk away 

to board my plane. All the dots have been 

joined. TT would be proud. 

Fly to Brussels/Charleroi 

www.brusselsinternational.be 

Comic capers 

Belgian Comic Strip Centre 

www.comicscenter.net 

Marc Sleen Museum 

www.marc-sleen.be 

MultiBD (comics shop) 

www.Multibd.com 

Brusel (comics shop) 

www.brusel.com 

Tour of wall murals and comic statues around Brussels 

www.brusselscomics.com/en/route_parcours.cfm 

Boutique Tintin (shop) 

www.tintinboutique.com 

Musée Hergé 

www.museeherge.com 

Comics Festival, 8-10 October 2010 

www.comicsfestivalbelgium.com 

“I discovered that these homegrown 

heroes live not just in print 

in the bookshops of Brussels, but 

in the streets, in museums and in 

the national consciousness.” 

WIZZ writer Chris Beanland 

Brussels 



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Destinations 

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DESTINATIONS 

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RIGA, LODZ, 

ZARAGOZA 

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Kyiv 

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Bourgas 

Antalya 

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Destinations 

Antalya 

www.antalya.com 

Turkish lira/Euro 

Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 807 45 00 11 

SNAPSHOT 

Visit the old harbour at the foot of the 

sloping, traditional Kaleiçi district, with 

its watering holes and restaurants. 

FROM AIPORT TO CITY 

Look out for the Havaº bus which 

leaves on every half-hour from the 

airport terminal to the city centre and 

takes 35 minutes. Tickets, ¤4. 

FOOD 

Köy Değirmeni Restaurant 

Metin Kasapoğlu Caddesi 215a, 

+90 242 312 5599 

www.koydegirmeni.com 

“Hubbub” (ie, Busy with a capital B) 

is served with excellent Turkish food 

at reasonable prices (about ¤5 per 

head), with an all-in Weekday and 

Sunday Brunch (about ¤8 per head). 

Parlak 

Kazım Özlap Caddesi 7, 

+90 242 241 6553 

Great Ottoman cuisine set within the 

old city walls for about ¤8 per person 

(including a glass of wine). 

FRIENDS 

Uzaklar 

Eski Lara Caddesi 223a, +90 242 323 

4654, www.uzaklarantalya.com 

A quality bar with a great saloon 

atmosphere and live music, mostly 

Latin, blues and jazz. There’s a wide 

variety of international beverages and 

light food available at moderate prices. 

Akdeniz Çiçek Pasaj 

Uzun Çarºı Sokak 24-26, 

+90 242 243 4303, 

www.akdenizcicekpasaji.com 

Live Turkish music every night for the 

full local experience. An easy and very 

friendly venue where it is usual to drink 

Rakı served with ice and water. 

INSIDER TIP 

Use the mini-buses to get around (less 

than ¤2 for any destination) as taxis 

can be expensive. 

Words Jon Stigner 

Barcelona 

www.barcelonaturisme.com Euro Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 807 45 00 11 

SNAPSHOT 

For many residents the quieter months 

of April and May are the most beautiful 

of the year. Fewer tourists, warmer 

temperatures and sapphire blue 

skies ensure a more locally flavoured 

Barcelona, perfect for scouring the 

boutiques of El Born, feeling the sand 

between your toes or burning the 

midnight oil in the clubs. 

FROM AIRPORT TO CITY 

Use our P-AIR shuttle buse service 

between Barcelona International 

(El Prat) Airport and any address in 

Barcelona downtown and vice versa. 

The cost is €18 and €36 return. 

FOOD 

7 Portes 

14 Passeig Isabel II, La Barceloneta, 

+34 93 319 3033, www.7portes.com 

The iconic Barcelona restaurant 

opened in the 1836 and quickly 

became the place to see and be seen, 

playing host to some of the world’s 

most colourful characters. Salvador 

Dalí, Picasso and more recently 

director Pedro Almodovar all enjoyed 

its legendary rice dishes (there are six 

versions) in stylish, turn-of-the-century 

surrounds. Mains from €15. Lunch 

menu is €17.50. 

Tapioles 53 

Carrer de Tapioles 53, Poble Sec, +34 

93 329 2238, www.tapioles53.com 

This secret dining room is the brainchild 

of Australian chef Sarah Stothart, who 

wanted to treat diners to the kind of 

experience they might get if they ate at 

Barcelona’s 

Mercado 

Boqueria 

her home. Situated in an old umbrella 

factory, the mood is intimate and laid 

back featuring an eclectic tasting menu 

that changes daily. 

FRIENDS 

Banker’s Bar 

Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Passeig de 

Gràcia 38-40, 931 518 888, 

www.mandarinoriental.com 

Any hotel worth its salt in Barcelona 

these days must have a state-of-theart 

cocktail bar and they don’t come 

better than this, located in the vaults 

of a converted bank. You may not be 

able to afford to stay at the Mandarin 

Oriental, but you can at least dream 

while sipping a “banker’s” martini of 

premium vodka, cardamom, lemon 

juice and ginger, at €11. 

Opium Mar 

Paseo Marítimo 34, La Barceloneta, 

+34 902 267 486, www.opiummar.com 

Located at the water’s edge, 

Opium Mar is all about beach club 

glamour. Open from 11.30am, it’s the 

al fresco living room of the city’s 

beautiful people who like their sun, 

sea and sand with lashings of Cava. 

Resident DJs keep the mood upbeat. 

Bottle of Cava, €16. 

INSIDER TIP 

For a really fun way to see Barcelona, 

hire a goCar, complete with a GPS that 

tells you exactly where to drive while 

taking you on your very own personal 

tour that brings the city to life. 

www.gocartours.es 

Words Tara Stevens 

Bari 

www.viaggiareinpuglia.it/hp/en 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 899 018 874 

SNAPSHOT 

May sees the Fiesta di San Nicola, 

which reenacts the arrival of Saint 

Nicholas’ relics from Turkey in 1087. 

The best seats are between the San 

Nicola Basilica and the seafront. 


The Pugli Airbus will take you from the 

airport to Bari. A one-way ticket will 

leave you with change from €5. 

FOOD 

Ristorante Il Sale 

Via Marchese di Montrone 50-52, +39 

080 522 8959, www.ilsaleristorante.it 

Fish so fresh it seems to leap onto your 

plate, this high-end eatery also offers 

fine pasta dishes. 

Pizzeria da Nico 

Viale Japigia 73 

Simple and sensational, cheap and 

cheerful – a slice of pizza at Pizzeria 

da Nico uses fresh, locally sourced 

ingredients, and is the perfect 

companion when strolling round town. 

FRIENDS 

Alberosole 

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 13, +39 

080 523 5446, www.alberosole.com 

Located right on the port, this 

restaurant possesses a formidable wine 

cellar, with each wine having been 

tasted and selected by the in-house 

sommelier. A perfect place to unwind 

after exploring the town. 

I Tesori di Sicilia 

Via Andrea da Bari 79, 

+39 080 523 6101 

A delightful little café in the town 

centre, with a range of local sweets 

and liqueurs. 

INSIDER TIP 

Pay a visit to the 12th-century 

Norman-Hohenstaufen castle just 

behind the San Sabino Cathedral. This 

impressive fort is also currently home 

to the Puglia Department of Culture. 

Words Simon Guirao


Destinations 

Belgrade 

www.tob.co.rs Serbian Dinar Wizz Air: 0903 301 103 

SNAPSHOT 

I love Belgrade because of the city’s 

diversity. Party animals come for the 

clubs, culture vultures for the art and 

history. I like to enjoy a strong Balkan 

coffee and just watch the world go by 

on the bustling Knez Mihailova Street. 


The bus to Belgrade runs regularly, 

takes 35 minutes and is €1.50. Visit 

www.gsp.rs. A taxi into town costs €20, 

and takes 20 minutes. 

FOOD 

Daèo 

Patrisa Lumumbe 49, 

+381 11 2781 009 

Traditional Serbian cuisine gets no 

better than the fare on offer in this 

highly regarded restaurant. The grilled 

lamb and beef dishes are excellent 

and the Rakija (fruit-based brandy) is 

deliciously potent. 

Cosy 

Carice Milice 7, 

+381 11 328 6005 

www.cosybeograd.com 

The restaurant bar is renowned 

for some wild flamenco parties on 

weekends. Few can rival the ambience 

– or the food. Roast veal with all the 

trimmings is €21. 

FRIENDS 

Bar Central 

Kralja Petra 59, +381 11 26 26 444 

For the best cocktails in town visit 

this respected bar that doubles as 

the headquarters of the Barmen 

Association - offering educational 

courses for all levels of mixologists. 

Amphora 

Bulevar Nikole Tesle 

+381 11 26 99 789 

Visit Zamun Quay for a taste of 

the legendary floating nightclub 

scene. Amphora is one of the most 

refined venues with tasteful décor, a 

great drinks list and a more relaxed 

atmosphere. 

INSIDER TIP 

Be sure to take a trip to Kalemegdan, 

a picturesque park overlooking the city. 

Within the grounds is a 130-year-old 

fortress containing a military museum 

with over 3000 ancient weapons. 

www.muzej.mod.gov.rs 

Words Thomas Johanssen 

Bergen 

www.visitBergen.com 

Norwegian kroner 

Wizz Air: 820 50511 

SNAPSHOT 

For me, May is the best month to 

be in Bergen. It heralds the start of 

the Bergen International Festival, 

specialising in all areas of performance 

art with over 100 acts and some 

incredible venues. Events run from 26 

May 26 to 9 June all across the city: 


The bus to Bergen leaves every 20 

minutes, journey time is 30 minutes 

and costs €10. A taxi into town is €35 

and takes 20 minutes. 

FOOD 

To Kokker 

Enhjørningsgården 29, 

+47 5530 6955, www.tokokker.no 

The place where Hollywood stars and 

British royalty like to chow down when 

in town. Fish is a speciality. 

Wesselstuen 

Øvre Ole Bullsplass 6, +47 5555 

4949, www.wesselstuen.no 

Popular with the performing arts 

crowd. Reindeer in Madeira sauce, €30. 

FRIENDS 

Rubinen 

Rosenkrantzgate 7, +47 5531 7470 

www.rubinen.no 

A popular nightclub catering to the 

slightly older crowd (30+) with a music 

policy to match. Expect to hear hits 

from the 1960s onwards with plenty of 

live acts thrown in the mix. 

Garage 

Christiesgate 14, +47 5532 1980, 

www.garage.no 

Several internationally renowned local 

bands (Kings of Convenience and 

Röyksopp) started their careers here 

- it’s always worth checking out the 

line-up for the next big thing. 

INSIDER TIP 

The Bergen fish market is a sight not 

to be missed. It’s a hive of activity and 

worth a visit. www.torgetibergen.no 

Words Steve O’Rourke 

Bologna / Forlì 

www.commne.bologna.it 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 899 018874 / 899 018875 

SNAPSHOT 

Bologna hosts Human Rights Nights, a 

special film festival, from 10 to18 April 

(www.humanrightsnights.org). May is a 

highlight for cycling enthusiasts. Catch 

the 25th Dieci Colli race. www.garmin. 

it/minisiti/10colli 


To reach Bologna from Forlì’s Ridolfi 

Airport, take the bus to Forlì train 

station, from where regular trains to 

Bologna depart. It’s €3.50 (bus) plus 

€4.80 (train). www.forliairport.com 

FOOD 

Il Caminetto d’Oro 

Via de’ Falegnami 4, +39 051 26 

3494, www.caminettodoro.it 

With more than 30 years of history, the 

Caminetto d’Oro is a classic Bolognese 

restaurant serving quality local food 

such as tagliatelle al culatello. Expect 

to pay €45-50 per person. 

7 Archi 

Via Marchesana 6, +39 051 23 3227, 

www.ristorante7archi.it 

Lively restaurant situated among the 

medieval arches of Via Marchesana. 

Try octopus, Luciana-style, €8. 

FRIENDS 

Bar Wolf 

Via Masarenti 118,+39 051 34 2944, 

www.bar-wolf.it 

Bologna’s famous student bar, with live 

music from up-and-coming acts. It’s 

€9 for a litre of house red. 

Gelatauro 

Via San Vitale 98, +39 051 23 0049, 

UK newspaper The Observer 

described Gelatauro’s home-made 

ice-cream as “the tastiest in Europe”. 

It’s €2.10 for a amply filled cone with 

intriguing flavours such as fennel. 

INSIDER TIP 

In May, when the sun is out, the place 

to be is the Giardini Margherita public 

park on the south side of the city. 

Words Andrew Lawless 

PHOTOLIBRARY


Destinations 

Bourgas 

www.inyourpocket.com 

Lev 

Wizz Air: (0)29 603 888 

SNAPSHOT 

Now’s the time to hit the Bulgarian city, 

before it becomes full of tourists. 

The weather is warm but the beaches 

are still free from crowds. 


Take a bus into town from the stop 

outside the airport barrier. Buses 

depart every half-hour and tickets cost 

just 0.90 lev (€0.45). Or take a taxi for 

10-14 levs (€5-7). 

FOOD 

Bansko 

Kiril and Metodiy Square, 

+359 (0)56 95 0333 

The authentic smell of old Bulgarian 

recipes, the excellent taste of the 

wines from the rich wine list and the 

live music will make you feel really 

chilled and relaxed. 

Jersey 

27 Vardar Street, 

+359 (0)56 83 0403 

Fine music, a great variety of pizzas, 

salads and a stylish atmosphere 

– that’s what you will find here. 

FRIENDS 

Pure Club 

Atlantis Hotel, 58 Angel Dimitrov 

Street, +359 888 06 0633, 

www.atlantisinthesun.com 

A small club with minimalist design 

and really good sound - mainly house, 

chill-out and pop. 

Karaoke Bar 

2 Kliment Ohridski Street (in the 

Opera house), +359 (0)56 84 1637 

If you like the challenge of singing on a 

stage, but didn’t find the time or place, 

this is the perfect bar for you. 

INSIDER TIP 

The Sea Garden 

Within the park there is a casino, a 

small zoo and an open-air theatre. 

Nearby is the beach which in summer 

boasts coffee shops and clubs. 

Words Maya Kozareva 

Brussels / 

Charleroi 

www.brusselsinternational.be 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 0903 41405 

SNAPSHOT 

For Iris Day on 8-9 May, I love to stay 

out late for the evening bands and 

fireworks. On a clear day, head to 

the viewing point near Louise metro 

station. www.fetedeliris.be 


The shuttle bus service is available 

between Charleroi Airport and 

Brussels-Midi. One way is €13. 

FOOD 

Bonsoir Clara 

22-26 Rue Antoine Dansaert, 

+32 (0)2 502 0990, 

www.bonsoirclara.be 

With brightly coloured tiles and carpet 

from floor to ceiling, this relaxed but 

fancy eatery also has a snug bar at the 

back for aperitifs. The sole is €21. 

Les Brassins 

36 Rue Keyenveld, +32 (0)2 512 

6999, www.lesbrassins.com 

On the same road as Audrey 

Hepburn’s birthplace, this superb 

local is great value: Chicken vol au 

vents is €13.50. 

FRIENDS 

Beer Factory 

6 Place du Luxembourg, +32 (0)2 513 

3856, www.brasserie-beer-factory.be 

On a cobbled square next to the 

European Parliament, this new bar 

offers a wide range of beers (from €2) 

in brewery-style surroundings. 

MIM 

Hofberg 2 Montagne de la Cour, +32 

(0)2 545 0130, www.mim.be 

The beautiful Olde Worlde building 

of the Musical Instrument Museum, 

housing one of the largest collections 

in the world, has a great café. 

INSIDER TIP 

Look out for posters of outdoor events: 

there can be spontaneous parties in 

the public parks, with DJ sets. 

Words Poppy Bullock 

Bucharest 

www.bucharest.inyourpocket.com Leu Wizz Air: 0903 760 100 

SNAPSHOT 

You’ve timed your visit very well 

indeed. Bucharest does spring with 

aplomb; locals emerge from their 

winter hibernation and head for the 

nearest terrace the moment the 

temperature allows. Even the smallest 

café, bar or restaurant will find at 

least one table to stick outside on 

the pavement. 


Take bus 131 for 1.30 lei (€0.30) from 

the bus stop across the road outside 

arrivals. Honest cabs cost around 

40 lei (€9.50). 

FOOD 

St George 

Strada Francezã 44 

+40 (0)21 317 1087 

www.stgeorge.ro 

Hungarian food at bargain prices 

on the best street in Bucharest’s 

Old Town. The mutton stew with 

dumplings (21 lei; €5), like all the food, 

is accompanied every evening by live 

music from a wandering Gypsy band. 

Caru’ cu Bere 

Strada Stavropoleos 5, 

+40 (0)21 313 7560, 

www.carucubere.ro 

Stunning interiors, great Romanian food 

and an Old Town location mean you 

will need to wait for a table here if you 

have not booked. The platou of grilled 

meats for two at 54 lei (€13) is great 

value, as are half-litre glasses of their 

home-brewed beer (6.20 lei; €1.50). 

FRIENDS 

Divan 

Strada Francezã 46-48, +40 (0)21 

312 3034, www.thedivan.ro 

Currently the trendiest café in Old 

Town. Packed with comfy sofas, funky 

armchairs and fashionable locals, this 

place offers good coffee (from 8 lei; 

€1.95), cocktails and hookah pipes, 

and stays open until the early hours. 

Hard Rock Cafe 

Bulevardul Kiseleff 32, 

+40 (0)21 206 6261, 

www.hardrock.com 

Yes, it may be a bit naff where you 

come from, but here it is a legend 

and home to great live music every 

night. Add in the usual mix of excellent 

upmarket burgers, great cocktails 

(from 18 lei; €4.35) and plenty of 

outside seating and you have a winner. 

INSIDER TIP 

Always have your concierge/waiter 

call a taxi for you: getting into the 

wrong kind of taxi can be an 

expensive mistake. 

Words Craig Turp


Destinations 

Budapest 

www.budapestinfo.hu 

Hungarian Forint (HUF) 

Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 807 45 00 11 

SNAPSHOT 

Easter has its pagan aspect in Hungary, 

as menfolk go door-to-door to be 

doused in perfume and given a shot of 

brandy, as a sort of fertility rite! 


Use our P-AIR bus transfer between 

Budapest Ferihegy Airport and Deak 

Ferenc Square and vice versa. The cost 

is €4 single an €8 return.. 

FOOD 

Ráspi 

VI. Király utca 53, +36 30 411 1408, 

www.raspi.hu 

The Budapest branch of this landmark 

establishment has finally opened, 

providing quality Magyar fare. 

Zabas Tapas Restaurant 

& Winebar 

V. Széchenyi utca 14, +36 (0)1 312 1405 

A recently opened continental eaterie 

right in the business quarter. Paprika 

chicken breast is 2,680 forint (€10). 

FRIENDS 

Hintaló 

VIII. Bacsó Béla utca 15, +36 (0)1 210 

2296, www.hintaloiszoda.hu 

The “Rocking Horse” is a fantastic 

bohemian, two-floor drinkerie with 

DJ decks upstairs. 

Trefort Garden 

Near the Hungarian National Museum, 

a favourite haunt of students from the 

acclaimed Eötvös Loránd University, it’s 

an oasis of calm to catch up with friends. 

INSIDER TIP 

May Day, Majális, is still marked by 

outdoor family events. Catch them at 

the Városliget City Park. 

Words Peterjon Cresswell 

Catania 

www.sicilytourism.com 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 0899 018 874 

SNAPSHOT 

In late spring I like to visit the Etna 

National Park. There’s plenty of trails to 

explore in the shadow of the highest 

active volcano in Europe. 


A shuttle service leaves every 20 

minutes between 5am and midnight 

from the airport to the centre of 

Catania. A taxi into town costs €25, 

journey time is 15 minutes. 

FOOD 

Turi Finocchiaro 

Via Euplio Reina 13, +39 (0)95 715 

3573, www.turifinocchiaro.it 

As the weather warms up so does this 

100-year-old restaurant – proving to 

be one of the most popular eateries 

during the summer months. The pizzas 

are a must. Prices from €6. 

Osteria I Tre Bicchieri 

Via S. Giuseppe al Duomo 31, 

+39 (0)95 7153 540, 

www.osteriaitrebicchieri.it 

Considered one of the finest 

restaurants in Sicily and a wine list 

boasting over 1000 Italian wines. 

FRIENDS 

Catania Fish Market 

Around Piazza Pardo (near the 

Cathedral) 

The Catania fish market, as old as the 

city itself, is a must. Start early – it 

opens at 6am! 

Bed Café 

Via A. Di Giuliano 188, +39 (0)95 

250 3243 

A place to chill out and enjoy ambient 

electronic music, sipping deliciously 

potent cocktails perched on over sized 

sofas – a bit like Soho but in Sicily. 

INSIDER TIP 

Be sure to check out the Roman 

Amphitheatre, on Via Vittorio 

Emanuele, with gladiator tunnels and 

the smaller Odeum auditorium nearby. 

Words Matt McEwan 

Cluj Napoca Cologne 

www.clujnights.ro 

Leu 

Wizz Air: 0903 760 100 

SNAPSHOT 

Palinka, made from fermented plums 

or mixed fruit and distilled twice, is a 

must-do experience. 

FOOD AIRPORT TO CITY 

Use our P-AIR shuttle bus service 

between Cluj Napoca Airport and any 

address in Cluj downtown and vice 

versa. The cost is €10 and €20 return. 

FOOD 

Casa Ardeleana 

Complex Sora Shopping Center, B-dul. 

+40 (0)0264 439 451, 

www.casaardeleana.com 

Experience Palinka the Transylvanian 

way, this restaurant in the heart of the 

old downtown, serves complimentary 

shots with a traditional set menu, €8. 

Viena Restaurant 

Str. Pitesti 11, www.restaurant-viena.ro 

After shopping for souvenirs at the 

spring handcraft fair, cross the centre 

on foot and find reasonable prices and 

a great European menu. 

FRIENDS 

Diesel 

Piata Unirii 17 Telefon, +40 (0)264 

439 043, www.diesalclub.ro 

Celebrate Easter on the cusp of 

Eastern and Western cultures. This 

year Orthodox and Catholic Easter falls 

on same day, 4 April. You can watch 

the spectacular procession on Good 

Friday, a reenacting of the Biblical 

scenes that goes from Pta Unirii to Pta 

Pacii on good Friday from this bar. 

Amadeus Mozart Cafe 

Strada Pavlov 7, +40 (0)264 591 997 

Take the blossom tree stroll through 

the central part and sit for a coffee 

and the best of what remains of the 

Austro-Hungarian culinary delights. 

INSIDER TIP 

Around 10% of on your bill is a fair 

tip to give – as most staff in Cluj are 

students, it will be much appreciated. 

Words Shajjad Rizvi 

www.rhinemagazine.com 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021 

SNAPSHOT 

Expect some fireworks around the 

Rhine, especially on 1 May with the 

“Rhine in Flames” firework display. 


S-Bahn train S13 regularly departs 

from under the airport to Cologne 

(€2.20; 15 minutes). Bus 670, 

departing every half hour, is the fastest 

way to Bonn (€6.40; 30 minutes). 

FOOD 

Engelbät 

Engelbert Straße 7, Cologne, +49 

(0)221 246 914, www.engelbaet.de 

This friendly, homely restaurant serves 

over 50 varieties of crêpe – sweet and 

savoury. Try the Rudi for a delicious, 

spicy, filling main course (€7). 

Fellinis 

Clemens-August Straße 9, Bonn, 

www.fellinis-world.de 

Fellinis is a great all-rounder, great 

for brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee or 

a cocktail. The food is best enjoyed 

on a table outside. 

FRIENDS 

Café Bauturm 

Aachener Straße 24-26, Cologne, 

www.cafe-bauturm.de 

Bauturm is a Cologne institution, as 

much for its boho crowd and avantgarde 

menu, as its people-watching 

pavement tables. Try the New York, 

New York breakfast (€8.90). 

Frau Holle 

Breite Straße 54-56, Bonn, +49 

(0)228 652 322, www.frau-holle.com 

Bonn’s best-kept secret, Frau Holle 

offers the best coffee in the city, plus 

delicious breakfasts. 

INSIDER TIP 

Take a trip on a Rhine riverboat from 

Bonn to Koblenz and enjoy spectacular 

views of the Rhine valley and the start 

of the romantic Rhine’s rocky ravines 

and clifftop castles (prices from €28). 

Words Gaby Pinkner

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ALLOWANCES 200 cigarettes; OR 

100 cigarillos; OR 

50 cigars; OR 

250g tobacco 

From within the EU: 

You can bring in as 

much duty paid alcohol 

and tobacco as you 

like, as long as it is 

for your own use and 

transported by you. 

From outside the EU: 

The allowances listed 

here apply free of 

UK duty or tax, as 

long as goods are for 

your own use and are 

transported by you. 

The allowances are 

only available to those 

aged 17 and over. 

If we have reason 

to suspect that 

goods are not for 

your own use, you 

may be stopped and 

questioned by a UK 

Border Agency officer 

and your goods may 

be siezed. 

ALCOHOL 

16 litres of beer 

4 litres of still 

table wine 

1 litre of spirits or 

strong liqueurs over 

22% volume; OR 

2 litres of fortified 

wine (such as port or 

sherry), sparkling wine 

or other liqueurs 

OTHER GOODS 

£390 worth of all 

other goods including 

gifts and souvenirs 

SECURING OUR BORDER 

CONTROLLING MIGRATION 

Full allowance details are available online at 

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/allowances


Destinations 

Corfu 

www.corfu.gr 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 00 800 441 42 417 

SNAPSHOT 

Late May sees the Corfu Enterprise 

Exhibition take place at Barbati Beach, 

showcasing live local music. 


Only 3km away from Corfu town, a 

taxi costs less than €10, and buses to 

all parts of the island leave from right 

outside the airport. 

FOOD 

Dionysos 

Barbati Road, 

+30 266 309 1314 

A great place for reasonably priced 

local Corfiote cuisine – expect around 

€15 per main. The kleftiko is worthy of 

the gods, especially when eaten on the 

sea view terrace. 

Etrusco 

Kato Korakiana, +30 266 109 3342 

The award-winning Etrusco occupies 

the high-end of Corfu’s restaurants 

– something reflected in the price, and 

the quality of the food and wine. If you 

have the money, treat yourself – this is 

the A-list eatery on the island. 

FRIENDS 

Kassiopi 

This ancient village combines the 

antiquity of classical Greece with the 

more modern trappings of 21st-century 

life. Boat trips around the island and 

excursions to Albania are available and 

well worth taking. Prices start at €70. 

Mirtiotissa Beach 

On an island swimming in lush 

beaches, Mirtiotissa is something else. 

It hosts live music at Elia’s restaurant, 

and you can dance the night away at 

Dizi’s bar after your food. 

INSIDER TIP 

Hire a bike and explore the little coves 

along the island’s coast between Roda 

and Corfu Town to find your own 

deserted slice of paradise – smooth, 

untouched stone beaches around bays. 

Words Simon Guirao 

Cork 

www.corkcity.ie 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 1550 475 970 / 973 

SNAPSHOT 

Cork comes alive during the spring/ 

summer months when much of the 

living is done outdoors. My favourite 

stroll is through Bishop Lucey Park, 

which on Saturdays is transformed into 

an outdoor art gallery. 


Bus Éireann Air Coaches depart from 

outside Arrivals at regular intervals, 

and take 25 minutes to reach the city 

centre (€4.10 single/€7 return). 

FOOD 

El Vino 

The Elysian Tower, Eglington Street, 

+353 (21) 431 8530, www.elvino.ie 

Seafood is the specialty in this funky 

new tapas bar, which sources all of its 

prawns, scallops and crab locally. They 

also do great paella. 

Cafe Paradiso 

16 Lancaster Quay, +353 (0)21 427 

7939, www.cafeparadiso.ie 

Presided over by TV chef Dennis 

Cotter, this vegetarian restaurant never 

disappoints with dishes like carrot, 

almond and feta terrine that explain all 

the awards on the door. Mains are €23. 

FRIENDS 

The Hi-B 

108 Oliver Plunkett Street, 

+353 (0)21 427 2758 

A tiny, but wonderful old bar that’s 

struck a blow for sociable drinking by 

banning mobile phones. 

Cyprus Avenue 

Caroline Street, +353 (0)21 427 6165, 

www.cyprusavenue.ie 

This seven-night-a-week rock venue 

is the place to check out hot Cork acts 

like Fred, Fingersmith and Ladydoll. 

INSIDER TIP 

Hidden away down Mutton Lane and 

not in any tourist guides – except this 

one – the giant Pana Shuffle mural is a 

veritable who’s who of Cork characters. 

Words Stuart Clark 

Cuneo / Turin 

www.comune.torino.it/en 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 899 018 874 

SNAPSHOT 

It’s the business end of the Italian 

football season, so why not check out 

Juventus and their Italian internationals 

before they defend the World Cup? 


Twenty minutes from the Turin city 

centre, buses and trains depart every 

half-hour. Fares range from €3 to €6. 

FOOD 

La Sueva 

Via Duchessa Jolanda, Turin 

+39 011 434 6067 

A modestly priced pizzeria near the 

centre of town, this popular place is 

noticeable by the large crowds. For 

€20, you can expect a starter, pizza, 

garlic bread, drinks and some change. 

L’Acino 

Via San Domenico 2a, Turin 

+39 011 521 7077 

L’Acino is classy yet affordable. A fine 

place to sample typical Piedmont 

cuisine, the cheese-stuffed zucchini is 

as good as it sounds. 

FRIENDS 

Grom 

Piazza Paleocapa 1d, Turin, 

+39 011 511 9067, www.grom.it 

An ice-creamery of the highest quality, 

Grom is a favourite with the locals. 

Pick yourself up a pistachio ice cream 

before ambling round the corner to 

the exquisite Parco del Valentino. 

Museo Nazionale del Cinema 

Via Montebello 20, +39 011 813 8560, 

www.museonazionaledelcinema.org 

Housed in a former synagogue, this is 

a one-stop shop for all that is great in 

Italian cinema – be it the Torino Film 

Festival, or Fellini’s finest film moments. 

INSIDER TIP 

For €5 the Panoramic Lift, adjacent 

to the Museo Nazional Del Cinema, 

catapults you 85m to a little temple 

with an uninterrupted 360° view. 


Doncaster / 

Sheffield 

www.yorkshiresouth.com 

Sterling 

Wizz Air: 09044 759 500 / 49 

SNAPSHOT 

I’ll be taking a cheeky peak at the West 

End production of Calendar Girls at 

Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre, 12-24 April. 

www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk 


Regular airport bus to Doncaster 

Interchange with connections to 

Sheffield. From the airport, board the 

91, X19 or the hourly 707 shuttle bus. 

Single fare is €2.50 (€2.90). 

FOOD 

The Old Vicarage 

Ridgeway Moor, Sheffield, + 44 (0)114 

247 5814, www.theoldvicarage.co.uk 

The only Michelin-starred restaurant 

in the region. Tessa Bramley uses 

seasonal produce from her own 

kitchen gardens. Four courses, £60. 

Zinis Wine Bar & Restaurant 

1 Market Place, Bawtry, Doncaster 

+44 (0)1302 711115, www.ziniz.co.uk 

Just like “mamma used to make” but 

with a contemporary Italian twist. Two 

courses from £30. 

FRIENDS 

Bar 23 

8 Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, 

+44 (0)114 272 2323, 

www.23barandrestaurant.co.uk 

Friendly staff serve world beers, 

cocktails, top-shelf shots in the bar, 

while the adjoining restaurant offers 

fine dining, modern European dishes. 

Che Bar 

Silver Street, Doncaster, +44 (0)130 

263 8616, doncaster.chebar.co.uk 

This lively bar brings a flavour of 

Rio’s Mardi Gras festival to the city. 

Saturdays night means fire shows! 

INSIDER TIP 

Sheffield is one of the UK’s only cities 

still with a tram network. It covers the 

major sites. www.supertram.com 

Words Naomi Roberts


Destinations 

Dortmund 

www.dortmund.inyourpocket.com 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021 

SNAPSHOT 

Now that summer is near, Dortmund 

is gearing up for the European Capital 

of Culture events, and there are plenty 

of special events going on here as 

well as in neighbouring towns. 

www.ruhr2010en.dortmund.de 


The airport shuttle bus takes 20 

minutes and costs €6. 

FOOD 

Di Vinum 

Klepping Straße 28, +49 (0)231 586 

5429, www.di-vinum.de 

An excellent delicatessen and 

wineshop that doubles as a weinstube, 

a place to enjoy German wines and 

spirits together with good food. 

Mosaïque 

Vinckeplatz 1, +49 (0)231 122 336, 

www.restaurant-mosaique.de 

A cheerful North-African themed 

restaurant opposite a small park 

serving some great Tunisian tapas, 

lamb, fish and couscous. 

FRIENDS 

Bierhaus Stade 

Beten Straße 3, +49 (0)231 575 747, 

www.bierhaus-stade.de 

It’s all about beer and unadulterated 

fun at this rowdy house of beer and 

the relaxing terrace. 

Ratskeller 

Aplerbecker Marktplatz 21, +49 (0)231 

496 6787, www.ratskeller-do.de 

Party along with locals of all ages at 

this basement bar/restaurant in the 

centre of Aplerbeck, a few kilometres 

east of central Dortmund. 

INSIDER TIP 

Visit Krämer’s Distellery & Chocolate 

(Schwanenwall 31-35, +49 (0)231 

527 777, www.dortmunder-tropfen.de) 

for Dortmund’s finest chocolate as 

well as its own brandies. Try the sweet 

Dortmunder Tropfen. 

Words Jeroen van Marle 

Eindhoven / 

Amsterdam 

www.eindhoven.eu / www.amsterdam.nl 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 0900 777 0009 

SNAPSHOT 

This is the best time to visit. Not only 

are the fields blanketed with a sea 

of rainbow-hued tulips (especially 

Keukenhof Gardens near Amsterdam) 

but the country is abuzz with Queen’s 

Day fever on 30 April. 


The Phileas electronic bus leaves 

for Eindhoven city centre every 15 

minutes, €3.50. Non-stop express bus 

to Amsterdam, €41 return. 

FOOD 

Restaurant Kiekerjan 

Gestelsestraat 230, Eindhoven, +31 

(0)40 257 3275, www.kiekerjan.nl 

A local haunt featuring inspired takes 

on Mediterranean fare and a modernhippie 

vibe. Spare ribs, €15. 

Bridges Restaurant 

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 

+31 (0)20 555 3560, Amsterdam, 

www.bridgesrestaurant.nl 

Flock to this notable newcomer on the 

ground floor of The Grand Amsterdam 

Hotel for luscious aquatic delicacies as 

crab soup (€12) or monkfish (€28). 

FRIENDS 

Van Abbemuseum Restaurant 

Bilderdijklaan 10, +31 (0)40 238 1062, 

www.vanabbemuseum.nl 

Come for a generous helping of 

contemporary culture and treat 

yourself to a lunch and excellent views 

Brasserie Harkema Bar 

Nes 67, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 428 

2222, www.brasserieharkema.nl 

Oozes edgy energy and star appeal, 

this tobacco factory-turned-French 

brasserie serves well-priced dishes. 

INSIDER TIP 

Art Amsterdam stages over 120 solo 

shows at the RAI exhibition centre, 

26-30 May. www.artamsterdam.nl 

Words Anna J Kutor 

Frankfurt 

www.romantic-germany.info.com Euro Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021 

SNAPSHOT 

Frankfurt comes alive in late April with 

the annual Dippemess. Over the years, 

this event has become an excuse for 

fairground rides, food and wine-tasting. 

Don’t miss the museum all-nighter, on 

24 April, a one-off chance to visit the 

city’s finest exhibitions after hours. 


Bohr buses offers hourly connections 

to Frankfurt’s central train station. 

Allow for plenty of time to reach the 

airport, as the trip takes 1 hour 45 

minutes. A ticket is €12, available from 

the driver. Visit www.flyhahn.com 

FOOD 

Orfeo’s Erben 

Hamburger Allee 45, +49 (0)69 7076 

9100, www.orfeos.de 

At Orfeo’s you eat and watch movies 

all day. That in itself is enough to make 

it one of the most enjoyable places in 

town. What more could you want? 

Lokalbahnhof 

Darmstaedter Land Straße 14, 

+49 (0)69 3660 2966, 

www.lokalbahnhof.info 

This cosy German restaurant offers 

you hearty foods always cooked with 

the best and freshest ingredients. The 

traditional dishes are usually spiced 

with a hint of international cuisine and 

menus change on a weekly basis. 

FRIENDS 

English Theatre Frankfurt 

Gallusanlage 7, +49 (0)69 2423 1620, 

www.english-theatre.org 

Even if you don’t speak German, you 

can still take part in Frankfurt’s busy 

theatre scene. The English Theatre 

has been around for over 30 years, 

bringing an eclectic mix of productions 

– from drama to musicals – to the 

city’s stages. 

Chinese Garden 

Berger Straße 

The gardens are located inside 

Bethmann park and adhere strictly to 

feng shui principles – it is said Chinese 

craftsmen were brought in especially 

to build the site. Even if you think of 

yourself as a sceptic, it will be hard not 

to feel relaxed there. 

INSIDER TIP 

If you drive around the city, remember 

to buy a low-emissions sticker for the 

car, or you’ll risk paying a penalty. 

Words Ana Rego


Destinations 

Gdansk 

www.gdansk-life.com 

Zloty 

Wizz Air: 0703 503 010 

SNAPSHOT 

Springtime means time to dig into the 

cultural events scattered throughout 

the Tri-City area. Classical music 

aficionados shouldn’t miss the Gdansk 

Music Festival from 23 to 30 April. 

www.gdanskifestiwal.pl 


P-AIR bus transfer to and from Gdansk 

Airport. The price is €5 one way, €10 

return to Gdansk centre, and €10 one 

way and €20 return to Gdynia centre. 

FOOD 

Petit Paris 

ul. Ślaºka 21, Gdynia, 

+48 (0)58 620 1740, www.petitparis.pl 

The food served here is nothing but 

exquisite. Try the mouthwatering apple 

and foie gras appetiser at 55 zloty/€14. 

Czerwone Drzwi 

ul. Piwna 52-53, Gdansk. +48 (0)58 

301 5764, www.reddoor.gd.pl 

Located in the heart of Gdansk’s Old 

Town, Czerwone Drzwi (“Red Door”) 

is a cute little spot, ideal for tasting 

traditional Polish grub from Baltic 

herring to pierogi dumplings. 

FRIENDS 

Wedel Chocolate Cafe 

Ul. Bohaterów Monte Cassino 36, 

Sopot, +48 (0)58 550 0335, 

www.wedelpijalnie.pl 

Visit this prim and proper café for 

a taste of Poland’s past - Wedel 

has been one of the top chocolate 

producers for over 150 years. 

Cyrano & Roxane 

Ul. Bohaterów Monte Cassino 11, 

Sopot, www.cyrano-roxane.com 

This cheerful, kid-friendly winebar is 

the perfect place to relax with a glass 

of red and nibble on some tasty treats 

like French cheese and pate. 

INSIDER TIP 

Looking for a unique gift? Gdansk is 

the world’s amber capital (see page 21). 

Words Kasia Ostrowski 

Glasgow 

www.seeglasgow.com 

Sterling 

Wizz Air: 0904 475 9500 / 499 

SNAPSHOT 

It only happens every two years so I’m 

sure to visit the Glasgow International 

Festival of Visual Art from 16 April to 3 

May. www.glasgowinternational.org 


A Stagecoach X77 express goes to 

Buchanan Bus Station from 6.30am to 

10.30 pm, taking 50 minutes. It’s £5 

(€5.70) single and £9 (€10.30) return. 

FOOD 

Two Fat Ladies 

118a Blythswood Street, 

+44 (0)141 847 0088, 

www.twofatladiesrestaurant.com 

Known for the best fish dishes in the 

city, this city-centre branch is high on 

the list of many visiting gastronomes. 

Café Gandolfi 

64 Albion Street, +44 (0)141 552 

6813, www.cafegandolfi.com 

The polished wood décor adds to the 

relaxed atmosphere in this deceptively 

popular café, serving modern 

European food with a Scottish twist. 

Haggis, Neeps and Tatties £12.50 (€15). 

FRIENDS 

Nice & Sleazy 

421 Sauchiehall Street, +44 (0)141 

333 0900, www.nicensleazy.com 

For a lively drink or two check out this 

well-established watering hole – open 

till 3am every night of the week and 

with regular live music gigs. 

Glasgow Science Centre 

50 Pacific Quay, +44 (0)141 420 

5000, www.glasgowsciencecentre.org 

This attraction actually contains three 

individual facilities; the IMAX cinema, 

Glasgow Tower and the Science Mall. 

Kids will enjoy the Viking adventure, 

How to Train Your Dragon. 

INSIDER TIP 

Head over to the stunning Victorian 

wrought iron Kibble Palace in the 

relaxing Botanic Gardens. 

Words Natalia Lloyd 

Gothenburg 

www.goteborg.com Krona Wizz Air: 0900 100 3310 

SNAPSHOT 

Liseberg Amusement Park is the 

biggest in Scandinavia and opens this 

year on 24 April. Don’t miss attractions 

such as the Canon, Fear of Hights or 

the Screaming Swing. www.liseberg.se 


Buses to and from the city centre 

every half-hour. Journey time, 30 

minutes. Tickets, 50 kronor (€4,50). 

FOOD 

Strömmingsluckan 

Magasinsgatan 17 

The idea behind Strömmingsluckan is 

as simple as it is brilliant. They serve 

fried herring with mashed potatoes 

and lingon berries from a food cart for 

€5. That’s it. And it’s delicious! 

Stearin 

Långgatan 8, +46(0)31 147 788, 

www.restaurangstearin.se 

This is one of my all time favourite 

restaurants. The place itself is modern 

and trendy without being posh and the 

food is well prepared and imaginative. 

Main courses from €15. 

FRIENDS 

The Gothenburg Botanical Garden 

Take the tram to Botaniska Trädgården, 

www.goteborg.se 

The garden is one of the largest in 

Europe with an area of 430 acres, 

16,000 different species, a range of 

greenhouses and lots of nice little 

paths to stroll along. Free entry. 

Mahogny 

Gibraltargatan 4, 

+46(0)31 300 6131, 

www.mahogny.com 

The idea of a perfect breakfast differs 

to many, but this café surely comes 

close and it’s just €7. 

INSIDER TIP 

In the mood for a day trip? Have lunch 

on the island of Marstrand, just 35km 

north-west of Gothenburg. 

Words Sebastian Lundfall GOTEBORG.COM

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Św. Ducha 91/95/2 

80-834 Gdansk 

phone: 0048 58 305 44 31 

mobile: +48 691 982 200 

e-mail: biuro@patio.gda.pl 

www.patio.gda.pl


Destinations 

Krakow/Katowice 

www.crakow-life.com Zloty Wizz Air: 0703 503 010 

SNAPSHOT 

Easter is the most important event 

on the Catholic calendar. There’s no 

better way to immerse yourself in the 

celebrations than at the legendary 

Easter market on Market Square, first 

week of April. 


Matusek bus transfer in a coach to 

and from Katowice airport. The cost is 

€7.50 one-way, €15 return (Katowice) 

and €15 one-way, €30 return (Krakow). 

FOOD 

Wesele 

Rynek G³owny 10, Krakow, 

+48 (0)12 422 7460, 

www.weselerestauracja.pl 

Yes, Wesele is a little geared towards 

tourists, what with its cheerful rustic 

interior, Market Square location and 

Polish/Italian menu. However, a bite of 

the beef tournedos with cherry vodka 

sauce is enough to stop you caring! 

Cristallo 

ul. Dworcowa 5, Katowice, +48 (0)32 

782 8209, www.monopol.hotel.com.pl 

Without a doubt the most reliable 

restaurant in Katowice - though their 

Italian creations certainly don’t come 

cheap. Located on the rooftop of 

Katowice’s most exclusive hotel. 

FRIENDS 

Zaraz Wracam Tu 

ul. Miodowa 53, Krakow, 

www.zarazwracam.com 

The first Zaraz Wracam (“I’ll Be Right 

Back”) was such a hit, that number 

“Tu” was recently opened just a few 

streets down. I stop on weekends to 

see what’s new on the shots menu. 

Hedonic 

ul. Szewska 9, www.hedonic.pl 

This trendy cellar spot is the newest 

addition to Szewska Street – one of 

Krakow’s top destinations for clubbing. 

Stop by the website to see what’s 

spinning tonight. 

INSIDER TIP 

Culture vultures should mark their 

calendars for 14-15 May – the Night 

of Museums (Noc Muzeów) – where 

all of Krakow’s museums are open for 

free late into the night. 

Words Dana Dramowicz 

Kyiv 

www.discover-ua.info 

Hryvnia 

Wizz Air: +380 (44) 206 4888 

SNAPSHOT 

Ukraine’s Orange Revolution may 

have brought disillusionment but the 

spring “green revolution” in the capital 

is never a disappointment. 



between Kyiv Airport and any address 

in Kyiv downtown and vice versa. The 

cost is €11.50 and €23 return. 

FOOD 

Himalaya 

23 Khreschatyk Street, 

+38 044 270 5437 

Ukraine’s Asian dining scene remains 

overwhelmingly sushi-dominated, but 

this is the capital city’s most respected 

Indian restaurant. Dinner for four, 200 

hryvnia (€16) per person. 

Parliamentary Canteen 

3 Sportyvnia Square, 

+38 044 359 0109 

This spoof on the ostentation of 

Ukraine’s fledgling class of democratic 

politicians is actually a tastefully done 

minimalist venue which attracts a 

well-heeled crowd. Try the presidential 

cheese soup for 117 hryvnia (€10). 

FRIENDS 

Myka 

46a Khreschatyk Street, 

+38 044 227 8943 

This cosy basement restaurant-bar 

is proving popular with both daytime 

office workers and evening revellers. 

The Wall 

2 Bessarabka Square, 

+38 044 235 8045 

This popular expat and student 

hangout is a good place to begin your 

nocturnal exploration of the city. 

INSIDER TIP 

Kiev boasts more sandy beaches 

than any other European capital city, 

now’s the time to look out for aspiring 

supermodels and Soviet pensioners. 

Words Peter Dickinson 

Liverpool 

www.citybreaks.org.uk 

Sterling 

Wizz Air: 0904 4759 500 /499 

SNAPSHOT 

I think there’s no better way to 

experience Liverpool than on the 

deck of one of the famous ferries as 

it crosses the River Mersey. See for 

yourself. www.merseyferries.co.uk 


The express bus 500 leaves every halfhour 

for the city, 6.45am to 11.45pm. It’s 

30 minutes and is £2.50 (€2.85). 

FOOD 

The Living Room 

15 Victoria Street, +44 (0)151 236 1999, 

www.thelivingroom.co.uk 

Chic, upbeat and welcoming, this 

restaurant and bar is big on both 

atmosphere and service. Pumpkin and 

ricotta tortellini is £10.95. (€12.50). 

The Monro 

92-94 Duke Street, +44 (0)151 707 

9933, www.themonro.com 

Named after the first regular 

transatlantic ship service between 

Liverpool and New York, this highly 

acclaimed gastropub is considered to 

be among the finest in the city. Roast 

shoulder of Pork is £14.95 (€16). 

FRIENDS 

Ye Cracke 

13 Rice Street, +44 (0)151 709 4171 

Pubs don’t come more authentic 

than this backstreet boozer that 

John Lennon drank in. The décor’s 

unchanged since then, as is the charm. 

The U-Boat Story 

Woodside Ferry Terminal, +44 (0)151 

330 100, www.uboatstory.co.uk 

Visitors can look into the World War II 

submarine, now in four sections, with 

glass viewing partitions that includes a 

rare Enigma machine. 

INSIDER TIP 

Albert Dock is a focal point of the city 

– as are The Beatles. Combine the two 

with a trip to The Beatles Story. 

www.beatlesstory.com 

Words Jake McEwan


Destinations 

Krakow/Katowice 

www.crakow-life.com Zloty Wizz Air: 0703 503 010 

SNAPSHOT 

Easter is the most important event 

on the Catholic calendar. There’s no 

better way to immerse yourself in the 

celebrations than at the legendary 

Easter market on Market Square, first 

week of April. 


Matusek bus transfer in a coach to 

and from Katowice airport. The cost is 

€7.50 one-way, €15 return (Katowice) 

and €15 one-way, €30 return (Krakow). 

FOOD 

Wesele 

Rynek G³owny 10, Krakow, 

+48 (0)12 422 7460, 

www.weselerestauracja.pl 

Yes, Wesele is a little geared towards 

tourists, what with its cheerful rustic 

interior, Market Square location and 

Polish/Italian menu. However, a bite of 

the beef tournedos with cherry vodka 

sauce is enough to stop you caring! 

Cristallo 

ul. Dworcowa 5, Katowice, +48 (0)32 

782 8209, www.monopol.hotel.com.pl 

Without a doubt the most reliable 

restaurant in Katowice - though their 

Italian creations certainly don’t come 

cheap. Located on the rooftop of 

Katowice’s most exclusive hotel. 

FRIENDS 

Zaraz Wracam Tu 

ul. Miodowa 53, Krakow, 

www.zarazwracam.com 

The first Zaraz Wracam (“I’ll Be Right 

Back”) was such a hit, that number 

“Tu” was recently opened just a few 

streets down. I stop on weekends to 

see what’s new on the shots menu. 

Hedonic 

ul. Szewska 9, www.hedonic.pl 

This trendy cellar spot is the newest 

addition to Szewska Street – one of 

Krakow’s top destinations for clubbing. 

Stop by the website to see what’s 

spinning tonight. 

INSIDER TIP 

Culture vultures should mark their 

calendars for 14-15 May – the Night 

of Museums (Noc Muzeów) – where 

all of Krakow’s museums are open for 

free late into the night. 

Words Dana Dramowicz 

Kyiv 


Hryvnia 

Wizz Air: +380 (44) 206 4888 

SNAPSHOT 

Ukraine’s Orange Revolution may 

have brought disillusionment but the 

spring “green revolution” in the capital 

is never a disappointment. 



between Kyiv Airport and any address 

in Kyiv downtown and vice versa. The 

cost is €11.50 and €23 return. 

FOOD 

Himalaya 

23 Khreschatyk Street, 

+38 044 270 5437 

Ukraine’s Asian dining scene remains 

overwhelmingly sushi-dominated, but 

this is the capital city’s most respected 

Indian restaurant. Dinner for four, 200 

hryvnia (€16) per person. 

Parliamentary Canteen 

3 Sportyvnia Square, 

+38 044 359 0109 

This spoof on the ostentation of 

Ukraine’s fledgling class of democratic 

politicians is actually a tastefully done 

minimalist venue which attracts a 

well-heeled crowd. Try the presidential 

cheese soup for 117 hryvnia (€10). 

FRIENDS 

Myka 

46a Khreschatyk Street, 

+38 044 227 8943 

This cosy basement restaurant-bar 

is proving popular with both daytime 

office workers and evening revellers. 

The Wall 

2 Bessarabka Square, 

+38 044 235 8045 

This popular expat and student 

hangout is a good place to begin your 

nocturnal exploration of the city. 

INSIDER TIP 

Kiev boasts more sandy beaches 

than any other European capital city, 

now’s the time to look out for aspiring 

supermodels and Soviet pensioners. 


Liverpool 

www.citybreaks.org.uk 

Sterling 

Wizz Air: 0904 4759 500 /499 

SNAPSHOT 

I think there’s no better way to 

experience Liverpool than on the 

deck of one of the famous ferries as 

it crosses the River Mersey. See for 

yourself. www.merseyferries.co.uk 


The express bus 500 leaves every halfhour 

for the city, 6.45am to 11.45pm. It’s 

30 minutes and is £2.50 (€2.85). 

FOOD 

The Living Room 

15 Victoria Street, +44 (0)151 236 1999, 

www.thelivingroom.co.uk 

Chic, upbeat and welcoming, this 

restaurant and bar is big on both 

atmosphere and service. Pumpkin and 

ricotta tortellini is £10.95. (€12.50). 

The Monro 

92-94 Duke Street, +44 (0)151 707 

9933, www.themonro.com 

Named after the first regular 

transatlantic ship service between 

Liverpool and New York, this highly 

acclaimed gastropub is considered to 

be among the finest in the city. Roast 

shoulder of Pork is £14.95 (€16). 

FRIENDS 

Ye Cracke 

13 Rice Street, +44 (0)151 709 4171 

Pubs don’t come more authentic 

than this backstreet boozer that 

John Lennon drank in. The décor’s 

unchanged since then, as is the charm. 

The U-Boat Story 

Woodside Ferry Terminal, +44 (0)151 

330 100, www.uboatstory.co.uk 

Visitors can look into the World War II 

submarine, now in four sections, with 

glass viewing partitions that includes a 

rare Enigma machine. 

INSIDER TIP 

Albert Dock is a focal point of the city 

– as are The Beatles. Combine the two 

with a trip to The Beatles Story. 

www.beatlesstory.com 

Words Jake McEwan


Destinations 

Łodz 

www.cityoflodz.pl 

Zloty 

Wizz Air: 0703 503 010 

SNAPSHOT 

Famous for having the largest 

city-bound park in Europe, Lagiewniki, 

spring is a beautiful time in £odz. With 

the 5km-long shoppers’ paradise 

of Ulica Piotrkowska, it’s a haven for 

those who enjoy a good walk. 


Wladyslaw Reymont Airport is 6km 

from the town centre. There are 

regular bus services and a cab should 

cost no more than €15. 

FOOD 

Anatewka 

ul. 6 Sierpnia 2/4, +48 (0)42 630 

3635, www.anatewka.pl 

A favourite amongst locals, Anatewka 

specialises in Jewish dishes with a 

Polish slant. The goose is excellent, the 

raw garlic an acquired taste. 

Bacowka u Jozka 

ul. Starorudzka 46, +48 (0)42 680 

2120, www.rudzka-gora.pl 

High quality Polish platters. Look 

out for the breaded pork and potato 

pancakes. First class, on every count. 

FRIENDS 

Manufaktura 

Róg ul. Zachodniej I Ogrodowej, 

+48 (0)42 664 9289, 

www.manufaktura.com 

The largest shopping centre in Poland, 

with museums, shops, cinemas, sports 

amenities and bowling alley. 

Affogato 

ul. Piotrkowska 90, +48 (0)42 632 

7220, www.affogato.pl 

This trendy restaurant serves local 

specialities plus Asian and European 

fare. The traditional mushroom soup is 

highly regarded. 

INSIDER TIP 

The Biblioteka Pub on Róg Struga is 

half library/half pub. Perfect for a big 

night out or quiet afternoon. www. 

pubbiblioteka.lodz.pl 

Words Raoul Thomas 

London 

www.visitlondon.com 

Sterling 

Wizz Air: 0904 4759 500 /499 

SNAPSHOT 

As Iron Man 2 opens at BFI Imax, pay 

a visit to the Comic Village at MCM 

Expo near Canary Wharf, 29-30 May. 


Use our P-AIR bus transfer. The cost is 

€11.50 and €23 return. One way takes 

from an hour to 90 minutes. 

FOOD 

Aqua Koyto 

30 Argyll Street, +44 (0)20 7478 

0540, www.aqua.com.hk 

A stone’s throw from Oxford Circus, this 

5th-floor Japanese restaurant opposite 

the London Palladium is all opulent 

dark décor and red velvet fittings. The 

terrace offers fine city views and the 

bar is Edward Hopper meets Hotel 

Costes. Chargrilled sea bass, £21 (€23). 

FRIENDS 

Ice Bar 

Absolut IceBar & belowzero 

31-33 Heddon Street, +44 (0) 20 

7478 8910, www.belowzerolondon.com 

Astonish your friends with the chilly 

“wow” factor of the -7˚C Icebar, just off 

Regent Street. Everything’s made of 

Ice, including the cocktail glasses. Then 

warm up with belowzero’s exceptional 

restaurant. It’s a real ice breaker. 

INSIDER TIP 

A spooky, iconic, black Routemaster 

London Bus gives a new meaning to 

“final destination”. Book a ghost tour 

and discover the capital’s ghoulish past. 

www.theghostbustours.com 

Words Clive Morris/Piers Townley 

Lübeck / 

Hamburg 


Euro 

Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021 

SNAPSHOT 

Both cities set up urban beach bars 

along Hamburg’s Elbe River. 

www.strandpauli.de 


Shuttle buses to Hamburg’s central 

station meet all flights (€10 each 

way). Bus 6 to Lübeck’s central station 

departs frequently (€2.60). 

FOOD 

Yam Yam China Bistro 

Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 3, Lübeck, 

+49 (0)451 847 32. 

Unprepossessing but a deserved local 

favourite, this bamboo-bedecked 

restaurant near the train station has 

some excellent Vietnamese starters. 

Mains start at €7. 

Marseille 

Große Elbstraße 164, Hamburg, +49 

(0)40 4130 7221 

www.restaurant-marseille.de 

Sipping the Bouillabaisse à la Altona 

(€13.90 or €18.80 for a large one) on 

this tiny French restaurant’s terrace 

is a perfect entrée to the “Elbe Mile”, 

Hamburg’s gastronomic riverfront. 

FRIENDS 

Art Café 

Kapitel Straße 4-8, Lübeck, +49 

(0)451 78181 www.cafe-art.eu 

Raise a glass of Grauburgunder wine 

(€4.20) to the historic architecture and 

downtown beer garden . 

Golden Pudel Club 

St. Pauli Fischmarkt 27, Hamburg, +49 

(0)40 3197 9930, www.pudel.com 

This ramshackle fishermen’s hut buzzes 

with electro and hip-hop sounds. 

INSIDER TIP 

Hamburg’s hilly eastern suburb of 

Blankenese is called the “staircase 

district”. Here old fishermen’s houses 

are separated by narrow paths, with 58 

staircases (4,864 steps) linking them. 

Words Sarah Johnstone 

Lviv 


Hryvnia 

Wizz Air: +380 (44) 206 4888 

SNAPSHOT 

Early May sees Lviv celebrate its 

annual City Day, which in practice 

means a long weekend of festivities 

(8-10 May) in the Old Town. 


Public transport from Lviv airport is 

erratic so hop in a taxi – try not to pay 

more than 60 hryvnia (€5) for a ride 

into the city centre. 

FOOD 

Potato House 

27 Doroshenko Street, 

+38 032 2255 0884 

Fuel up on relatively healthy fast food 

at this baked potato emporium under 

the watchful gaze of giant American 

Indian statues. 

Grand Hotel Restaurant 

13 Svobody Avenue, 

+38 032 272 4095 

This is Lviv’s original upmarket 

post-Soviet venue, and ratains much of 

the allure of exclusivity it earned in the 

bleak 1990s without the oligarch price 

tag. Dinner courses, 80 hryvnia (€7). 

FRIENDS 

Cult Club 

7 Chaikovskiy Street, 

+38 032 242 2242 

Immerse yourself in local Lviv 

lore in this kitsch altar to the city’s 

greatest sons and daughters, who are 

immortalized in pop art portraits. 

Fashion Club 

1 Pidkovu Square, +38 032 272 8891 

As the name suggests this is a magnet 

for the pretty young things who 

populate Lviv’s many model agencies 

and fashion shows. 

INSIDER TIP 

Lviv has no river and like a lot of major 

cities, can get stuffy in the spring 

sunshine, but the city is surrounded by 

untouched lakes which can be reached 

via a 20-minute taxi ride. 

Words Peter Dickinson

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Destinations 

Madrid 

www.aboutmadrid.com 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 807 45 00 11 

SNAPSHOT 

Spring is one of the best times of the 

year in Madrid, thanks to constant 

sunshine, warmer temperatures and 

public holidays on 1-2 May. Head to 

La Latina to join the festivities. 


A cab from Barajas Airport to the city 

centre costs about €25, plus a €5.50 

surcharge. By Metro the journey takes 

around half and hour and is just €2. 

FOOD 

Bar Tomate 

26 Fernando El Santo, +34 91 702 

3870, www.grupotragaluz.com 

All kinds of inventive uses are made of 

the tomato at Bar Tomate, from pizzas 

(€12) to sweetened tomatoes baked in 

a wood-fired oven (€8). 

Taqueria del Alamillo 

8 Plaza del Alamillo, 

+34 91 364 2088 

For some authentic Mexican food 

try the Taqueria del Alamillo, which 

is hidden away in one of the most 

secluded corners of the capital. 

FRIENDS 

El Naranja Café 

53 Calle San Vicente Ferrer, 

+34 68 736 8790, www.elnaranja.info 

This friendly orange-themed café 

doubles as a cultural space, offering up 

exhibitions of art and photography as 

well as a range of beers and spirits. 

La Fragua de Vulcano 

9 Álvarez Gato, +34 91 522 3605 

The atmosphere is always bustling in 

La Fragua, a bar that attracts locals 

and tourists alike. Opt for a plate of 

paella (€7) or cheese and hams (€18). 

INSIDER TIP 

Order a beer in Spain and you might 

be a little disappointed by the small 

caña you are served. Opt for a doble 

on the next round if you like a little 

more volume. 

Words Simon Hunter 

Malmö / 

Copenhagen 

www.malmo.com / visitcopenhagen.com 

Krona / Krone 

Wizz Air: 0900 100 3310 / 901 30135 

SNAPSHOT 

It’s outdoor concert season. Andrea 

Bocelli and Ultravox play Copenhagen 

in April, the Clapton Winwood Tour 

plays Malmö on 31 May. 


Malmö: Take the airport bus 

(Flygbusarna), 95 kronor (€10) one 

way. Copenhagen: Frequent trains from 

Kasrup Airport, 110 kroner (€10). 

FOOD 

Brogatan 

Brogatan 12, Malmö, +46 (0)40 30 

7717, www.brogatan.com 

Slide into the welcoming bar and 

sweep down an espresso, or take the 

plunge into the lunch menu. Mondays 

is steak day with entrecôtes rounded 

off with pepper sauce that melts in 

your mouth, 85 Swedish kronor (€8). 

The Laundromat Café 

Elmegade 15, Copenhagen, 

+45 (0)35 35 2672 

www.thelaundromatcafe.com 

Devour a burger, skim the news and 

watch the world go by while your 

laundry gets taken for a spin. Lunch 

from 65 Danish kroner (€9). 

FRIENDS 

Czechpoint 

Lilla Torg 9, Malmö, +46 (0)40 79 

990, www.czechpoint.se 

Face the square and take in the action, 

or relax in the quiet of the back beer 

garden. Lunch from 79 kronor (€8). 

Mojo Blues Bar 

Løngangstræde 21, 1Copenhagen, 

+45 (0)33 116 453, www.mojo.dk 

There’s live music every night and a 

DJ that packs the dance floor until the 

early hours. Free entry. 

INSIDER TIP 

You can explore some 60 museums 

and art galleries in Copenhagen, all for 

free. www.copenhagenet.dk 

Words Paul Steele 

Memmingen 

www.memmingen.de 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021 

SNAPSHOT 

Spring is great for walking. I often 

enjoy an afternoon stroll along the 

picturesque Stadtbach (town river) that 

runs through the Old Town. 


The one-way journey from 

Memmingen train station to Allgäu 

airport costs €2.50. It is best to call a 

taxi in advance if you require a pick-up: 

Taxi Schraut: +49 (0)83 31 2323. 

FOOD 

Grand Café Rau 

Zangmeisterstraße 4, +49 (0)83 31 

3424, www.grandcaferau.de 

Enjoy homemade cakes, tarts and 

buffets in this popular café with ample 

outdoor seating and a rustic interior. 

China-Restaurant-Mandarin 

Roßmarkt 3, 

+49 (0)83 318 6981 

This venue is known for friendly service 

and an atmospheric setting that 

specialises in freshly cooked Mandarin 

and Cantonese cuisine. 

FRIENDS 

Memminger Brewery 

Dr.KarlLenzStraße 68 D-87700 

+49 (0)83 318 5660 

www.memminger-brauerei.de/ 

Memmingen has its own brewery 

where 18 different types of beer are 

brewed. Tours and tastings happen on 

Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Neuschwanstein 

Neuschwansteinstraße 20, D-87645 

Schwangau www.neuschwanstein.de 

This is about an hour out of town but 

the chance to see a fairytale castle 

that Walt Disney used for inspiration 

in Snow White. 

INSIDER TIP 

Petrolheads should be sure to 

check out the classic car rally that 

in Memmingen, 12-16 May. 

www.bergfruehling-classic.de 

Words Steve O’Rourke 

Milan 

www.ciaomilano.it 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 899 018 874 / 875 

SNAPSHOT 

I’d recommend the top furniture show 

Salone Internazionale del Mobile (14- 

19 April), and Pasqua del Canottaggio 

(17-18 April), an international rowing 

regatta held at the Idroscalo. 


Use our P-AIR transfer between Orio 

al Serio Airport and Milan’s central 

railway station and vice versa. The cost 

is €8.90 and €17.80 return. 

FOOD 

Biagio 

Via Vincenzo Monti 28, 

+39 02 498 7166 

In Milan you’re never more than a 

few metres from a pizza and this is 

the pick of the bunch. 

Old Fox 

Piazza S. Agostino, +39 02 8940 

2622, www.oldfoxpub.it 

There’s a wide range of bar meals on 

offer at this attractive Olde Worlde 

pub-restaurant, always popular with a 

youthful crowd. Fish and chips (piatto 

tipico inglese), €9.50. On Mondays, a 

pint of Spaten is €2.50. 

FRIENDS 

Bar Magenta 

Via Carducci 13, +39 02 805 3808, 

www.barmagenta.it 

This century-old Liberty style bar is a 

Milan institution and a great place to 

stop for an aperitivo. 

56 

Via Tucidide 56, www.56artfood.it 

This old workshop space with striking 

post-industrial décor is a good bus 

ride from the centre (number 54). A 

relaxing place to meet up for a cocktail 

and paintings exhibition. 

INSIDER TIP 

Check out the Piazza Mercanti, a tiny 

square just a stone’s throw from the 

Duomo (the cathedral) where the 

heart of the ancient city can still be 

found and explored. 

Words Charles Searson

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A walkers’ wonderland 

How about a spring-time break on Germany’s most 

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was recently described, captivating the beautiful scenic routes 

among peaceful vineyards, upland moors and river valleys. 

If you’re looking for something a little more spectacular 

and strenuous, you can follow the Rheinsteig leading up 

into the mountains and back down into the valleys, enjoying 

breathtaking views as you pass through steep-sided, 

hilltop vineyards. 

Careful signposting means it is impossible to get lost, so 

you can explore this area with ease and in the evening you 

can savour a glass of sparkling Riesling from the very same 

vineyards through which you ambled during the day. In addition 

to bed and breakfast, packages include a luggage transport 

service and a packed lunch for your rucksack upon request. 

TRAVEL AND INFORMATION 

The ever-expanding Frankfurt-Hahn airport is the ideal starting 

point for any trip to the regions around Rhine and Moselle, 

thanks to its central location in the region. 

To find out more 

Rheinland-Pfalz Tourismus GmbH, Löhrstrasse 103-105, 

56068 Koblenz, Germany, +49 (0)1805 757 4636 (€0.14 

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Destinations 

Naples 

www.comune.napoli.it 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 899 018 874 / 899 018 875 

SNAPSHOT 

In April, bakeries make fresh pastiera, 

a uniquely Neapolitan pastry only 

available at Easter and Christmas. 

The city’s chocolate shops, such as 

Gay Odin (Via Vetriera 12, +39 081 

417 843, www.gay-odin.it) feature 

tasty displays. 


Alibus shuttles (tickets are €4) depart 

every half-hour outside the Arrivals 

gate, stopping at both the train station 

and Piazza Garibaldi, while €35 gets 

you to town via taxi. 

FOOD 

Mimi alla Ferrovia 

Via Alfonso d’Aragona 19-21, 

+39 081 289 004 

I love the old-fashioned vibe here. 

Mimi’s traditional menu (spaghetti with 

clams, €9) is served with pride. 

Stanza del Gusto 

Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, 100, 

+39 081 401 578 

Chef Avallone gets creative with 

Neapolitan fare. The fixed price menu 

(€66) is the best way to experience his 

ever-changing whims. 

FRIENDS 

Bar L.U.I.S.E. 

Via Toledo 266-269 

The outdoor seating at the base of the 

funicular train is my favourite peoplewatching 

spot. Excellent espresso, 

savoury snacks and pastries. 

Enoteca Belledonne 

Vc. Belledonne Chiaia 18, +39 081 

403162, www.enotecabelledonne.com 

This cosy wine bar now offers free wi-fi 

in addition to snacks, cheeses and 

local wines, such as Falanghina (€3). 

INSIDER TIP 

Need internet access? Keep an eye 

out for small signs saying “internet 

point,” which are more common than 

traditional internet cafés. 

Words Tui Cameron 

Oslo 

www.visitoslo.com 

Krone 

Wizz Air: 820 50511 

SNAPSHOT 

The ski trails through the forests are 

reclaimed by summer walkers and 

mountain-bikers like me. Catch the 

Constitution Day parades on 17 May. 


Make the two-hour journey by Torp 

Ekspressen bus to Oslo city centre; 

300 Norwegian kroner (€37) return. 

FOOD 

Lofoten 

Stranden 75, +47 22 83 0808, 

www.lofoten-fiskerestaurant.no 

With a wonderful harbour views to 

the fortress, Lofoten is the ideal spot 

to enjoy shrimps with mayonnaise, 

watched enviously by the gulls, 155 

Norwegian kroner (€19). 

Lille Herbern 

Herbernveien, Bygdøy, 

+47 22 44 9700, www.sult.no 

May is when Oslo’s summer 

restaurants open up. This breezy eatery 

occupies its own secluded island on 

the fjord. Fish soup: 89 kroner (€23). 

FRIENDS 

Ekeberg 

Kongsveien 15, +47 23 24 2300, 

www.ekebergrestauranten.com 

The prices at the Ekeberg 

bar/restaurant are as steep as the hill 

it perches on, but marvelling at its 

beautiful 1920s architecture and its 

fjord panorama is free. 

Astrup Fearnley Museum 

Dronningensgate 4, +47 22 93 6060, 

www.afmuseet.no 

This private gallery’s collection of 

contemporary art includes pickled 

cows by Damien Hirst and a golden 

Michael Jackson statue by Jeff Koons. 

. 

INSIDER TIP 

Catch Metro Line 3 to one of Oslo’s 

favourite picnic and walking areas: 

the Sognsvann Lake in the 

Nordmarka Forest. 

Words Jim Whyte 

Palma 

www.balearicdiscovery.com 

Euro 

SNAPSHOT 

Spring is the perfect time of year to 

explore Palma and stroll along the 

lengthy, idyllic seafront boulevard. 


Bus 1 goes to Palma’s Plaza Espana 

from 6.10am to 2.10am, every 15 

minutes. The fare is €2. A taxi is €30. 

FOOD 

The Tapas Club 

Calle Vivcario Joaquin Fuster 67, 

+34 971 248 604 

The Tapas Club is the latest addition to 

the Portixol area. An array of traditional 

and modern tapas is served in stylish 

surroundings with a fabulous sea view. 

Tapas from €1.50. 

Fosh Food 

Calle Blanquerna 6, +34 971 290 108 

Opened in March, Fosh Food offers 

regional Spanish cuisine. An open 

kitchen ensures a vibrant atmosphere 

as chefs combine locally sourced and 

organic products. Menus from €16. 

There’s another branch at Carrer de 

la Missió 7a. 

FRIENDS 

El Garito Café 

Dársena de ca’n Barbara s/n, 

+34 971 736 912, 

www.garitocafe.com 

Served along with drinks at El 

Garrito Café is a fantastic selection of 

music, a relaxed atmosphere and an 

international menu. Music takes centre 

stage in this hip café-bar. 

King Kamehameha Club 

Paseo Maritimo 29 

Blond-wood interior, subtle lighting, 

and great location make Kamehameha 

music bar a hot spot every weekend. 

INSIDER TIP 

Make sure to take in the museums on 

a Sunday as most are closed Monday. 

The Gran Hotel Gallery and Can 

Solleric are both free. 

Words Jane Stanbury 

Paris 

www.parisinfo.com 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 0899 650 160 

SNAPSHOT 

If you’re paying a short visit and 

it’s sunny, I recommend a stroll 

in the inescapably Parisian Jardin 

des Tuileries to tick off a few Paris 

landmarks in one wonderful swoop. 


The shuttle bus service is available 

between Beauvais Airport and Paris- 

Porte Maillot. One way is €13. 

FOOD 

Bistro 74 

74 rue de Tocqueville, 

+33 (0)1 48 88 9019 

A healthy balance of exuberance and 

contemporary design sets the scene 

for traditional French cuisine and tasty, 

wines. There’a a great value set lunch 

menu from €16. 

Le Fumoir 

6 rue de l’amiral Coligny, +33 (0)1 42 

92 0024, www.lefumoir.com 

I love this place. Come, feel like you’re 

sat in your best friend’s large living 

room, with booklined shelves and 

funky lamp shades. Three courses, €31. 

FRIENDS 

Baxo 

21 rue Juliette Dodu, 

+33 (0)1 42 02 9971, www.baxo.fr 

Near the quaint St Martin canal, this 

down-tempo lounge bar uses coloured 

lighting, cushions and fabrics to set the 

mood and provide intimate, personal 

space. Cocktails from €9. 

Musée de la Franc-maçonnerie 

16 rue Cadet, +33 (0)1 45 23 4397, 

www.museedelafrancmaconnerie.org 

Enter the world of mystery and 

intrigue at the recently refurbished 

Freemasonry museum. Entry is €6 for 

adults, €4 concessions. 

INSIDER TIP 

Many of the major museums around 

Paris are free to enter on the first 

Sunday of each month. 

Words Poppy Bullock


Destinations 

Pisa 

www.comune.pisa.it 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 899 018 874 

SNAPSHOT 

May is the month when Pisa goes 

potty for the Feast of Saint Ubaldo 

– enjoy the spectacular botanical show 

in his honour on the 16th. 


Only a kilometre away from the town 

centre, Galileo Galile Airport has its 

own train station in the terminal, as 

well as a bus service into Pisa. Fares 

are no more than a couple of Euros. 

FOOD 

Il Campano 

Via Cavalca 19, +39 050 580585 

Just off the Piazza Cavalieri, this is the 

place to get genuine Tuscan food. The 

tuna and swordfish carpaccio is superb. 

Hostaria Le Repubbliche Marinare 

Vicolo del Ricciardi 8, +39 050 

20506, www.repubblichemarinare.eu 

Famed for its seafood, this is hidden 

away underneath an archway in the 

old town. Aside from the amazing 

localled source fish and meat dishes, it 

has a pizzeria attached. 

FRIENDS 

The Leaning Tower Of Pisa 

Campo dei Miracoli 

One of the most iconic buildings, 

the 800-year-old Leaning Tower is 

a testament to the beauty of Italian 

architecture, regardless of sketchy 

building foundations. 

Orzo Bruno 

Via Case Dipinte 6-8, 

+39 050 578802 

This pub in the centre of town has its 

own microbrewery, and is the place to 

go for an early evening drink, though it 

gets livelier as the night goes on. 

INSIDER TIP 

Throughout May the scientists of 

the Ludoteca Scientifica will put on 

the demonstrations as part of the 

Lus: Experiments Under The Tower 

exhibition. www.ludotecascientifica.it 


Poznan 

www.Poznan-Life.com 

Zloty 

Wizz Air: 0703 503 010 

SNAPSHOT 

Any time is a good to check out 

Poznan’s museums, but 15 May might 

just be the best. As part of the Europewide 

Night of Museums, all of Poznan’s 

museums will be open for free. 


Take the 48, 59 or L bus. Alternatively 

the centre is only 7km away by taxi, 

which is 50 zloty (€12). 

FOOD 

L’Heroine 

ul. Wroclawska 10, +48 (0)61 853 

4392, www.lheroine.pl 

Eating at newcomer L’Heroine is 

like stepping into a chic Parisian 

apartment. Delicious French food in a 

clean, modern atmosphere. 

Corcovado 

ul. Wroniecka 16, +48 (0)61 663 

6334, www.corcovado.pl 

The sunny patio of this cheerful familyrun 

café/restaurant is a great place 

to enjoy a simple Italian meal at a 

reasonable price (20-30 zloty/€5-7.50 

for a plate of pasta). Closed Mondays. 

FRIENDS 

Post-Office Cafe 

Stary Rynek 25-29, +48 (0)512 227 927 

This tiny café has got enough 

character to fill a stadium. A standard 

café menu is available alongside more 

bizarre international choices such as 

okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake). 

Cute 

ul. Polwiejska 18, +48 (0)61 853 0530, 

www.moodclub.pl 

Many words come to mind when I 

think of this club - hip, industrial - but 

not exactly “cute”. Regardless, it’s great 

for the latest in techno and house. 

INSIDER TIP 

When paying your bill at a bar or 

restaurant make sure to only say 

dziekuje (thanks), when you intend for 

the server to keep the change! 

Words Anna Spysz 

Prague 

www.prague.tv 

Koruna 

Wizz Air: +420 246 019 709 

SNAPSHOT 

Despite the number of cultural 

events at this time of year, check out 

a concert at the 65th Prague Spring 

Music Festival, starting on 12 May 

with a ceremony at Vyšehrad Castle’s 

cemetary. www.prague-spring.net 



between Prague Ruzyne Airport and 

any address in Prague downtown and 

vice versa. It’s ¤10.50 or ¤21 return. 

FOOD 

Lokal 

Dlouhá 33, Prague 1, +42 (0) 222 316 

265, www.ambi.cz 

The hype is deserved at this new 

Czech restaurant which serves simple, 

perfectly cooked traditional dishes with 

not a single foreign item on the menu! 

The Sushi Bar 

Zborovská 49, Prague 5, +42 (0) 603 

244 882, www.sushi.cz 

Prague’s first sushi bar is, amazingly, 

still its best, though you do have to 

pay a fair bit for their incredibly fresh 

maki, nigiri and sashimi. 

FRIENDS 

Cross Club 

Plynarni 23, Prague 7, +42 (0) 736 

535 053, www.crossclub.cz 

Cross Club’s “look” is more of an 

industrial melange of furniture with 

trash, not that the young people that 

adore this club seem to mind. 

Cafe de Paris 

Maltézské Námĕstí 4, Prague 1, +42 

(0) 603 160 718, www.cafedeparis.cz 

This sweet, sophisticated little café 

offers the usual wine and coffee, but 

don’t pass up a chance to try their 

excellent snacks and desserts either. 

INSIDER TIP 

It’s not always easy to find a reputable 

currency exchange office. Use ATMs to 

withdraw Czech Korunas. 

Words Brien Barnett 

Riga 

www.virtualriga.com 

Lats 

Wizz Air: 90 200 905 

SNAPSHOT 

There’s music aplenty in April and 

May. The Baltic Ballet Festival is from 

16 to 29 April, with the Gala Concert 

featuring international stars on the 

27th. www.ballet-festival.lv 

AIRPORT TO CITY 

Bus 22 leaves from the stop opposite 

the terminal every 10-30 minutes and 

takes around half an hour to reach 

Abrenes Street in the city centre. It 

costs 0.60 lats (¤0.85). Tickets can be 

bought from the bus driver. 

FOOD 

Varzob 

21 Peldu iela 

This family-owned, low-key and cosy 

Uzbekistan restaurant offers tasty, 

exotic food. It’s off the tourist trail too. 

Hospitalis 

Tirgonu Street 4, +371 6731 3530 

www.hospitalis.lv 

Hospital-themed restaurant, with 

authentic equipment, bartenders in 

lab coats and waitresses in nurses’ 

uniform! A blend of creepy and 

burlesque. Grilled rainbow trout with 

avocado salsa, 8 lats (¤11). 

FRIENDS 

Krogs Aptieka (Pharmacy) 

1 Maza Miesnieku iela, 

www.krogsaptieka.lv 

Following the medical theme, you’ll 

find this basement club marked by a 

bubbly blue-lit beaker on the door. 

Neat vodka, 1.5 lats (¤2.20). 

Latvia Academy of Sciences 

Akadēmijas laukums 1, 

+371 67 225361, www.lza.lv 

Enjoy the view from the 17th floor 

observation deck of this building, which 

is nicknamed Stalin’s Birthday Cake. 

INSIDER TIP 

It’s forbidden to drink alcohol in 

the street - you could be fined if a 

policeman catches you. 

Words Clive Morris

MOTORCYCLE 11. – 14. 3. 

14th international motorcycle and accessories 

trade - fair. 

INCHEBA EXPO PRAHA 

INTERBEAUTY PRAGUE 18. – 19. 3. 

International cosmetics trade fair. 

INCHEBA EXPO BRATISLAVA 

ADVERTISING, POLYGRAF 23. – 25. 3. 

17th international fair of advertising services, 

marketing, media. 

17th international fair of polygraphy, paper, 

packaging and packaging technology. 

M.I.P. Group 

JOBDAYS 2010 30. 3. – 1. 4. 

International fair of job opportunities. 

JOBSINPRAGUE.CZ 

BIOSTYL 9. – 11. 4. 

International trade-fair of healthy nutrition, 

ecology and healthy lifestyle. 

ECOWORLD 

Ecology and suistanable development trade fair 

ESOTERICA 

Trade - fair of esothery, spiritual science, healthy 

life style, alternative medicine and ecology. 


WORLD 15. – 16. 4. 

OF ENTERTAINMENT 

18 th international exhibition 

of entertainment industry. 

PRAGOMEDICA 20. – 22. 4. 

32nd international medical fair. 

NON - HANDICAP 

14th specialized exhibition for 

the handicapped people. 


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WINE AND SPIRITS 27. – 29. 4. 

13 th international exhibition of beverages 

for gastronomy. 

Vego Prag 

MARATHON SPORT EXPO 6. – 8. 5. 

4th sport facilities and equipment fair. 

INCHEBA EXPO PRAHA a PIM 

BOOKWORLD 13. - 16. 5. 

16th international book fair. 

Svět knihy 

ROADWARE 25. – 26. 5. 

16 th international road fair. 

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RETRO PRAGUE 15. – 18. 7. 

11 th Bohemia rally historic. 

Retro Prague 

INTERBEAUTY PRAGUE 17. – 18. 9. 

International cosmetics trade fair. 

INCHEBA EXPO BRATISLAVA 

MUZIKA 23. – 25. 9. 

13th Music fair. 


WATCHES AND JEWELS 30. 9. - 2. 10. 

19th international specialized exhibition of clocks, 

watches and golden and silver jewellery. 


ANTIK 

18th international sales exhibition 

of antiquities and art. 

M.I.P. Group 

PRAGODENT 7. – 9. 10. 

18th international dental apparatus, instruments, 

surgery equipment and service fair. 


PRAGOINTERIER 14. – 16. 10. 

LIVING FAIR 

23 rd international fair of interiors and living. 


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AUTOSHOW PRAHA 21. – 24. 10. 

16th international fair of passenger - cars and light 

commercial motor vehicles and automobile tuning, 

car - parts, car accessories, services and garage 

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TRANSPED – COMMA – CARAVAN 

17th exhibition of trucks, water - rail - and air 

- transport, logistics, warehousing and manipulation; 

11th exhibition of municipal equipment 

and services; 5th exhibition of caravans. 


EXPAT EXPO 30. 10. 

Prague Solutions s. r. o. 

PRAGOLIGNA / TOOLTEC 4. – 6. 11. 

11th contracting and retail exhibition of machines, tools, 

equipment and materials for the wood - processing 

industry; 15th specialized exhibition of machines, tools, 

implements. 


EROTICA SEX PRAHA 11. – 14. 11. 

16th international fair of erotic culture. 

Bohem Production 

CHRISTMAS MARKETS 10. - 19. 12. 

Traditional Christmas Markets. Retail exhibition 

of gifts, decoration, ceramics. 


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Destinations 

Rome 

www.wantedinrome.com 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 899 018 874 / 899 018 875 

SNAPSHOT 

The spring flowers are on show at the 

Spanish Steps, so it’s worth a visit. 



Fiumicino/Ciampino Airport and 

Termini Station and vice versa. The 

cost is €8.50 and €17 return (FCO) 

and €6 and €12 return (CIA). 

FOOD 

Life 

29 Via della Vite, +39 06 6938 0948, 

www.ristorantelife.it 

Homemade bread, pasta, pizza and 

friendly staff in a modern, minimalist 

ambience favoured by locals. It’s near 

the Spanish Steps. Mains are €15. 

Pizzarium 

43 Via della Meloria, 

+39 06 3974 5416 

After a culture vulturing in the Vatican 

Museum, try some pizza a taglio 

(pizza by the slice). The owner lets his 

pizza dough rise for 72 hours, and 

fresh, organic toppings include pesto, 

mozzarella and anchovies. From €5. 

FRIENDS 

Cul De Sac 

73 Piazza Pasquino, 

+39 06 6880 1094 

Very popular (arrive early) wine bar 

near Piazza Navona. One of Rome’s 

first enoteches (wine repository), with 

an huge wine list. Snacks include 

meats, cheeses and Mediterranean 

dishes. Glass of wine is €4. 

BarBar 

Via Ovidio 17, +39 06 6880 5682, 

www.barbarroma.it 

Cocktails and drinks in a trendy locale. 

Sundays start with an aperitivo and 

end on the dance floor. 

INSIDER TIP 

I recommend the Hop-on Hop-off 

Double Decker Bus Tour. The yellow 

bus tour is €19 a day for adults. 

Words Marc Zakian 

Simferopol 


Hryvnia 

Wizz Air: +380 (44) 206 4 888 

SNAPSHOT 

Crimea is sensational in spring and a 

general lack of tourist hordes makes 

this the ideal time to visit the historic 

coastal palaces and museums. 


Trolley buses and mini-buses depart 

every 30 minutes to Simferopol train 

station, but you may wish to grab a cab 

to the coast for 500 hryvnia (€45). 

FOOD 

Albatross Restaurant 

1 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, 

Sevastopol, +380 069 714 114 

Sample excellent local dumplings here 

and order up a song from the in-house 

band for 50 hryvnia (€4). 

Yevropa Hotel Restaurant 

36b Primorska Street, Sudak, 

+380 667 934 477, 

www.eyropa-hotel.ru 

Enjoy utter tranquility and spectacular 

views of the nearby medieval Genoese 

fortress along with home-style cooking 

in this relaxing venue. Three-course 

meals from 80 hryvnia (€7). 

FRIENDS 

Summer Terrace 

Astromarine Hotel, Sudak, +380 504 

529 091, www.astromarine.crimea.ua 

This laid back summer terrace is 

decorated by psychedelic murals and 

offers a kitchen which promises to 

prepare whatever their guests may 

require. Ice-cold Crimean lager is a 

must at 10 hryvnia (€0.90) a pint. 

Massimo Pizzeria 

Artbukhta Square, +380 692 555 552 

Sample freshly baked Crimean-style 

pizza starting at 40 hryvnia (€3.50) in 

this popular pre-party hangout. 

INSIDER TIP 

Make sure you visit Sevastopol for 

the annual celebrations to mark the 

foundation of Russian’s Black Sea 

Fleet – running throughout early May. 


Sofia 


Lev 

Wizz Air: (0)29 603 888 

SNAPSHOT 

Sofia kicks into action in April and 

May, with the latter month enjoying 

the Bulgarian Salsa Festival, cultural 

celebrations and countless concerts 

during Music Week (starts 23 May). 



between Sofia Airport and any address 

in Sofia downtown and vice versa. The 

cost is €7 and €14 return. 

FOOD 

Uno Enoteca 

45 Vasil Levski Boulevard, +369 (0)2 

981 4372, www.uno-sofia.com 

This is one of Sofia’s best restaurants 

for contemporary European cuisine. 

Main courses from 14-22 leva (€7-€11). 

Elate Plaza 

1 Miadost, +369 (0)2 974 4948, 

www.elateplaza.com 

This hotel restaurant is a great way to 

enjoy Sofia’s sophisticated street-life. 

The menu is a mix of traditional 

Bulgarian food and international 

options. Try one of their enormous 

salads from 8 leva (€4). 

FRIENDS 

Rotunda of St George 

2 Sveta Nedelya, +359 (02) 981 6541 

Sited right in the middle of the tangle 

of central shopping streets, Sveti 

Georgi takes a little finding. Seek it out 

for the incredible interior frescoes and 

to revel in the city’s oldest site. 

Museum of Icons 

Aleksander Nevski Cathedral Crypt, 

+369 (02) 981 5775 

This fascinating gallery holds exhibits 

of the city’s iconic past from medieval 

times to present day. 

INSIDER TIP 

Sofia’s ancient tramline traverses the 

main arterial road of the city. But the 

service also continues on and out into 

some of the city’s intriguing suburbs. 

Words Catherine Quinn 

Stockholm 

www.stockholmtown.com 

Krona 

Wizz Air: 0900 100 3310 

SNAPSHOT 

Spring in Stockholm is intoxicating. 

After an eternity of darkness. 

Kungsträdgåden becomes mainstream 

media news when the cherry trees 

explode in pink blossoms for about a 

week at the end of April or early May. 



Stockholm Skavsta Airport and 

Stockholm City Bus Terminal 

(Cityterminalen). The cost is €10.50 

and €21 return. 

FOOD 

Skeppsholmen 

Gröna gången 1, +46 (0)8 407 2300, 

www.hotelskeppsholmen.com 

Stockholm’s latest luxury hotel option 

also features a spacious restaurant 

attracting local foodies as well as 

tourists. Gravlax Cocktail with trout roe 

and cucumber is 135 kronor (€13). 

Blå Porten 

Djurgårdsvägen 64, +46 (0)8 663 

8759, www.blaporten.com 

Best experienced on a sunny day, 

when you can linger in the lush 

courtyard garden. Good daily lunch 

specials from 80 kronor (€8). 

FRIENDS 

Xoko 

Rörstrandsgatan 15, +46 (0)8 31 8487, 

www.xoko.se 

Anyone with a sweet tooth must 

experience this chic dessert bistro in 

trendy Vasastan. 

Kungsträdgården 

Wedged in between the concrete 

geographical centre, Lake Mälaren 

and Östermalm, this popular park has 

several cafés and food stands. 

INSIDER TIP 

Explore a variety of Swedish delicacies 

at Östermalms Saluhall. Inside there 

are many food stalls and cafés. 

www.ostermalmshallen.se 

Words Victoria Larsson

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Destinations 

Timisoara 

www.primariatm.ro Leu Wizz Air: 0903 760 100 

SNAPSHOT 

From 1 to 31 May, a fashion festival 

takes the city of flowers by storm. 

Look ou for haute couture, hairstyling 

and make-up shows. 


Bus 26 takes you to the city, a distance 

of some 12km. 

FOOD 

Adriatico 

Ion Ionescu de la Brad 1, +40 256 280 

398, www.hotel-adriatico.ro 

A hotel restaurant and pizzeria, 

specialising in Italian cuisine with a 

friendly and relaxing atmosphere. 

Specials of the day from €8. 

Camelot Restaurant 

Barbu Iscovescu Street 2, 

+40 256 221 187, www.camelot.ro 

An unrivalled dining experience of 

mystery, ambience and mouthwatering 

food served in faux-authentic medieval 

décor. Be prepared to eat as much as 

you can of the hearty Camelot dishes. 

FRIENDS 

Dali Club 

B-dul Eroilor de la Tisa 10-12 

(formerly Eroilor, the university 

campus stadium), 

+40 723 583 829 

Savoury cocktails, great music, 

billiards, roulette and darts. The very 

local Dali Club is great fun! Vodka 

from €1.70. 

River Deck 

Vasile Parvan 5, +40 256 499 276, 

www.riverdeck.ro 

On the banks of the Bega River, 

the venue reopens in style on 

1 April with a huge party. It’s an 

enticing atmosphere spiced up 

by the Jazz Lounge serving fusion 

cuisine. Lavish cocktails, €5-8. 

INSIDER TIP 

The Botanical Park (near Piata Unirii), 

with its several species of plants and 

stunning trees, makes for a very 

refreshing stroll. 

Words Adriana Neagu 

Tirgu Mures 

www.mures.ro 

Leu 

Wizz Air: 0903 760 100 

SNAPSHOT 

Rooted in a long history of medical 

excellence, Tirgu Mures hosts a series 

of conferences devoted to lifelong 

medical teaching in May. Organised 

by Puls Media Network and Romanian 

Doctors’ College. 


Take the bus for 3 lei (€1) from the 

Arrivals hall to central Piata Victoriei. 

Cabs cost 20-30 lei (€5-8). 

FOOD 

Vila Sabina 

Plutelor Street, +40 265 311 614 

This venue at Weekend Complex 

offers a wide selection of traditional 

Romanian soups and pickles. Green 

beans cream, €4, pork stew served 

with mamaliguta, from only €7. 

Positano 

Trandafirilor Square 43, 

+40 770 850 622, www.positano.ro 

Named after the renowned Italian 

spa, this chic restaurant specialises in 

Mediterranean cuisine. Prawn fries and 

crab cakes from €18. 

FRIENDS 

Curti’s Sports Club 

Plutelor Street 2, +40 265 212 021, 

www.curtis.ro 

If you’re a sports fan, check out this 

themed club. A rowdy but friendly 

atmosphere as you’d expect and 

decent, affordable continental cuisine. 

Dublin Irish Pub 

Mihai Viteazu Street 31, +40 211 200, 

www.dublinpubms.ro 

Designed in Victorian Dublin style, 

it’s a local favourite. Celtic symbols 

furnished in solid oak are the designer 

artist’s contribution. 

INSIDER TIP 

Six kilometres out of Tirgu Mures on 

the DN15 highway lies Sângeorgiu 

de Mureº, a stunning spa boasting 

Europe’s salt lakes, rich in iodine. 

Words Adriana Neagu 

Turku 

www.turkutouring.fi 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 060 015 777 

SNAPSHOT 

Turku hosts the Spring Garden 

2010, 9–11 April, and the Arma 

2010 Firearms Fair on 18 April. Both 

amazing to visit – for different reasons. 


Buses go to the city centre every 

half-hour and take 30 minutes. Tickets 

cost 50 kronor (€4.50). 

FOOD 

Brewery Restaurant Herman 

Läntinen Rantakatu 37, 

+358 (0)22 30 3333 

Voted best Finnish restaurant twice, 

it’s the perfect choice for savoury 

Scandinavian cuisine. Be sure to try 

the artichoke soup and braised lamb 

shank for €28. 

Rocca 

Läntinen Rantakatu 55, 

www.rocca.fi 

Eat out in style at, one of Finland’s 

top rated restaurants for the ultimate 

in wine selection and great dishes; 

crayfish soup with shellfish ravioli from 

€13.50, steam cooked asparagus with 

Hollandaise sauce, €15. 

FRIENDS 

Night Club Marilyn 

Eerikinkatu Street 19, +352 (0)2 322 

111, www.clubmarilyn.fi 

The perfect venue for catching up with 

gang of friends and for themed parties. 

See if it rises to the challenge! 

Molly Irish Bar 

Helsingintie 5, Salo, +358 (0)2 733 

5700, www.irishbarmolly.fi 

For a peaceful night out, enjoy a 

beer, cider and drinks at this Irish Bar. 

Hand-rolled cigars to a wide selection 

of whiskey and domestic beers. 

INSIDER TIP 

For a memorable swimming sensation, 

Nummen Sauna Ja Terveyskylpylä 

Helmi at Hakakatu 3 (www. 

nummensauna.fi), is just unmissable. 

Words Adriana Neagu

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Destinations 

Valencia 

www.comunitalvalencia.com 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 807 450 010 / 807 450 011 

SNAPSHOT 

In mid-April, Moros y Cristianos festival 

recalls Christians and Moors battles; 

another honours Saint Vicente Ferrer. 


Take the Metro from the airport. Single 

ticket is €1.90. Taxis are €15-20 to 

the centre. 

FOOD 

Ossea 

9 Calle de Romeu de Corbera, 

+34 963 364 105, www.ossea.es 

The slick design and daytime menu at 

Ossea is worth the detour. Wednesday’s 

“Arabian Night” is a must for couscous 

fans. Chicken tagine is €14.90. 

El Bicho Raro 

9 Calle del Conde de Montornés, 

+34 963 924 920 

Find this petite French bistro near busy 

Calle de la Paz. One of three set lunch 

menus on offer, €12. 

FRIENDS 

Mercado de Campanar 

16 Calle de Tirso de Molina, 

+34 963 173 640, 

www.mercadodecampanar.com 

Full of trendy shops and smart cafés, 

crowned by a multi-screen cinema, 

this metropolis is the north-east edge 

of the Turia riverbed in Campanar. 

Octubre 

12 Carrer de Sant Ferran, +34 963 

157 799, www.octubre.cat 

The exhibits in this museum dedicated 

to contemporary Valencian culture 

can be tough to understand if you 

don’t speak Valencian, but you can 

appreciate the arty café at all times. 

INSIDER TIP 

Get nearly everything you could 

wish for around Valencia by learning 

the following five words: papelería 

(stationery) ferretería (paella pan), 

panadería (bread), tintorería (dry 

cleaners) and cervecería (beer). 

Words Owain Thomas 

Varna 


Lev 

Wizz Air: (0)29 603 888 

SNAPSHOT 

Spring is here. Take off the jackets and 

enjoy Varna’s coastal charm! 


Make sure you chose a taxi with clearly 

marked rates on the front window. A 

taxi to the city centre costs about 10-14 

lev (€5-7). It takes approximately 15 

minutes depending on the traffic. 

FOOD 

Prodadena Nevesta 

(The Sold Bride) 

1 Krali Marko Street, 

+359 888 64 1440 

The three differently decorated halls 

offer a remarkable collection of wines 

and delicious cuisine. 

Akant Rouge 

41 Knyaz Aleksander Batenberg Street, 

+359 (0)52 69 6336 

An incredible French cuisine, prepared 

by the chef of 2004 Yonko Dyankov. 

Original and stylish design and 100% 

natural ice-cream for dessert. 

FRIENDS 

Ginger 

Hotel Cherno More, 33 Slivnitsa 

Boulevard, +359 899 94 3343 

Ginger is the newest coffee club in 

Varna in the very heart of the city. 

Sweet and salty snacks, cocktails and, 

of course, a variety of good coffee. 

Blaze Bar 

13 Ivan Vazov Street, 

+359 (0)888 628 460, 

blazebarbg.com 

This is the modern place in the city. 

Cosy interior, good music and cold 

drinks. Every day they offer different 

surprises to the visitors. 

INSIDER TIP 

Varna Zoo was opened in 1961 and 

shortly after became the most popular 

place for children and adults alike. 

There is a children’s playground with 

roundabouts. varna-zoo.com 

Words Maya Kozareva 

Venice 

www.turismovenezia.it 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 899 018 874 / 899 018 875 

SNAPSHOT 

Venice is awash with regattas and 

water festivals, with my favourite 

being the Vogalonga in May, when 

over 100 boats race from Venice to 

the island of Burano. 



Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) and and 

Venice, Piazzale Roma and vice versa. 

The cost is €5.50 and €11 return. 

FOOD 

Ristorante Barbesin 

Via Montebelluna di Salvarosa 41, 

Treviso, +39 0423 490446, 

www.barbesin.it 

It’s both the asparagus season and the 

art season so combine the enigmatic 

Giorgione exhibition with a six-course 

tasting menu. Lunch from €25. 

Riva Rosa 

Via San Mauro 296, Burano, Venice 

+39 041 730850 

Lap up the romantic canalside views 

(or quirky lace collection) while tucking 

into seafood risotto (€18). 

FRIENDS 

Bar Beltrame 

Piazza dei Signori 27, Treviso 

+39 0422 540789 

Set beneath the loggia of the medieval 

Town Hall, and perfect for peoplewatching, 

this is the place to catch 

up with my friends during a designer 

shopping spree. Spritz is €3. 

Ai Rusteghi 

Campiello del Tentor, San Marco, 

+39 041 523 2205 

Join the locals in this hole-in-the-wall 

Rialto tapas bar where the Prosecco 

(€2) is as sparkling as the backchat. 

INSIDER TIP 

For the definitive view of Venice, hop 

on a ferry to the church of San Giorgio 

Maggiore. The lift sweeps you up to a 

dazzling view of the lagoon. 

Words Lisa Gerard-Sharp 

Warsaw 

www.Warsaw-life.com 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 070 350 3010 

SNAPSHOT 

Travelling the vast area of Warsaw is no 

mean feat, and when spring hits I’m 

always grateful to be free of the winter 

and pull out my bike. Rent for 36 zloty 

(€9) a day at www.wygodnyrower.pl 



Warsaw Airport and Warsaw Centre. 

The cost is €4 and €8 return. 

FOOD 

Oberza Pod Czerwonym Wieprzem 

ul. Zelanza 68, +48 (0)22 850 3144, 

www.czerwonywieprz.pl 

Communist memorabilia adorns this 

off-the-wall family-friendly Polish 

eatery. Don’t let the décor distract you, 

the food is delicious. 

Toan Pho 

ul. Chmielna 5-7, +48 (0)888 147 307 

If all the sausage and cabbage of 

Polish cuisine are getting you down, 

head to Tuan Pho. A huge bowl of 

authentic Vietnamese noodle soup will 

set you back a measly 14 zloty (€3.50). 

FRIENDS 

Warszawa Powisle 

ul. Kruczkowskiego 3b, 

+48 (0)22 474 4084 

Take one modernist UFO-imitating 

ex-train station, renovate, and voila 

– Warsaw’s newest cultural hub and 

watering hole. 

Nowy Wspanialy Swiat 

ul. Mazowiecka 12, +48 (0)22 827 

3151, www.enklawa.com 

Like a bit of politics and art with your 

drinks? Head to this newly opened 

club and cultural centre. Funky beats 

and a modern design give a new spin 

to the idea of an intellectual’s café. 

INSDIER TIP 

Classical music lovers take note - 2010 

is Chopin Year and there are hundreds 

of ways to celebrate the Polish genius’ 

music in Warsaw at www.chopin2010.pl 

Words Michelle Dramowicz

Sleep in the Warsaw Old Town 

castleinn.eu 

+4822 42 50 100 

Świętojańska 2, entrance from Castle Square 

10 Meters from 

The Warsaw Castle 

All the windows face the Castle Square 

Each room created by a different artist 

If your budget is tight please check our Oki doki Hostel, exactly 

in the centre. Where fun, art and your pocket meet together 

in our funky bar, dorm or cosy double. 

okidoki.pl +48228265112 

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Destinations 

Weeze / 

Düsseldorf 

www.weeze.de 

Euro 

Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021 

SNAPSHOT 

Late spring in Weeze is a nature lover’s 

dream. It’s a great combination of 

riverside walks, castle exploration and 

the abundance of wild flowers. 


The bus to Weeze leaves from the 

front of the terminal building every 

hour, €2. A taxi into town costs €12. 

Call +49 (0)28 3766 5555 to reserve, 

or visit www.taxi-hottgenroth.de 

FOOD 

Café-Konditorei Nederkorn 

Haupt Straße 5, +49 (0)28 327 8082 

www.cafe-nederkorn.de 

A short drive out of Weeze, this café 

is known for fresh cream cakes, and a 

plethora of different teas and coffees. 

De Gelderse Poort 

Rijndijk 6, +31 (0)481 43 4182, 

www.de-gelderse-poort.com 

A uniquely located restaurant 

situated on the banks of the Rhine, 

on the Dutch side of the border. An 

abundance of boating traffic means 

there’s always something to watch. 

FRIENDS 

Kalbeck Castle 

Tourist Office, Cyriakusplatz 13–14, 

47652 +49 (0)28 379 10116 

A springtime stroll through the 

extensive gardens of this lovingly 

restored castle is recommended. 

Weeze Animal Park 

Fährsteg, +49 (0)28 379 101116 

This low-key animal park is located on 

the edge of the town next to the ruins 

of Hertefeld Castle and is within easy 

walking distance from the centre. 

INSIDER TIP 

Take a visit to Wunderland, an 

amusement park built inside the 

remnants of a Nuclear Power Station. 

www.wunderlandkalkar.eu 

Words Angela Meek 

Wrocław 

www.Wroclaw-life.com Euro Wizz Air: 070 350 3010 

SNAPSHOT. 

When the warmer weather hits I know 

it’s time to crawl out of the cellar bars 

and head to one of the gorgeous parks 

in Wroclaw’s outer corners. Even so, 

a tram ride (9, 12 or 17) is just a few 

minutes to the vast Szczytnicki Park. 


Taxis cost around 60 zloty (€15), or 

wait for a 406 bus. The bus stop is a 

little north of the airport. 

FOOD 

SoHo 

ul. Szewska 8, +48 (0)71 788 6006, 

www.soho.wroc.pl 

This trendy new restaurant offers 

an extensive menu of international 

classics (including a very tasty steak 

at 65 zloty/€16) in a whimsical Gaudimeets-minimalist-chic 

interior. 

Chatka Przy Jatkach 

ul. Odrzanska 7, +48 (0)71 342 7220, 

www.chatkaprzyjatkach.pl 

For a truly Polish experience, head 

to Chatka – a restaurant filled with 

locals looking for a good deal on 

their favourite dumplings along with 

a few curious tourists. Delicious, 

authentic, and cheap. 

FRIENDS 

Fly Bar 

ul. Wiezienna 21, +48 (0)71 346 8801, 

www.fly-bar.pl 

This so-slick-it-hurts bar is a great 

place to savour a perfectly crafted 

martini at any time of day - whether 

you’re on your way to clubs, or just 

checking your email on the free 

wi-fi network. 

Chocoffee 

ul. Wiezienna 31, www.chocoffee.com 

Considered by many as Wroclaw’s best 

cafe, Chocoffee offers a huge selection 

of melt-in-your-mouth chocolates 

along with a variety of coffee drinks 

and desserts. 

INSIDER TIP 

Planning on using Wroclaw’s public 

transportation? Buy a ticket (bilet) in 

advance at a “kiosk”, one of the many 

green booths dotted around the city. 

Don’t forget to validate on one of the 

little machines on the bus or tram! 

Words Nick Hodge 

Zagreb 


Kuna 

Wizz Air: 060 550 205 

SNAPSHOT 

Local families gather in Zagreb’s 

Maksimir Park on May Day for drinks, 

free snacks and a handful of live acts. 


Regular coaches run from outside 

arrivals to Zagreb’s main bus station for 

30 kuna (€4.10) each way. Taxis cost 

around 200-250 kuna (€30-35). 

FOOD 

Black Rock 

Savska cesta 30, +385 (0)1 482 

0555, www.blackrock.hr 

Opened in the autumn of 2009, this 

trendy venue has diners sizzling their 

own meat on grills fuelled by volcanic 

rock. House steak is 100 kuna (€13.50). 

Huatian 

Kneza Mislava 1, +385 (0)1 461 3666, 

www.huatian.hr 

Zagreb is awash with cheap Chinese 

eateries of average character; this 

one, while affordable, takes time and 

trouble over its cuisine, originating from 

the region suggested by the name. 

Huatian beefsteak, 55 kuna (€7.50). 

FRIENDS 

Alcatraz 

Preradovica 12, www.alcatraz.hr 

Now the most popular spot in Zagreb’s 

busy bar quarter, this Americanathemed 

bar features the popular local 

brand, Velebitsko for15 kuna (€2). 

Lemon 

Gajeva 10, +385 (0)1 482 0800, 

www.lemon.hr 

Bar upstairs, club below, this trendy 

spot in the city’s bar hub is a 

breakfast-to-past-bedtime operation, 

providing coffee at 8am and a nightly 

DJ programme from 9pm. 

INSIDER TIP 

If you’re around town on 1 May, make 

sure you’re not wearing a white football 

top – that’s the day local team Dinamo 

host “the Whites” of Hajduk Split. 

Words Peterjon Cresswell


WIZZ NEWS 

Exciting new European routes and Flexible tickets – all the latest Wizz Air news 

New routes 

Wizz Air continues its expansion by 

announcing a number of new routes, 

as well as its entry to a brand new 

market. The airline will connect 

Serbia to Germany and the UK with 

two new routes from Belgrade 

as early as this summer. The initial 

network will include flights to 

Dortmund and London Luton from 

2 June and 24 July respectively. 

This summer is all about sun 

and good wine! 

Spain being a top destination for 2010, 

Polish travellers will be delighted to 

learn that even more cities in Poland 

are to offer flights to the Spanish sun. 

Wizz Air will be launching new routes 

from Warsaw to Madrid and from 

Gdansk to Barcelona. 

WIZZ facts 

Italy will become even more accessible 

with new routes from Lviv to Venice 

Treviso and from Budapest to Pisa. The 

flights will be operated from 14 May 

and 1 July respectively. 

WIZZ Flex – Flexible tickets 

Wizz Air introduces another great 

booking scheme. Purchasing WIZZ 

Wizz Air flew over 7.8 million passengers in 

2009, 33% more than the previous year 

There are 12 bases in six CEE countries: 

Katowice, Warsaw, Gdansk, Poznan, Wroclaw, 

Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest, Cluj Napoca, 

Timisoara, Kiev 

We operate over 150 routes to 21 countries 

Wizz Air’s team consists of more than 1000 

dedicated employees 

We currently have 30 Airbus A320 aircraft 

with an average age of less than 3 years 

Flex will allow passengers to change 

the date, time and routing of the 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. 

WIZZ Flex can be purchased at the 

time of booking at wizzair.com. 

New routes 

Warsaw-Turku 10 April 

Warsaw-Madrid 24 April 

Gdansk-Barcelona 24 April 

Timisoara-Madrid 3 May 

Lviv-Venice Treviso 14 May 

Sofia-Forli 22 May 

Sofia-Frankfurt Hahn 22 May 

Sofia-Madrid 22 May 

Sofia-Paris Beauvais 22 May 

Bucharest-Pisa 12 June 

Cluj-Napoca-Zaragoza 12 June 

Cluj-Napoca-Weeze 12 June 

Belgrade-Dortmund 12 June 

Bucharest-Pisa 12 June 

Katowice-Weeze 13 June 

Bucharest-Cuneo 30 June 

Budapest-Pisa 1 July 

Bucharest-Weeze 3 July 

Bucharest-Zaragoza 3 July 

Belgrade-London Luton 24 July 

Airbus A320: Aircraft figures 

Length: 37,57 m 

Wingspan: 34,09 m 

Height: 11,76 m 

Maximum cabin width: 3,70 m 

Fuel capacity: 23,859 l 

Average travel speed: 850 km/h 

Number of seats: 180 

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WIZZ staff snapshot 

Eva Papp 

Purchasing Manager 

How long have you been with 

the airline? 

I started working for Wizz Air exactly 

two years ago. 

What’s your favourite place 

in a city and why? 

I’m fond of tiny, familiar restaurants 

visited by local people. I can taste the 

real “flavour” of a country there by 

having gorgeous food and chatting 

with residents. 

What’s your favourite route? What’s the best part of 

Definitely Budapest-Milan. Milan is a your job? 

great place for a long weekend: it has I really love my job because it gives me 

got so many restaurants and bars, novelty each single day. I can do what 

fabulous shopping facilities and the I like the most; travel and meet new 

San Siro Stadium, the home of AC people. Each new tender I publish and 

Milan and Inter Milan. 

What’s your favourite city? 

each new contract I conclude is a new 

challenge and provides lots of success. 

Barcelona is my eternal love, as it’s a What object could you not 

place that has got everything for do your job without? 

my body and soul: culture, 

I’d say it’s my notebook, which is 

architecture, great food and drinks absolutely necessary for creating 

(tapas bars are my absolute contracts and calculating costs. On 

favourites), hospitable people, the other hand if I didn’t have so 

seaside and mountains. 

many cookbooks at home, I’m sure I 

wouldn’t have gained so many friends 

Is there anywhere on the during lunch time to fill me up with 

network you’re not been yet but 

would like to go? 

I’m a huge fan of the northern 

countries and fortunately Wizz Air has 

quite a few routes there. Turku will be 

the first place for me to visit. 

energy for the rest of the day. 

Useful information 

Check-in on wizzair.com and save time at 

the airport. Web check-in service at 

wizzair.com makes travel more convenient by 

decreasing queuing at check-in. 

Don’t forget that by booking additional 

services like priority boarding, extra legroom seat, SMS 

confirmation and airport transfer services you can make your 

travel more comfortable. 

If you travel with hand luggage only, make sure that it does not 

exceed 10kg. If you travel with checked baggage, do not forget to 

pay for it online: you will be paying half the price! 

WIZZ NEWS 

Baggage policy 

Any piece of baggage to be checked-in is subject to 

a fee, per bag, per flight and per passenger. 

The number of bags you wish to check in must be 

indicated and paid for during the booking process (either 

via wizzair.com or the call centre). Further pieces of 

baggage can be added at a later stage via wizzair.com or though the 

Call Centre for the same fee. 

Please note that if further pieces of baggage are paid for at the airport, 

a higher Baggage Fee applies. 

Passengers are allowed to carry only one piece of hand baggage with 

the maximum dimensions 55x40x20cm and not exceeding 10kg. 



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Új útvonalak 

A Wizz Air, mint a régió vezető 

légitársasága új útvonalakkal 

bővíti hálózatát meglévő piacain 

és új piacokat hódít meg, ezúttal 

az Európai Unión kívül: 2010 

nyarán már a szerb fővárosból 

is felszállnak a Wizz Air gépek. 

Június 12-től Dortmundba és 

július 24-től London Luton 

repülőtérre közlekednek majd az 

új járatok Belgrádból. 

Az idei nyár a napsütésé és 

a jó boroké! 

Spanyolország 2010 

legkedveltebb úti célja. Lengyel 

utasaink örömére szolgál a 

hír, hogy mostantól még több 

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a napsütésbe. A Wizz Air új 

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és Gdanskból Barcelonába. 

Olaszország még könnyebben 

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Velence Trevisoba és a 

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Márciustól megvásárolható 

a WIZZ Flex szolgáltatás, 

amely lehetővé teszi a 

dátum, idő illetve az útvonal 

megváltoztatását a későbbiek 

folyamán, de legkésőbb 

három órával az indulás előtt. 

A WIZZ Flex legnagyobb 

előnye, hogy a változtatásokat 

korlátlan számban meg lehet 

tenni és csupán az esetleges 

árkülönbséget kell megfi zetni. 

WIZZ Flex szolgáltatás 

a foglalással egy időben 

vásárolható meg a 

wizzair.com-on. 

Köszönjük! 

Köszönetet szeretnék mondani a 

haiti-i áldozatok megsegítésében 

nyújtott segítségükért. Az 

Önök hozzájárulásával 

összesen 50,644 eurót utaltunk 

a Vörös Kereszt számlájára. 

Büszkék vagyunk, hogy együtt 

segíthettünk!

All offers in one place 

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Budapest - So far, yet still so close


ŞTIRI WIZZ 

WIZZ AIR NEWS 

Destinaţii noi 

Wizz Air continuă să se extindă 

în această zonă şi a anunţat 

atât destinaţii noi cât şi intrarea 

pe o piaţă nouă. Linia noastră 

aeriană va lega Serbia cu 

Germania şi Regatul Unit al 

Marii Britanii prin inaugurarea 

a doua rute noi de la Belgrad, 

chiar din vara anului 2010. 

Reţeaua iniţială va include 

servicii către Dortmund şi 

Londra Luton începând cu 12 

iunie şi respectiv 24 iulie. 

Vara aceasta stă sub semnul 

soarelui si al vinului bun! 

Spania este destinaţia numărul 1 

a anului 2010. Călătorii polonezi 

vor fi încântaţi să descopere că 

acum pot călători către destinaţii 

însorite din mai multe oraşe 

poloneze. Wizz Air va lansa rute 

noi din Varşovia către Madrid şi 

din Gdansk către Barcelona. 

Italia va deveni şi mai 

accesibilă prin inaugurarea 

noilor rute din Lvov către Veneţia 

Treviso şi din Budapesta către 

Pisa. Zborurile vor debuta 

începând cu 14 mai şi respective 

1 iulie. 

WIZZ Flex – Bilete fl exibile 

Wizz Air a introdus o altă 

modalitate excelentă de 

rezervare. Cumpărarea unui 

bilet WIZZ Flex le va permite 

pasagerilor să schimbe data, 

ora şi ruta zborului, online de 

câte ori doresc, cu până la 3 

ore înainte de ora de plecare 

programată pentru zbor. Nu se 

ROMANIA 

va încasa taxa de schimbare a 

zborului însă va trebui achitată 

diferenţa de tarif. WIZZ Flex 

poate fi cumpărat în momentul 

rezervării la wizzair.com. 

Vă mulţumim! 

Am dori să vă mulţumim pentru 

ajutorul acordat victimelor 

cutremurului din Haiti. Wizz Air 

a donat echivalentul contribuţiei 

dumneavoastră şi împreună vom 

trimite €50,644 către Crucea 

Roşie!

BULGARIA 

Нови маршрути 

Wizz Air продължава своето 

разширяване в региона и 

обяви известен брой нови 

маршрути, както и навлизане 

на един чисто нов пазар. 

Въздушната линия ще 

свързва Сърбия с Германия и 

Великобритания, като открие 

два нови маршрута от Белград 

още през лятото на 2010 г. 

Първоначалната мрежа ще 

включва полети до Дортмунд 

и Лондон Лутън, респективно 

от 12 юни и 24 юли. 

Това лято е време за 

слънце и хубаво вино! 

Испания е топ дестинация 

за 2010 г. Полските пътници 

с радост ще научат, че вече 

могат да пътуват до слънцето 

от още повече полски 

градове. Wizz Air стартира 

нови маршрути от Варшава 

до Мадрид и от Гданск до 

Барселона. 

Италия ще стане още подостъпна 

с нови маршрути от 

Лвов до Венеция Тревизо и от 

Будапеща до Пиза. Полетите 

WIZZ НОВИНИ 

ще тръгнат респективно от 14 

май и 1 юли. 

Wizz Flex - гъвкави билети 

Wizz Air въвежда още 

една чудесна схема за 

резервиране. Закупуването 

на WIZZ Flex позволява на 

пътниците да променят 

датата, часа и маршрута 

на своя полет, онлайн и 

неограничен брой пъти, до 3 

часа преди насрочения час на 

полета. Няма да се начислява 

такса за смяна, но ще трябва 

WIZZ AIR NEWS 

да заплатите всякаква 

евентуална разлика в цената 

на билета. 

WIZZ Flex може да се закупи 

по време на резервацията на 

wizzair.com. 

Благодарим Ви! 

Бихме желали да Ви 

благодарим за Вашата 

помощ за жертвите от 

земетресението в Хаити. Ние 

дадохме толкова, колкото и 

Вие, и заедно ще изпратим на 

Червения кръст 50,644€! 



WIZZ НОВИНИ 

WIZZ AIR NEWS 

Нові напрямки 

Wizz Air продовжує зростати 

й оголошує про вихід на новий 

ринок та відкриття декількох 

нових напрямків. Авіакомпанія 

поєднає Сербію з Німеччиною 

і Великобританією, відкривши 

два нові маршрути з Белграда 

влітку 2010 року. Початково 

авіаперельоти будуть 

здійснюватися до Дортмунда 

та Лондона (Лутона) з 12 

червня та 24 липня відповідно. 

Цього літа – тільки сонце 

та хороше вино! 

У 2010 році Іспанія є 

найпопулярнішим напрямком. 

Польські мандрівники 

зрадіють, коли дізнаються, що 

відтепер вони можуть 

літати на відпочинок із ще 

більшої кількості польських 

міст. Wizz Air відкриває нові 

маршрути з Варшави до 

Мадрида та з Гданська до 

Барселони. 

Дістатися до Італії стане 

ще легше завдяки новим 

рейсам зі Львова до Венеції 

(Тревізо) та з Будапешту до 

Пізи. Авіаперельоти будуть 

здійснюватися з 14 травня та з 

1 липня відповідно. 

WIZZ Flex – гнучкі умови 

подорожі 

Wizz Air впроваджує нову 

корисну послугу. Придбавши 

WIZZ Flex, пасажири зможуть 

змінювати дату, час та 

маршрут рейсу в режимі 

онлайн будь-яку кількість разів, 

до 3-х годин до запланованого 

часу вильоту. З Вас не 

стягуватиметься плата за 

зміну рейсу, однак потрібно 

буде сплатити різницю між 

тарифами. 

WIZZ Flex можна придбати 

під час бронювання на 

wizzair.com. 

Дякуємо Вам! 

Ми хотіли б подякувати Вам за 

допомогу жертвам землетрусу 

на Гаїті. Ми врахували Ваш 

внесок, і загальна сума, яку 

буде надіслано Червоному 

Хресту, складає €50 644! 

UKRAINE 

COLIN ANTILL

BARCELONATURISME.COM 

CZECH REPUBLIC 

Nové trasy 

Wizz Air pokračuje v expanzi 

v regionu a ohlásil spuštění 

několika nových tras, včetně 

vstupu na úplně nový trh. 

Letecká společnost spojí Srbsko 

s Německem a Spojeným 

královstvím, a to otevřením 

dvou nových tras z Bělehradu, 

již od léta 2010. Prvotní síť bude 

zahrnovat lety do Dortmundu a 

Londýna-Lutonu od 12. června, 

respektive 24. července. 

Toto léto je o slunci a 

dobrém víně! 

Španělsko je v roce 2010 top 

destinací. Cestující z Polska 

budou potěšeni, že nyní budou 

mít možnost cestovat za sluncem 

z ještě více polských měst. 

Wizz Air spouští nové trasy 

z Varšavy do Madridu a z 

Gdaňsku do Barcelony. Itálie 

bude ještě dostupnější díky 

novým trasám ze Lvova do 

Benátek-Trevisa a z Budapešti do 

WIZZ NOVINKY 

Pisy. Lety budou zahájeny od 14. 

května, respektive 1. července. 

WIZZ Flex – Flexibilní 

letenky 

Wizz Air zavedl další úžasnou 

koncepci rezervace. Zakoupení 

služby WIZZ Flex umožní 

cestujícím změnit datum, 

čas a trasu jejich letu online, 

a to kolikrát budou chtít, až 

do 3 hodin před plánovaným 

odletem. Nebude jim účtován 

WIZZ AIR NEWS 

poplatek za změnu, avšak 

bude muset být doplacen 

případný rozdíl v ceně letu. 

WIZZ Flex lze zakoupit během 

rezervace na wizzair.com. 

Děkujeme vám! 

Rádi bychom vám poděkovali 

za vaši pomoc obětem 

zemětřesení na Haiti. 

Sečetli jsme vaše příspěvky 

a dohromady zašleme 

Červenému kříži €50 644! 



WIZZ CAFE 

€2.50 

€3 

beer 

0,33 L 

Nestea 

Products may vary 

juices 

Products may vary 

Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola light / Sprite 

0,33L 

€4 

€2.50 

red wine / 

white wine 

0,187 L 

€3.50 

Tiger Energy Drink 

€2.50 

mineral water 

sparkling / still 0,5 L 

rum / vodka / whisky 

0,05 L 

€4 

€2.50

Bake Rolls 

garlic / pizza 

coffee 

decaffeinated 

cappuccino 

hot chocolate 

€1.50 

€1 

€2.50 

sandwiches* 

€4 

salted, crispy peanuts 

WARNING: contents will be hot 

VIGYAZAT: az ital forró ! UWAGA: zawartośæ bêdzie gor¹ca 

25g 

€2.50 

€1 

€2 

hot tea 

Twix 

Snickers 

Pringles 

43g 

soup 

€1 

€3 

DRINKS & SNACKS 

* We have selected a variation of fi llings 

for our sandwiches, please ask the crew 

what is available on today’s fl ight. 

* Oferujemy wiele rodzajów kanapek. 

Nasza za³oga z przyjemności¹ udzieli 

Pañstwu informacji, co jest dostêpne 

podczas dzisiejszego lotu. 

€2 

croissant 

€2 

M&M’s 

125g 

Size may vary 



WIZZ BOUTIQUE 

Thierry Mugler 

Angel 

EDP 25ml + miniature 5ml 

Bulgari 

Jasmin Noir 

EDP 30ml 

High Street Price ¤52 

Save €8 

€44 

€42 

€46 

EXCLUSIVE 

TO 

AIRLINES 

Nina Ricci 

CREW 

RECOMMENDATION 

“Angel is a refreshing and unique 

fragrance with an oriental and 

woody fl air. It immediately 

fascinates you, stirs your senses 

and absorbs your emotions.” 

Senior Cabin Attendant 

Lucia Radovicova, Prague 

Nina 

EDT 50ml 


Save €9 

€20 

Hello Kitty 

Hello Kitty 

EDT 60 ml 


Save €6 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

Agent 

Provocateur 

Maîtresse 

EDP 30 ml 

€48 

€29 

Emporio 

Armani 

Armani Diamonds 

EDP 50ml 


Save €9

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

Givenchy 

€52 

Very Irresistible 

EDT 50ml + 15ml FREE 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€29 

Première Collection 

Coffret Miniatures 

6 miniatures : Paloma Picasso, Miracle, 

Trésor, Anais Anais, Loulou, Lauren. 

Clarins 

Hands beauty kit 

€25 

FREE! 

POUCH FOR ALL 

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Transformulas 

Ice Cool LipVolume 

€22 

Get sensual lips without collagen 

injections, and an ice cool breathe 

sensation for your lips. Elected “Best Lip 

Volumiser” in two countries. 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€30 

LADIES FRAGRANCES & COSMETICS 

CREW 


“Very Irresistible by Givenchy parfume is one of 

the most beautiful fragrances, perfect for every 

woman, elegant and well, just... irresistible! 

It’s also a great offer with two bottles for the price 

of one, with the smaller bottle a perfect 

size for your purse.” 

Cabin Crew Instructor 

Malgorzata Grzyb, Warsaw 

Givenchy 

Mascara Phenomen’ eyes 


Save €5 

Lancôme 

Star Bronzer 

High Street Price 

¤45.50 

Save €16 

€29.50 



WIZZ BOUTIQUE 

Calvin Klein 

CK Free 

EDT 50ml 


Save €10 

€38 

CREW 


“There are number of things which any 

style-conscious man simply must have. 

Calvin Klein’s miniatures set is one of 

those. No matter where you live, or what 

kind of person you are, this set of classic 

fragrances will help you prepare for any 

occasion. Not to mention, it makes a 

unique gift as well!” 

Senior Cabin Attendant 

Pawe³ Go³¹bek, 

Gdañsk 

Calvin Klein 

Men’s miniatures coffret 

€39 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€37 

Calvin Klein 

Euphoria for Men 

EDT 50ml 


Save €10 

Calvin Klein 

Ladies’ miniatures coffret 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€37

Azzaro 

€29 

Cockpit 

EDT 75 ml 


Save €11 

Giorgio Armani 

Aqua Di Gio Set 

EDT 50ml + free aftershave 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€44 

MENS FRAGRANCES & MINIATURES COFFRETS 

€39.50 

Hugo Boss 

EDT 100ml 


Save €10 

€41 

Paco Rabanne 

One million 

EDT 50ml 


Save €8.50 



WIZZ BOUTIQUE 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

Pierre Cardin 

Ella Morissa 

Bracelet 

Circular rhodium plated charms on a rhodiumplated 

bracelet with T-Bar clasp. 

Hypoallergenic and presented in a slim gift box. 

€16 

Set Circle of Love 

The fashionable and eye-catching “Circle 

of Love” necklace, with sparkling crystal 

stones, comes with matching earrings. 

Presented in an elegantly designed 

red-colour heart shaped open-window 

gift box. A perfect gift for your loved one. 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€34 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€34 

Ella Morissa 

Magic Box 

Selection of four pairs of dual tone 

earrings and matching necklaces with 

zircons, two red pouches offered.

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€5 

Small shelly turtle 

Teddy bear 

€12 

JEWELLERY & CHILDRENS 

€10 

Kolorimage kit 

Chupa Chups 

Best of Pack 25 lollipops 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€5 



WIZZ BOUTIQUE 

€8 

Lifetrons Rechargeable Speaker 

Shiny Black Deluxe Edition 

Swiss-designed in luxurious leather, this world’s smallest 

drum-shaped powerful speaker features DrumBass sound 

technology. 

Play music from your laptop, iPhone, iPod, MP3/MP4 

player, PSP/NDS lite or popular mobile phones with 3.5mm 

jack. Several speakers may be added for an even greater 

sound experience. It’s handy and rechargeable via USB 

and boasts up to nine hours battery life. 

The speaker comes with a pouch and audio cable. 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€29 

Pop-up book light 

CREW 


“The Universal Adaptor is a travel 

gadget which I always have with 

me. It allows me to shave, charge 

my telephone, use my laptop or 

DVD player wherever I am in the 

world. It simply makes life easier.” 

Line Trainer Przemek Dudzinski, 

Poznan 

€15 

Fun plane 

airport set 

Money box 

ACCESSORIES & WIZZ AIR GIFTS 

Braun Oral-B 

Tooth Brush Advance Power D4510 

This battery-powered toothbrush is 

clinically proven to remove more plaque 

than a manual toothbrush. Small and 

ideal for travel. 

Includes 2 AA Duracell batteries and 

one PrecisionClean brush head. 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€25 

Philips Shaver HQ130 

€9 

€13 

Shaves long and short stubbles 

Battery 2 AA supplied 

Battery powered for a cordless shaving 

Up to 60 minutes shaving time 

Swiss travel products 

World Travel Adapter 

Use it in more than 150 countries. 

TRAVEL 

RETAIL 

EXCLUSIVE 

€12


WIZZ BOUTIQUE 

€12 

i product selection 

€14 

Key ring and fridge magnets set 

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 

€19 

Remote 

controlled plane 

Wizz Air model aircraft 

ACCESSORIES & WIZZ AIR GIFTS 

Cash payments can be made in Euro, British pound (bank notes and coins of 1 and 2 only), Forints on Hungarian fl ights, Zloty on Polish fl ights, Bulgarian Leva on Bulgarian 

fl ights (bank notes only), Czech Kroner on Czech fl ights (bank notes only), Swedish Kroner on Swedish fl ights (bank notes only) and Romanian Lei on Romanian 

fl ights (bank notes only). All prices are quoted in Euro as the base currency. The prices in Forint, Zloty, Leva, Czech and Swedish Kroner and Lei are indicative prices 

subject to exchange rate. Return change will be given in Euro unless local currency is available. We accept the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. In 

case of credit card payment, passengers must provide proof of identifi cation. Passengers are prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages which they have supplied 

themselves. Please make sure that you receive a receipt for your purchases. 

€12 

€13 

Fun plane 

€13 

Inflatable aircraft 

Plush aircraft

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