Love the local coffee shop tip — and PREACH about it not being Starbucks. I've found that the local coffee shops are usually in the neighborhood(s) I want to stay in... and if I'm staying in another area, the walk to / from the shop is a great way to find other hidden gems.
Another non-negotiable for me is researching and trying food that is local to not only the country but also the specific region. Example: don't think you're going to find Italy's best pizza in Venice! Instead try the cicchetti or seafood. You can learn so much about a place through food.
Loved this read, thank you! I also love to try and learn a little of the language before I go anywhere, and walking is definitely my favourite! 🤍 We also visited Berlin a few years ago and I have such fond memories of our time there.
Love the local coffee shop tip — and PREACH about it not being Starbucks. I've found that the local coffee shops are usually in the neighborhood(s) I want to stay in... and if I'm staying in another area, the walk to / from the shop is a great way to find other hidden gems.
Yes! Love the idea of walking to/from a shop to scope out more hidden gems. :')
Another non-negotiable for me is researching and trying food that is local to not only the country but also the specific region. Example: don't think you're going to find Italy's best pizza in Venice! Instead try the cicchetti or seafood. You can learn so much about a place through food.
10000% — I also believe in going to a food market!
Yes!!! All the best options at food markets.
Loved this read, thank you! I also love to try and learn a little of the language before I go anywhere, and walking is definitely my favourite! 🤍 We also visited Berlin a few years ago and I have such fond memories of our time there.
:') Maybe I need to add Berlin to the top of my list!
Yes! I’d love to go back for the Christmas markets. We originally went in the summer.
"I didn’t buy a SIM card for my phone". Doesn't your phone already come with one? Why would you need to buy one?