{"id":3229,"date":"2017-05-10T15:50:14","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T15:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=3229"},"modified":"2017-05-11T12:19:48","modified_gmt":"2017-05-11T12:19:48","slug":"small-cities-will-give-serious-wanderlust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/small-cities-will-give-serious-wanderlust\/","title":{"rendered":"These Small Cities Will Give You Serious Wanderlust"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to travel, big is not necessarily best. Dotted across Europe, these small towns and laidback cities promise an inspiring travel experience away from the big smoke. From finding foodie heaven in Naples to unwinding among Monsterrat\u2019s mighty mountains, there\u2019s no end to the delights you\u2019ll find in these destinations further off the tourist track.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Nice<\/a>, France<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Despite it\u2019s global popularity, Nice still retains it\u2019s charming small-town feel. With fabulous markets, glorious architecture and a lavish dining scene, Nice offers the best of both worlds for indecisive travellers.<\/p>\n

Go for: <\/strong>A touch of the high life on the private beaches, a rich arts scene and a dreamy chocolate treatment in the town’s best spa. No, really. As part of the ‘choco-cooning’ treatment, guests at\u00a0La Bulle d\u2019Isis<\/strong> sees guests\u00a0roll around in creamy ganache and melted chocolate. The result? Supple, smooth, glowing and aromatic skin.<\/p>\n

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2. Naples<\/a>, Italy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Archaeological treasures, delicious eateries and coastal vibes puts Naples front and centre of our summer bucket list. What about you?<\/p>\n

Go for:<\/strong> Epic seafood bites by the water, a cheeky Pompeii day trip<\/strong><\/a> and the chance to “adopt” a skull of an unknown dead in\u00a0the city\u2019s hypogea (the underground tombs). More info on that delightful activity here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3. Montserrat<\/a>, Spain\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Within day-tripping distance of Barcelona, the mighty mountains and old-world charm of this Spanish town offers a peaceful oasis away from the city.<\/p>\n

Go for:<\/strong> Those mountains views and the oh-so-Instagrammable snaps of the Stairway to Heaven! We’re following @doyoutravel<\/strong><\/a>‘s lead…<\/p>\n

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4. Akureyri, Iceland<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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With just 18,000 people calling Akureyri home, Iceland’s second city may be small, but it’s big on personality.\u00a0A far cry from the sleepy\u00a0towns you normally associate with rural Iceland, Akuryri’s\u00a0cool cafes, edgy Scandinavian eats, fine art galleries and even some late-night drinking holes made it to the top of Lonely Planets Best Place in Europe in 2016.<\/p>\n

Go for: <\/strong>Some of the country’s best skiing nearby and the charming\u00a0winter festivals.<\/p>\n

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5. Bremen, Germany<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Straight out of a fairytale, the picture-perfect architecture\u00a0and fun and freethinking locals make Germany’s third city-state a must-visit.<\/p>\n

Go for<\/strong>: the charming Christmas markets and laidback vibes.<\/p>\n

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What cities are on your bucket list this year?<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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