We welcome Jax Slisz back for a second week in order to hear about the 2 Munich tours he runs which help him explain some of the darker aspects of Munich's history to visitors: a 3rd Reich Tour and a visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. He talks passionately about what there is to see, why it's important to know this story and how the memories of his Polish grandfather, Alois Slisz, underpin his desire to educate others about this period of German history. useful links https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/munich https://heartofmunich.com video on the WW2 memories of Alois Sisz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m680cbtwcDU

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Munich Extra 02 Heart of Munich Tours and the 3rd Reich

After 5 years in Munich, Jax has founded his own tour guiding company, Heart of Munich Tours, and here he tells us what's on offer and shares lots of insider tips: why are Marienplatz and the Hofgarten two of his favourite stopping-off places, what cultural events is the city famous for apart from the Oktoberfest, what's the atmosphere like in the Hofbrauhaus and why is a beer garden only a (traditional) beer garden if it is shaded by chestnut trees? useful links https://heartofmunich.com https://citybreakspodcast.co.uk/munich  

Munich Extra 01 Heart of Munich Tours

Three great travel bloggers share their city break ideas with us:  we explore the world from Athens to Kochi and the alphabet from Auckland to Vilnius, taking in Funchal and Seattle on the way and all with lots of ideas for what to see, do, eat and drink along the way.  Have a listen and be inspired.      Useful links  our website: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk to find us on twitter: @citybreakscast to e-mail us: citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk This week's guest websites https://www.albomadventures.com https://roadsandrunways.co.uk   https://www.packthesuitcases.com

City Break Ideas Episode 18

Part 2 of our interview with Andrea Giordani from Feel Florence, the city's official tourism website, in which he takes us on a journey through some of the highlights of Italy's best-known literary work, The Divine Comedy by the 14th century Tuscan poet Dante Alighieri.  2021 marks the 700th anniversary of Dante's death and so now is the perfect time to get to know more about him and all the reasons why he is so famous, in Florence, in Italy and worldwide. useful links https://www.feelflorence.it/en https://www.feelflorence.it/en/node/44397 https://www.villegiardinimedicei.it https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk

Florence Extra 04 Dante and The Divine Comedy

The first of a two-part interview with Andrea Giordani from Feel Florence, the city's official tourism website.  The 14th of this month is the central day in a year-long series of events to mark the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, Florence's world-famous poet, author and philosopher (1265-1321).  Andrea tell us a little about Dante himself and the Florence he knew, introduces us to his best known work, the Divine Comedy and outlines some of the many events happening in Florence this year to mark the anniversary. useful links https://www.feelflorence.it/en https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk  

Florence Extra 03 700 Years of Dante

We interview Helen Farrell, editor of The Florentine, to find out how this publication and website can enhance your knowledge of Florence.  She explains their news and listings functions and outlines the wide range of cultural information on offer; everything from new literature set in the area, to the recent celebrations for the 700th anniversary of Dante's death, via - of course! - Florence's recent Cocktail Week.  Helen's Reading Suggestions Still Life by Sarah Winman The Bookseller of Florence by Ross King  The Hunting Season by Tom Benjamin Angels of Mud by Vanessa Nicolson The Florence Duck Store by Harry Cochrane   useful links https://www.theflorentine.net https://www.theflorentine.net/subscription https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk  

Florence Extra 02 The Florentine

Our very first Florence Extra episode with guest Danielle from the Florence-based tour company Ciao Florence who tells us all about the various tours and experiences the company offers in Florence and the surrounding area.  She brings a refreshing Florence-based perspective and an insight into many things not covered in the original series. useful links https://www.ciaoflorence.it/en  https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk

Florence Extra 01 Ciao Florence

More inspiration from three great travel blogs: a Bulgarian city you may not have heard of, (but definitely should not miss), a round-up of Italian cities from the most popular to the charmingly lesser-known, Buenos Aires for beginners and Dubrovnik on the cheap.  Plus, of course, a general spirit of wanderlust, appreciation and can-do spirit.     Useful links  our website: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk to find us on twitter: @citybreakscast to e-mail us: citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk This week's guest websites https://travelforawhile.com http://www.italiantripabroad.it   https://www.bigworldsmallpockets.com

City Break Ideas Episode 17

Our London Bucket List features a wide range of must-do ideas, some of our own and lots more from our contributors: travel bloggers, historians and a London diarist.  Inspiration for all!   Useful links https://www.aworldinreach.com/?s=london+ https://besidestheobvious.net/2021/01/16/the-perfect-london-bucket-list-the-top-70-things-to-do-in-the-capital-of-uk https://www.berkeleysquarebarbarian.com https://anhistorianabouttown.com https://livinglondonhistory.com/londons-ancient-roman-and-medieval-walls-a-self-guided-walk https://www.diaryofalondoness.com https://www.visitlondon.com City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our London series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions!  You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode.  That's a big help!  

London Episode 27 Our London Bucket List

A set-in-London booklist, four reading anthologies based on London and four walking tours focussed on the capital's best-known authors.  Plus, a whole selection of snippets of poetry and prose.  In short, a comprehensive introduction to literary London and a host of follow-up ideas.  This episode brings you everything from Dickens to J K Rowling, from the London of Agatha Christie's 'At Bertram's Hotel' to that of Tarquin Hall's 'Salaam Brick Lane'. Useful links https://brightnomad.net/books-set-in-london https://www.london-walking-tours.co.uk/free-tours/dickens-london.htm https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/walks-and-itineraries/self-guided-walks-and-trails/shakespeares-london https://www.london-walking-tours.co.uk/the-sherlock-holmes-mystery-trail.htm https://www.getyourguide.co.uk/london-l57/london-harry-potter-walking-tour-t390509 https://www.visitlondon.com Reading ideas London: An Illustrated Literary Companion by Rosemary Gray The Blue Guide Literary Companion to London compiled by Robin Saikia Fictional London: A Guide to the Capital's Literary Landmarks by Stephen Halliday City Lit London edited by Heather Reyes City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our London series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions!  You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode.  That's a big help!  

London Episode 26 Literary London

A selection of readings from diarists who have written about London across the centuries and from travel writers who came to visit.  Everything from eye witness accounts of the Fire of London and an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, to those who hated the London fog and pickpockets and those who admired it as a city full of 'all that life has to offer'.   Useful link https://www.visitlondon.com Reading ideas The Diary of John Evelyn The Diary of Samuel Pepys The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell The Blue Guide Literary Companion to London City Lit London by Heather Reyes London: An Illustrated Literary Companion by Rosemary Gray A London Year by Travis Elborough and Nick Rennison  The Traveller's Year by Travis Elborough and Nick Rennison  City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our London series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions!  You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode.  It helps others to find us.  

London Episode 25 Diarists and Travel Writers

We bring you another selection of City Break Ideas: Boston, USA on the 4th July; art and bubbling mud pools in Reykjavik; ruin bars and Turkish bathing in Budapest; a tour of New York's Grand Central Station; and what to eat at Eggslut in LA.  Plus loads more ideas on each of those cities.  Obviously.  Also, Stolpersteine, an art and holocaust memorial project found in many European countries which everyone should know more about.   Useful links  our website: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk to find us on twitter: @citybreakscast to e-mail us: citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk This week's guest websites https://retiredandtravelling.com https://lanniesfoodandtravel.com https://adventuringwoman.com 

City Break Ideas 16

We cover every kind of London shopping experience, popping into some globally recognised department stores, including Selfridges on its opening day in 1909, dropping by foodie havens, the best areas for a little vintage shopping and the cream of London's bookshops.  We also call into London's oldest shopping arcade, first opened in the 14th century, as well as one referred to as 'the newest kid on the block.'     Useful links https://www.foyles.co.uk https://www.hatchards.co.uk https://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk https://www.stanfords.co.uk http://www.visitbricklane.org http://www.portobelloroad.co.uk/the-market https://www.leadenhallmarket.co.uk https://www.camdenmarket.com https://boroughmarket.org.uk https://www.burlingtonarcade.com https://www.theroyalexchange.co.uk https://www.coaldropsyard.com https://www.visitlondon.com City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our London series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions!  You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode.  It helps others to find us.    

London Episode 24 Shops and Markets

Windsor: a thousand years of English history.  We discuss everything from Edward III's Order of the Garter to Edward VII's new bathrooms, via the purchase of 40 Canalettos by George III and Christmas at Windsor for Victoria, Albert and their children.  We visit the royal tombs in the chapel, take an idyllic boat trip up the Thames and pop over the bridge to Eton, home of England's very poshest school. Useful links https://www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle https://www.frenchbrothers.co.uk (boat trips) http://johnlogiemotorboats.com (boats for hire) https://collections.etoncollege.com/museums/museum-of-eton-life   City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our London series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions!  You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode.  It helps others to find us.  

London Episode 23 Windsor and Eton

A trip a little way down the Thames for a wander round two of London's classiest areas.  Firstly, Kew, with its world-famous botanic gardens and, tucked inside, London's smallest royal palace, namely Kew Palace.  Then to Richmond, one-time site of the Palace of Richmond and home today to the capital's largest royal park.  History, boating, croquet, it's all here. Useful links https://www.kew.org https://www.hrp.org.uk/kew-palace https://www.museumofrichmond.com https://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park https://www.visitlondon.com City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if only you had the time! Check our website to find more episodes from our London series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk We love to receive your comments and suggestions!  You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.uk And if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode.  It helps others to find us.  

London Episode 22 Kew and Richmond

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