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Scandinavian or Nordic
Scandinavia consists of just Norway, Sweden & Denmark. The Nordic countries are Scandinavia + Finland, Iceland & Greenland.
Retire for the evening in this meticulously designed hotel concept by kitchen?! design company Vipp.
Retire for the evening in this meticulously designed hotel concept by kitchen?! design company Vipp.
In the early evening, head over to a wine bar specialized in natural wines, which have become incredibly popular over the past 5 years. Our choice: Den Vandrette.
In the early evening, head over to a wine bar specialized in natural wines, which have become incredibly popular over the past 5 years. Our choice: Den Vandrette.
Take a short train ride along the cost to visit the Louisiana Museum, a shrine to Danish modernists. Grab lunch by their terrace cafe.
Take a short train ride along the cost to visit the Louisiana Museum, a shrine to Danish modernists. Grab lunch by their terrace cafe.
Start your day with a high dose of context via an intimate architect-led tour of this compact city.
Start your day with a high dose of context via an intimate architect-led tour of this compact city.
Enjoy dinner at Host neighborhood bistro, taking in Nordic cuisine at its best.
Enjoy dinner at Host neighborhood bistro, taking in Nordic cuisine at its best.
End your long day with tea, dinner and Berber hospitality on the terrace of the enchanting Kasbah du Toubkal.
End your long day with tea, dinner and Berber hospitality on the terrace of the enchanting Kasbah du Toubkal.
Head on over to the Imlil valley (1.5 h away) to be seeped in nature. Take a hike from village to village, where mules are the main source of transport absent any roads.
Head on over to the Imlil valley (1.5 h away) to be seeped in nature. Take a hike from village to village, where mules are the main source of transport absent any roads.
Whether it's the pit-roasted lamb or the lamb tagine, you will do no wrong at this small unassuming cafe, owned by Hadj Mustapha N'guyer, former cooking staff of the King himself.
Whether it's the pit-roasted lamb or the lamb tagine, you will do no wrong at this small unassuming cafe, owned by Hadj Mustapha N'guyer, former cooking staff of the King himself.
Before leaving the medina, head over to Ben Youssef Madrasa, a 16th century college for Koran studies. A plain door is adorned by an exalting inscription: “You who enter my door, may your highest hopes be exceeded.” And surely they will.
Before leaving the medina, head over to Ben Youssef Madrasa, a 16th century college for Koran studies. A plain door is adorned by an exalting inscription: “You who enter my door, may your highest hopes be exceeded.” And surely they will.
Get ready to be hyper-stimulated at this always buzzing market, the inspiration behind Aladdin's (2019) jumping scene. Designers across the world come for inspiration, finding gems nestled among the "made in China" fares.
Get ready to be hyper-stimulated at this always buzzing market, the inspiration behind Aladdin's (2019) jumping scene. Designers across the world come for inspiration, finding gems nestled among the "made in China" fares.
Start your day with Berber egg breakfast at Cafe Clock, a cross cultural art cafe offering everything from calligraphy to bread making classes.
Start your day with Berber egg breakfast at Cafe Clock, a cross cultural art cafe offering everything from calligraphy to bread making classes.
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Finish your weekend in Bilbao visiting the Guggenheim, a museum that very much changed the dynamics of an entire city.
Finish your weekend in Bilbao visiting the Guggenheim, a museum that very much changed the dynamics of an entire city.
Move inland to spend the day walking among the dairy farms that produce Idiazabal, the region's formidable cheese, and sipping Txakoli wine to get a glimpse of a Basque culture suspended in time.
Move inland to spend the day walking among the dairy farms that produce Idiazabal, the region's formidable cheese, and sipping Txakoli wine to get a glimpse of a Basque culture suspended in time.
There are no shortage of world-class restaurants to chose from in Basque country. Arzak is the most renown. If you fancy fish, head over to Getaria and grab a table at Elkano (reservations a must).
There are no shortage of world-class restaurants to chose from in Basque country. Arzak is the most renown. If you fancy fish, head over to Getaria and grab a table at Elkano (reservations a must).
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Only 20 min away, you'll find Hondarriba, a 13th century fishing village. Wander the streets of Old Town and tuck away for a lunch at Restaurante Alameda, a family owned restaurant where you'll feast on local produce and seafood. Later, catch the ferry and cross over to Hendaye, an equally charming town on the French side.
Only 20 min away, you'll find Hondarriba, a 13th century fishing village. Wander the streets of Old Town and tuck away for a lunch at Restaurante Alameda, a family owned restaurant where you'll feast on local produce and seafood. Later, catch the ferry and cross over to Hendaye, an equally charming town on the French side.
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Grab a cafe con leche and take a stroll on La Concha, one of the most scenic city beaches in the world. Feel like a workout? Swim out to the small island in the middle of the Bay.
Grab a cafe con leche and take a stroll on La Concha, one of the most scenic city beaches in the world. Feel like a workout? Swim out to the small island in the middle of the Bay.
You'll find some of the largest and most garnished G&Ts at the popular Atari Gastroteka, located right by the Basilica. If you are up for a true Spanish night, hit Dabadaba where dancing won't stop until 5am.
You'll find some of the largest and most garnished G&Ts at the popular Atari Gastroteka, located right by the Basilica. If you are up for a true Spanish night, hit Dabadaba where dancing won't stop until 5am.
While there are ample excellent pintxos bars to pick from, you'll do no wrong by starting with chef Jose Andres' favorite, Ganbara. Make sure to try the spider crab, before exploring other spots nearby such as Borda Berri and Antonio Bar.
While there are ample excellent pintxos bars to pick from, you'll do no wrong by starting with chef Jose Andres' favorite, Ganbara. Make sure to try the spider crab, before exploring other spots nearby such as Borda Berri and Antonio Bar.
Walk around the neighborhood of Gros, where locals gather at cafes, bars and the independent boutiques lining the narrow streets. Tucked behind Zurriola beach, you'll experience both old and new San Sebastian all at once.
Walk around the neighborhood of Gros, where locals gather at cafes, bars and the independent boutiques lining the narrow streets. Tucked behind Zurriola beach, you'll experience both old and new San Sebastian all at once.
Rest your head at the sleek 15 room Trunk hotel. Designed around a "socializing" concept, it's become a neighborhood hub. You may be tempted to grab a nightcap before retreating to your quiet quarters.
Rest your head at the sleek 15 room Trunk hotel. Designed around a "socializing" concept, it's become a neighborhood hub. You may be tempted to grab a nightcap before retreating to your quiet quarters.
While there are many Izakayas (Japanese tapas bars) to choose from. Narukiyo is guaranteed fun. Make sure to grab a seat at the bar among the locals and expats to be entertained by the lively chefs.
While there are many Izakayas (Japanese tapas bars) to choose from. Narukiyo is guaranteed fun. Make sure to grab a seat at the bar among the locals and expats to be entertained by the lively chefs.
You'll enter a magical realm at Ben Fiddich, one of the 50 best bars in the world, where your choice is simple “Whisky, gin, absinthe or amaro?” Bartender Hiroyasu Kayama will take it from there.
You'll enter a magical realm at Ben Fiddich, one of the 50 best bars in the world, where your choice is simple “Whisky, gin, absinthe or amaro?” Bartender Hiroyasu Kayama will take it from there.
The pageantry and thrill of the thrice annual Grand Champion tournament is hard to find anywhere else. Enjoy a few matches from a four person box or the lively cheap seats.
The pageantry and thrill of the thrice annual Grand Champion tournament is hard to find anywhere else. Enjoy a few matches from a four person box or the lively cheap seats.
Sugita is a foodie favorite (David Chang has visited over 23 times). Each piece of this multi course meal is a masterpiece. With just nine seats, reservations are a must at this Michelin star chef's counter.
Sugita is a foodie favorite (David Chang has visited over 23 times). Each piece of this multi course meal is a masterpiece. With just nine seats, reservations are a must at this Michelin star chef's counter.
Head out to Daikanayama, and start with a visit to the stellar Tsutaya bookstore. Walk around the many boutiques and cafes in this area that exemplifies Tokyo cool, including denim haven Okura.
Head out to Daikanayama, and start with a visit to the stellar Tsutaya bookstore. Walk around the many boutiques and cafes in this area that exemplifies Tokyo cool, including denim haven Okura.
Manage that jetlag with an early morning visit to Yoyogi park. Take a stroll by the adjacent Meiji shrine and stop by for coffee at the always buzzing Little Nap coffee stand.
Manage that jetlag with an early morning visit to Yoyogi park. Take a stroll by the adjacent Meiji shrine and stop by for coffee at the always buzzing Little Nap coffee stand.
Manage that jetlag with an early morning visit to Yoyogi park. Take a stroll by the adjacent Meiji shrine and stop by for coffee at the always buzzing Little Nap coffee stand.
Manage that jetlag with an early morning visit to Yoyogi park. Take a stroll by the adjacent Meiji shrine and stop by for coffee at the always buzzing Little Nap coffee stand.
Manage that jetlag with an early morning visit to Yoyogi park. Take a stroll by the adjacent Meiji shrine and stop by for coffee at the always buzzing Little Nap coffee stand.
Manage that jetlag with an early morning visit to Yoyogi park. Take a stroll by the adjacent Meiji shrine and stop by for coffee at the always buzzing Little Nap coffee stand.
Start your day with a high dose of context via an intimate architect-led tour of this compact city.
Start your day with a high dose of context via an intimate architect-led tour of this compact city.
Take a short train ride along the cost to visit the Louisiana Museum, a shrine to Danish modernists. Grab lunch by their terrace cafe.
Take a short train ride along the cost to visit the Louisiana Museum, a shrine to Danish modernists. Grab lunch by their terrace cafe.
In the early evening, head over to a wine bar specialized in natural wines, which have become incredibly popular over the past 5 years. Our choice: Den Vandrette.
In the early evening, head over to a wine bar specialized in natural wines, which have become incredibly popular over the past 5 years. Our choice: Den Vandrette.
Enjoy dinner at Host neighborhood bistro, taking in Nordic cuisine at its best.
Enjoy dinner at Host neighborhood bistro, taking in Nordic cuisine at its best.
Retire for the evening in this meticulously designed hotel concept by kitchen?! design company Vipp.
Retire for the evening in this meticulously designed hotel concept by kitchen?! design company Vipp.
“If you travel far enough, you’ll eventually meet yourself.”
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