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Snapshots
The International Film Festival near Prague
Poznan’s Woodstock music festival
Sofia’s book market
Warsaw’s al fresco jazz scene
Kasia Banas
An abstract expressionist offers her slant on Wrocław
Václav Klouda
We talk to the Czech footbag sensation
Luciano Ferrari
The ice-cream master of Bologna
Polish columnists
On Wimbledon lawn tennis and leopard print swimwear
PolskaYear!
The year-long art and culture festival
Mallorca Rocks
The man behind the ultimate pool party
Hugo Boss
Profiling the iconic fashion label
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Katowice
This summer’s music encompasses classical,
rock and jazz festivals
Sofia
The world’s most unusual dining experience
offers an elevated view of the capital
Warsaw
The designers and artists who are using
their influence to redefine the city
Gdansk
Surfing on the Polish Hel Peninsula
– it’s perfect for beginners
Pisa
The horse-racing tradition of San Rossore
dates back to the 1800s
Charleroi
The city has regenerated its industrial past
into something more eco-friendly
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A WIZZ Welcome
Dear passenger
For our summer flights we’ve opened up routes from London to the
Croatian coast, now offering passengers the chance to explore the enticing
cities of Split and Dubrovnik. Both cities boast picturesque city streets
with UNESCO status, amazing views over their Adriatic coastal locations
in the Mediterranean and enviable access to the surrounding islands. There are
also fantastic sailing and watersports opportunties around both cities. It’s in the Italian
cities that summer really shines. This is the time of year when al fresco dining
continues well into the night, from Rome to Bologna, Bari to Pisa…
Melinda Kecskés
Head of Marketing and Customer Experience
SNAPSHOT HIGHLIGHT
VENICE
A Venetian summer
The world’s most iconic city also has
one of the most iconic experiences.
They’re on the expensive side, but
nothing is more captivating than a
journey on a Venetian gondolier...
FEATURE SOUNDBITE
SOFIA
A meal 50 metres up
“The initial feeling of stress or fear
gives way to surprise and curiosity!”
Turn to page 42 to glimpse the
experience of dining in the sky.
Did you know? Wizz Air now flies
to over 60 destinations

Greetings
from Cuneo, Italy.
Looking for a new holiday destination? Cuneo, in the heart of Piedmont,
is just for you! Great nature, wonderful mountains, amazing Langhe hills, one hour from
the Mediterranen coast beaches: all in one! Hiking, cycling, golf, spas, culture, shopping,
wine tasting and much more: you can choose what kind of holiday you would like to
spend in this welcoming region. Relaxing time? The Alps and their green landscapes
are perfect for a full immersion time in the nature. Cultural holiday? Unexpected
cultural routes trough medieval villages, castles and ancient churches will surprise you.
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.
Fly to Cuneo/Turin. Visit www.wizzair.com for more information.

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Snapshots
Bucharest Budapest Cluj Napoca Gdansk Kiev Katowice Poznan Prague Sofi a Timisoara Warsaw Wroclaw
PRAGUE
The 45th Karlovy Vary
International Film Festival
2-10 July
Ask someone to name a film festival,
chances are they’ll say Cannes. If they’re a film
student, however, they might well recommend
Karlovy Vary’s International Film Festival. First
held in 1946, it’s one of the oldest film festivals
in Europe and attracts the full gamut of famous
actors and directors, from Alan Alda to John
Malkovich (pictured) to Franco Zeffirelli. Each
year more than 200 films are screened in
the city, which is over an hour’s drive from
Prague through scenic Bohemia. The festival
is concentrated in the historic city centre, on
the spa promenade that runs between Hotel
Thermal and Grandhotel Pupp and only films
premiered at the festival qualify for the Crystal
Globe grand prize. You can purchase tickets
from 1 July or buy a pass that gets you in
to three screenings each day. And as Karlovy
Vary’s main claim to fame is as a world-class
spa town, why not enjoy a relaxing soak after a
long day of cinema? www.kviff.com
Words David Hamalova
Snapshot writers highlight the best from
the hub cities. For more travel inspirations at
Wizz Air destinations, visit www.joobili.com
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Bucharest Budapest Cluj Napoca Gdansk Kiev Katowice Poznan Prague Sofi a Timisoara Warsaw Wroclaw
POZNAN
Przystanek Woodstock
30 July – 1 August
The spirit of Woodstock lives on in Poland of all places, where you can join the open-air music and mud madness
at one of Europe’s largest free concerts. And the best part is you’re actually supporting a charitable cause. The
festival is organised by the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity foundation, and proceeds from the festival sponsors
go toward purchasing medical equipment for children. Przystanek Woodstock takes place just outside Poznan in
the city of Kosterzyn. The line-up is much what you’d expect at a free festival for charity, with plenty of local acts
and a few unsigned international performers – although violinist Nigel Kennedy has been pencilled in for this
year. However, the music is chiefly a soundtrack to the people you’ll meet and things you’ll discover. I recommend
checking out the loftily titled The Academy of the Most Beautiful Arts – actually a tent where interesting people
discuss world issues such as poverty, politics, religion and global warming. www.en.wosp.org.pl/woodstock_festival
Words Ma³gorzata Kurzeja
LUKASZ WIDZISZOWSKI

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Bucharest Budapest Cluj Napoca Gdansk Kiev Katowice Poznan Prague Sofi a Timisoara Warsaw Wroclaw
SOFIA
Slaveykov Square Book Market
Just about anyone from Sofia, myself included,
will have bought at least one book from the
market on Slaveykov Square. The square has
been a hub for coffee houses and writers since
the 16th Century and is named after Bulgarian
father and son writers Petko and Pencho
Slavekykov, who lived in a house on the corner of
the square just over 100 years ago. Whether you
are searching for inspiration among old pages or
more contemporary tales, you will likely find it on
Slaveykov Square. There’s usually a fine selection
of foreign language books and plenty of pirated
DVDs. I recommend checking the price at two
different sergias (book display stalls) before sealing
the deal. Then walk to the corner opposite the City
Library of Sofia, where you will find the Slaveykov
father and son on their iron bench. It’s a perfect
spot to sit down and enjoying your new purchase.
Words Alina Krutilin
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Bucharest Budapest Cluj Napoca Gdansk Kiev Katowice Poznan Prague Sofi a Timisoara Warsaw Wroclaw
WARSAW
Open Air Jazz Festival
Last summer I was meeting up with friends downtown when we heard some great jazz from the
direction of the Old Town Square (pictured below). We could tell they weren’t your average street
musicians so we went to check it out. To our surprise, the square was brimful with people enjoying good
food and music, so we made a stop at the beer tent and joined them. I did a little internet research when
I got home and learned that in July and August jazz musicians take the stage every Saturday. The line-up
for 2010 is yet to be announced as we go to press, but previous years have featured a great variety of jazz
styles including Scott Hamilton, Duffy Jackson, Dr Lonnie Smith, Tony Lakatos, Paul Brody, Lars Danielsson,
and Polish musicians such as Tomasz Stañko, Micha³ Urbaniak, Zbigniew Namys³owski and Leszek Mo¿d¿er.
Words Andrzej Olszewski
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Kasia Banas
A Wroc³aw artist tells of her love for her city
Words Ewa Tomankiewicz
Kasia’s richly
coloured work
of abstract
expressionism is
inspired by her city
experiences
Kasia Banas is Wrocław’s own
internationally-acclaimed artist.
She creates abstract emotional
interpretations of landscapes or, as
she calls them, landscape portraits.
She agrees to sketch a quick portrait
of the artistic face of the city.
“Our market for art is still developing,”
avows Kasia. “It needs a few years to bloom.
But for some time now interesting places
have been popping up and drawing artists
together, allowing them to exhibit, perform,
as well as confront and mingle.”
As the Polish city percolates with new
ideas, festivals and bold initiatives, it offers
the enthusiasm and sparkle of a fresher
art student, blended with the dignified
traditionalism of a refined maestro.
One venue on the top of Kasia’s list is
Falanster (ul. Św. Antoniego 23) a hip club/
café/bookshop, where, while sipping on a Fair
Trade drink, you can engage in animated
discussions, daring exhibitions and niche
concerts, or just peruse quality literature.
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June / July 2010 18 WIZZ magazine
However, if you have a serious craving
for some truly offbeat music, says Kasia, turn
to another Wrocław institution, Firlej (ul.
Grabiszyńska 56). Always one step ahead of
the mainstream, Firlej invites avant-garde
musicians to perform for non-conformist
audiences seeking out fresh independent
music. “You will not know any of the songs
played there and that is priceless in times of
mass commercialisation,” says one regular.
Despite her long fascination with
Denmark, where she recently exhibited her
poetry-inspired Light Years collection, she
declares to be a great fan of her hometown.
Wrocław born and bred, she is moved by the
city, its creative atmosphere and its cultural
flux, but what really inspires her is nature.
No surprise, then, that she recommends
Studio na Grobli (ul. Na Grobli 30-32),
the city’s vigorous art centre responsible
for festivals, workshops and theatre
performance, as it seems a peculiar synthesis
of Kasia’s two sources of inspiration –
offering both an electrifying culture and a
tranquil riverbank setting.
For an artist, the heart lies where
inspiration is. For Kasia that place is also
her home. “Pawłowice – it is one of the
undiscovered treasures of Wrocław,” she
enthuses. “It is lovely – full of old trees,
with a beautiful broad horizon and eerie
misty light.” The special light and colour
found in Pawłowice, dubbed the garden
town and made part of the city district since
1970, became the theme of a series of
Kasia’s paintings. Its soothing climate
is just what you might need after a night
of artistic revelry.
“Paintings are both private and public.
They are available for everyone to look at,
but at the same time they become private,
unique in the eye of the beholder,” explains
Kasia. And in a way, it’s the same with
Wrocław. Like Kasia’s work, the city is
what you make of it. It is the ultimate
public space, but at the same time, a space
for interpretation and, thus, a space of
private experience.
If hometowns define people, they define
artists doubly. From what I saw, any artist
would be lucky to be defined by Wrocław.
Catch Kasia’s exhibition in Galeria
Miejska (ul. Kiełbaśnicza 28) this October,
or earlier in Warsaw at the Danish Cultural
Institute until 15 June. www.banas.art.pl
Above: US
hip-hop artists
Dälek (pronounced
“Die-a-leck”)
perform at Firlej
(see bottom right),
one of Kasia’s
favourite venues on
the avant-garde
music scene
Right: Kasia’s
painting is inspired
by Lysår, a
poem by Henrik
Norbrandt
“I am amazed
at the city’s
ability to wow.
Wroc³aw
affects both
the legions
of stag-do
revellers
and the
arty crowd.”
WIZZ
writer Ewa
Tomankiewicz

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He was 15 when he had arrived in San
Francisco to participate in a footbag
2002 World Championship, but he
left California as the youngest person
ever to win the competition. Now 23,
Václav Klouda of the Czech Republic,
has since become the best player in the
world six more times.
Footbag, which originated in North
America, is played with what is referred to as
a “hacky sack” (though Hacky Sack itself is a
registered trademark), filled with rice, lentils
or beads, and kicked, balanced and juggled as
long as possible in the air. “I’ve three hackys,”
explains Václav. “One smaller to compete
with and another two for my exhibition
performances.” Apparently the larger ones
look more impressive when showing off the
skills outside of tournaments. “There are
no rules as to what they should be made
from and what should be inside, nor any
specifications regarding size or weight.”
All three of his footbags are from 32 pieces
of very soft American leather while inside he
has them filled with lead and silicon.
Václav has sewn these sacks together
himself. “The very first I prepared a long
time ago from a cut-off sock which I then
filled with rice… it wasn’t quite the perfect
Hacky Sack!” he remembers.
One of Václav‘s signature tricks is
managing to turn it round his foot four
times in just one second. “I only train
approximately one hour twice a week but in
Václav
Klouda
He’s a Czech wizz-kid
when it comes to
the sport of footbag
Words Lubomír Sedlák
Photos Vladimír Weiss
the beginning it was sometimes as much as
13 hours a day. For the next three days after
that, I couldn’t walk properly,” he says.
The Czech champ sticks to a tight fitness
regime for this strangest of sports. He jogs
regularly but recently his main passion,
and something that helps his training, is
doing keepy-uppy with a normal football for
two to three hours, five times a week.
His biggest footbag competitors are
Americans David Clavens and Jim Penske
and also Czech Milan Benda, who he says
is already “treading on his heels”. Good
players also come from Poland, Finland
“I couldn’t find Václav anywhere
before our interview, so I went up
into the courtyard of the Prague
tournament venue, and there
he was, playing – what else –
footbag.”
WIZZ Writer Lubomír Sedlák
and Germany, and especially from Japan
where their level of dedication is off the scale.
Václav has already performed in several
TV commercials – one in Greece where he
used telephones instead of footbags. In the
British Book of Cool DVD (www.bookofcool.
com), he used cobblestones, something he did
again on a Barcelona street when holidaying
in Spain (and insists he didn’t feel any pain).
Besides taking part in competitions the
seven times world champion from the Czech
Republic performs in front of huge audiences.
The sack may be small but the appeal of this
strange sport is becoming huge.
www.footbag.org

Czechy –
pomysł na
wakacje
Planując ciekawą wycieczkę nie musimy pokonywać tysięcy
kilometrów - tuż za przysłowiową miedzą znajdziemy miejsca, których
urok zdobędzie nasze serca: bajkowe zamki, romantyczne miasta
skalne, słynne ośrodki górskie, rezerwaty przyrody. Oprócz tego na
turystów czekają ciekawe imprezy kulturalne i oczywiście przysmaki
kuchni czeskiej i wspaniałe piw piwo. wo.
ATRAKCJE DLA CA£EJ RODZINY
Jak ¿y³o siê dawniej?
Czy próbowałeś kiedyś zrobić
samemu garnek, świeczkę czy
papier? Możesz spróbować
swych umiejętności w
niezwykłym miejscu - centrum
Botanicus w miejscowości Ostra
(około 40 km na północnywschód
od Pragi). Oprócz
pokazów rzemiosł tradycyjnych
na turystów czekają piękne,
rozległe ogrody. (www.botanicus.
cz). Z tradycjami ludowymi
zapoznamy się także w
innych, licznych skansenach
w Czechach, na przykład w
Rožnovie pod Radhoštěm ma
Morawach (www.vmp.cz),
najstarszym i największym
skansenie ludowej architektury
góralskiej w środkowej Europie.
Niezwyk³e labirynty
Jeśli poszukujemy
niespotykanych atrakcji
wybierzmy się na zamek
Loučeň (60 km na północnywschód
od Pragi). W parku
zamkowym znajdziemy
tzw. labiryntarium, jedyne
w Czechach a nawet w
Europie, składające się z
dziesięciu różnych labiryntów,
wkomponowanych w krajobraz
parkowy. (www.zamekloucen.cz)
Bajkowy Czeski Raj
Czeski Raj jest wspaniałym
miejscem wypoczynku dla całej
rodziny. Dzieciom spodobają się
tajemnicze zamki, w których
można poczuć się jak w bajce,
spotkać prawdziwych rycerzy.
Najważniejszym jednak
celem rodzinnej wycieczki
jest niewielkie, malownicze
miasteczko Jiczyn (ok. 88 km
od Kudowy Zdroju), z
odnowionymi kamieniczkami
i zadbanym rynkiem, gdzie w
niewielkim kramie pod wieżą
szył buty bohater słynnej
dobranocki – Rumcajs.
(www.cesky-raj.info)
Promotion
POLECAMY IMPREZY
Festiwal Piêciolistnej Ró¿y,
18-20.06.2010, Czeski Krumlov,
Czeski Krumlov, jedno z najpiêkniejszych
miast w Europie, w czerwcu tradycyjnie
zaprasza na trzydniowy renesansowy
festiwal nawi¹zuj¹cy do okresu
panowania ostatnich Ro¿mberków.
(www.ckrumlov.cz)
Królewskie Posrebrzanie Kutnej
Hory, 19-20.06.2010, Kutna Hora
Uroczystości przenios¹ nas w czasy
najwiêkszej świetności miasta. Impreza
tradycyjnie zainaururuje sezon
turystyczny w Kutnej Horze, wpisanej na
listê zabytków UNESCO.
(www.stribreni.cz)
Miêdzynarodowy Festiwal
Filmowy Karlowe Wary,
02-10.07.2010
Najs³ynniejszy festiwal filmowy w
środkowej i wschodniej Europie obchodzi
w 2010 roku 45 urodziny. (www.mffkv.cz)
Bernard Fest 2010, 6-7.08.2010,
Humpolec
16 edycja festiwalu piwnego w
Humpolcu Bernard Fest 2010 www.
bernard.cz odbêdzie siê w dniach 6 – 7
sierpnia 2010. Atrakcj¹ festiwalu bêdzie
zwiedzanie browaru Bernard oraz szereg
ciekawych imprez towarzysz¹cych.
(www.mesto-humpolec.cz)
Karkonoski Festiwal Piwny,
07.08.2010, Vrchlabi (Karkonosze)
Na gości czekaj¹ specja³y kuchni
czeskiej, przez ca³y dzieñ przygrywaæ
bêd¹ zespo³y muzyczne. (www.
krkonosskepivnislavnosti.cz
www.CzechTourism.com

June / July 2010 22 WIZZ magazine
CREDIT

Luciano Ferrari
He teaches Italians how to make gelato in Bologna
Working at an ice-cream university
might sound like the kind of job a child
might dream about, but for Luciano
Ferrari, 52, it’s a reality. Luciano is
an instructor at Carpigiani Gelato
University in Bologna, where he teaches
everyone from complete novices to
experts how to make artisan-style gelato
to sell in ice cream parlours.
Luciano’s first job after training
as a mechanical engineer was with
manufacturing food equipment developing
an ice cream unit. “After a few years I
realised that I was much more interested
in what came out of the machine rather
than what went into it,” he says. “So I
changed direction.”
At the start of the 1980s he achieved his
dream by opening La Dolce Vita parlour in
Modena, which he ran for 20 years. Today,
as well as teaching in Bologna, he also
travels all over the world teaching people to
make fantastic ice cream.
So what is it about ice cream which has
held his interest for more than 30 years?
“When you eat a good gelato you have five
minutes when you are totally switched off
and start to skydive into a sphere that is
totally emotional – perhaps your childhood
or simply a feeling of wellbeing.
“And this happens each and every time
you have a good gelato!”
Words Catherine Cooper
The courses in Bologna have seen a huge
surge in popularity lately, through the fluid
work situation; jobs under threat or those
seeking alternative employment. “Of course,
we always have lots of people come who think
to themselves, ‘I don’t like sitting behind my
desk in an insurance office anymore – I’d
rather go and make ice cream!’” comments
Luciano. People come from all over the world
for the courses which are taught in Italian,
English, French, German and Spanish.
The main difference between artisan-style
gelato and commercially produced ice cream
is, says Luciano, down to the creativity that
the former allows. “The artisan is creating
small batches so can easily adjust the
flavours as he wishes. In a big commercial
operation, this isn’t possible.”
Preferring delicately flavoured, light ice
creams, Luciano admits he is “not a fan of
gelato flavour perversions” but that isn’t
to say he doesn’t like to experiment with
flavours. “I enjoy gelato with carrot, celery
or red beet elements – not just as they are
but perhaps mixed into a fruit cocktail
– red beet and apple works well.
“Cheese is also a good base for gelato –
everything from cream cheese all the
way up to Parmesan, mixed perhaps
with apple or pear.”
“I recently taught a course to some
farmers in Torino to give them ideas
Below: Luciano’s
work takes him
all over the world,
including Antigua
in the West Indies
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“Blue cheese can make a
great gelato – it has a
sweet note. It’s not what
you’d eat in a park”
about how to use up their extra milk
and cheese. Even blue cheese can make a
great gelato – it has a sweet note to it.
It’s not the kind of thing you’d eat from a
cone in the park of course – it’s one you
might find in a restaurant.”
As well as teaching students the nuts and
bolts of making gelato, Luciano’s students
also work in a purpose-built shop at the
university which is open to the public.
“Going to an ice cream parlour isn’t just
about having a perfectly made gelato.
It’s also about the presentation – the cone it
comes in or even the ice-cream spoon stuck
in the top. It’s all important.”
Who makes the best ice-cream? Luciano
laughs. “The Italians of course! We have
a 500-year ice cream history and at last
count, 35,400 gelato shops.” But he adds
that excellent gelato can also be found in
Argentina and India. “In both countries it
is very much part of their heritage. I don’t
believe the Italians necessarily invented ice
cream – it probably originated in different
places all over the world. Taking snow and
putting flavour in it is an instinctive thing.”
As for what makes a good gelato,
Luciano says it should have an intense
flavour which lasts (but not too long), it
should be neither too hard or too soft and
have a very smooth, creamy texture. “One
person’s favourite gelato will be different
to the next person’s. But what they will all
agree on is that eating a gelato will always
make their day a little bit better.”
For details of Carpigiani’s courses in Bologna
and around the world, visit www.carpigiani.it
“Luciano was so passionate about
hand-made gelato he has inspired
me to eat as much of it as I possibly
can this summer, which can only
be a good thing.”
WIZZ writer Catherine Cooper
Above: Luciano
takes his skill
around the world,
here teaching in
Dallas, USA

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WIZZ Poznan resident Ewa Tomankiewicz WIZZ London resident Kasia Trzcinska-Draper
Many great things come with summer – sunshine,
ice cream, cold drinks in the beer garden, so on and
so forth. But for those of us whose 9-5 jobs force them
into a kind of Groundhog Day, summer is a great
opportunity to break the mold. For some that means a
holiday abroad, but for me it means going a bit mental.
I believe that doing things that we normally consider
outrageous, pretentious or embarrassing is what summer
was invented for. And my experience tells me that it’s us
normally rational Poles who exceed in this area.
Hitting a nudist beach, going loco in a karaoke joint or
wrestling in jelly are a few options with which I’ve toyed. But
retaining some of my innate Polish rationality, I decided to
opt for something safer by indulging in my perverse proclivity
for animal print swimwear. Most of the year
I manage to hide it, but in summer my inner
tackiness awakens with a roar. And, safely
distanced from my family, friends and work
environment, I exercise it with abandon.
Okay, so it’s not that mental. Indeed,
on the go-crazy scale this probably puts
me somewhere between not taking extra
batteries for the camera and eating peanuts
from a bowl on the pub bar.
And yet during my recent long-awaited Spanish sojourn
this is exactly what I did – not peanuts, but a leopard bikini.
The plan was simple and effective – brave the beaches in a
leopard bikini over, quite possibly, a considerable amount of
spray-on tan. Wearing two scraps of wannabe feline carnivore
is not much of a core-shaking experience – you might think.
Well, not if you’re Polish. Neither our national aura nor our
general disposition is conducive to awakening the sun-soaked
beach goddess – wearing three layers of office-appropriate
turtlenecks for most of the year does not help either.
That’s when skimpy animal print swimwear saves the day.
Now November gloom frightens us no more as we have our
leopard extravaganza to fall back on.
So, rather than cringe at an outlandish get-up or an
excruciating karaoke rendition of Whitney Houston’s
I Will Always Love You, bear in mind that going on holiday
is a bit like joining a huge fancy dress party where
everyone comes as their own wildest dreams, secret
fantasies or, indeed, archenemies.
Here’s to bikinis, fake tans and all that goes with them.
Home…
& Away
Our Polish columnists
You’ll fi nd that many a respected sport originates
from the British Isles. As the big football event is
happening elsewhere this summer, I’d like to focus on
another game, which is as English as they come – lawn
tennis. The fi rst Wimbledon Championship was in
1877, and this year is from 21 June to 4 July.
What makes Wimbledon different from the other three
Grand Slam tournaments is that the tennis is played on
grass… and that tickets to the matches on any of the main
courts, including the famous Centre Court, now with a
retractable roof, are like gold dust. You can’t simply purchase
them from the box office when you have the sudden urge
to see Agnieszka Radwańska take on Venus Williams – you
have to apply months in advance.
Even that doesn’t guarantee a ticket – it
simply puts your name in a ballot, whose
winners will have the right to purchase
tickets. You won’t be able to choose the match,
the court or even the day of your Wimbledon
visit – if you are lucky enough to be drawn in
the ballot, pay up and be glad. You’ve gained
one of the most coveted tickets in the history
of sport. Note they are non-transferable.
Well, that’s one way of securing a ticket. But, as the
deadline expired in December, you’ll need other ways to
get in. And here you could gain insight into another sacred
English tradition – queueing. Around 500 tickets to the show
courts are sold on the day, every day, on a first come, first
serve basis. To be first on the gate, tennis fans queue for as
long as 24 hours (longer perhaps on Andy Murray days).
This is a fun queue, however. You take your tent, a sleeping
bag, some light provisions and a bundle of cash (no cards
accepted in ticket booths), and head for Wimbledon Park,
where the overnight queue forms. Soon after you arrive you’ll
be handed a card, which reserves your place in line. With that
you can roam the park, play some Frisbee perhaps with some
newly met friends… and when you get too tired, head back to
your tent and get a few hours’ kip.
The stewards will wake you up at about six, when you’ll
have to briskly pack your belongings and prepare for the fun
day ahead. Once you are there, don’t forget to treat yourself
to some strawberries and cream, and to raise a glass of
Pimm’s to celebrate your achievement!
www.wimbledon.org

The award-winning Royal String Quartet play
Szymanowski’s impressionistic First String Quartet
and Chopin’s romantic concerto. The distinguished
Polish pianist, Ewa Kupiec, joins the Royals for a rare
performance of the chamber version of this lovely
piece. The Romanesque St Magnus cathedral
seems to be the perfect venue for their late-night
concert of Górecki’s Quartet no. 3 “… songs are
sung”, which is a moving and meditative work.
The programme of the festival also includes
music by Lutosławski, with both his early
neoclassical Dance Preludes, as well as the
later subtle Chantefleurs et Chantefables in the
unrivalled interpretation of singer Olga Pasiecznik.
The Ukrainian – Polish soprano joins the BBC
Scottish Symphony Orchestra together with Polish
conductor Michał Dworzyński in two concerts.
To celebrate the bicentennial of Chopin’s birth
a number of piano works by the greatest Polish
composer will be performed, including the
intriguing interpretation of Ewa Kupiec. Andrzej
Bauer and Jan Krzysztof Broja will give a shining
duet performance of Chopin’s relatively unknown
masterpiece, the Cello Sonata.
Leszek Możdżer, a pianist with both jazz and
classical background, will offer music on a lighter
note. His Chopin Impressions are loved by both
the audience and critics. The avant-pop Karbido
group, on the other hand, is planning to bring
to the festival their peculiar piece of furniture
on which the artists will tap, hum, and sing their
performance entitled The Table. Ethnic notes will
appear in the performance of the klezmer Bester
Quartet and in the reflective Polish and Ukrainian
songs performed by sisters Olga and Natalia
Pasiecznik.
And finally, something in the typical Polish
highlander spirit – the Trebunie Tutki family band
from Poland’s Tatra mountains. Playing fiddles,
flutes, ‘regional’ cello, bass, bagpipes and wooden
horn, they combine ‘highlander music’ with
contemporary influence. The band’s distinctive
sound is coupled with traditional costumes and
dance, which creates a vibrant, colourful show one
cannot miss!
To find out more visit:
www.PolskaYear.pl
www.stmagnusfestival.com
LESZEK MOŻDŻER © Piotr Apolinarski
Every year since 1977 against the magical backdrop of Orkney – an archipelago north of the Scottish mainland famed for its Neolithic
monuments, sweeping beaches, dramatic cliffs, wealth of bird and sea-life, takes place the St Magnus Festival. Founded by Orkney’s
distinguished resident composer Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, the Festival has grown from small beginnings into one of Britain’s most
highly regarded and adventurous arts events. The unique combination of world-class performance and the magic of Orkney at midsummer
attracts audiences from throughout Britain and further afield.
With Polish music in focus the 2010 festival celebrates the bicentenary of Poland’s greatest composer, Fryderyk Chopin, and the
conclusion of Polska! Year.
POLSKA! YEAR is a cultural programme coordinated by the Adam Mickiewicz
Institute in Warsaw which presents the most interesting achievements
of Polish culture to the British public in the fields of visual arts, theatre,
music, film and literature.
St Magnus Festival, Orkney Islands
18 -23 June 2010

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Manumission
and Ibiza
Rocks player,
Andy McKay
Below: Dizzee
Rascal is limbering
up for a blistering
show on 26 July
Born out of the backroom of
legendary Ibicencan superclub
Manumission, Ibiza Rocks has been
a revelation since its inception. The
concept has revolutionised the night-life
of Ibiza, once synonymous with drum
machines, synth-loops and electronic
music, and turned the Balearics into
a must-go-to destination for gigging
fans. In the last fi ve years, it’s hosted
bands of the calibre of MGMT, Arctic
Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs and Kasabian,
to name but few. With the opening of
Mallorca Rocks this summer, we caught
up with the man behind it all, former
Manumission supremo Andy McKay,
and found out how the revolution began.
“We’d been running Manumission for
about 15 years at Privilege, but we felt that
the island had been treading water since the
millennium,” says Andy. “There was a real
Mallorca Rocks
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need for live music and we wanted to bring
guitar bands out, so in 2005 we launched
Ibiza Rocks and put gigs on in the back
room in Manumission. It was a tough first
year, but we pulled it off, and had some very
successful nights with bands like Maxïmo
Park, Babyshambles and The Kooks. The
next summer, we took the gigs outdoors to
Bar M in San Antonio and the whole thing
became even more amazing.”
Yet while the gigs were a resounding
success with the punters, political issues
meant moving between a number of venues,
including an abandoned zoo, an old race
course and the setting for Wham’s Club
Tropicana video, Pikes Hotel.
“It got to the stage where we were forced
out of Bar M – a lot of politics and hoop
jumping because we were working outside of
the umbrella of the clubs,” explains Andy. “So
we decided to take the biggest youth hotel on

the island, refurbish it and call it the Ibiza
Rocks Hotel and do the gigs there. It was
immediately very successful, and now it’s in
its third season and is doing incredibly well.”
The success of the Ibiza Rocks Hotel
made Andy cast his mind over to Mallorca.
With a less dance-music obsessed and more
mainstream crowd than Ibiza, it was an
obvious choice for expansion. And thus the
Mallorca Rocks Hotel came into existence.
After searching for the perfect venue –
“Google Earth is a fantastic tool when you’re
looking for hotels with courtyards that you
can put concerts on in!” – they took control of
a 330-room hotel in Magaluf and spent the
winter “Rocksifying” it.
“I think the refurbishment job we’ve done
is fantastic. When you walk in, it feels more
like a four-star hotel than a traditional
youth outlet. We’re providing pool parties
and DJs every day of the week, working
with the different clubs that are out there
such as Cream and Hed Kandi. We’ve also
got the Backstage Bar next to reception that
will be open to the public in the evenings.
We’ve adapted the model of Ibiza to work in
Mallorca, and to be honest, there aren’t many
hotels in the youth market that have made
the level of effort that we have.”
And what about the gigs? What bands
will be tearing up the stage at Mallorca
Rocks this summer?
“Well, the bands we’ve got are a reflection
“We’re providing pool
parties and DJs every
day of the week”
British indie
rockers The
Kooks will
open Mallorca
Rocks on
6 June
Get ready
for the
ultimate
pool party
of what’s going on in the music scene at the
moment, but they’re also the embodiment the
Rocks spirit, which is ‘anything goes’. We’ve
got Dizzee Rascal coming back this year to
do back-to-back shows in Mallorca and Ibiza.
We’ve got return visits from Pendulum and
Calvin Harris, and The Kooks are opening
Mallorca Rocks. Rocks is one of those rare
things that is loved by bands and fans alike.
One of the reasons it works so well is that
the bands really enjoy doing it.”
Who would have thought it – bands
enjoying playing open air gigs on hot islands
in the sun? The revolution is here, and
instead of using guns, they’re using guitars.
Rock’n’roll, baby – it’s the future.
Mallorca Rocks’ opening party is on 6 June.
www.ibizarocks.com/mallorca-rocks-hotel
“There’s something pretty special
about watching a band in the
open air on an island in the sun
– it certainly beats any mud-fest
other festivals have to offer.”
WIZZ writer Simon Guirao
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Metzingen is an unassuming
historical town 30km from Stuttgart in
south-west Germany. Ravaged by the
Thirty Years War in the 1600s and then
pestilence, doesn’t seem to fi t the profi le
of a player on the international couture
circuit. Yet here, amidst the market
squares, and lush countryside, lies the
birthplace and headquarters of Hugo
Boss, one of the top three recognisable
brands in the fashion industry.
The Boss of today, complete with iconic,
crisply cut suits, minimalist silk ties, fine
satin dresses and a range of engaging
fragrances and accessories, is an entirely
different prospect from the company that
mass produced no-frills military and police
uniforms for the German war effort.
Established in 1931, the Boss company
was the second attempt at success for Hugo
Ferdinand Boss – after originally being
Hugo
Boss
Dressed to impress
Words Steve O’Rourke
forced to file for bankruptcy in the 1920s.
Undeterred, Boss returned to the forefront
of the industry and built a highly successful
enterprise until his death, aged 63.
The rest is history. The Boss brand now
has a presence in more than 6,000 stores
in 110 countries.
Today virtually all clothes conscious
celebrities have been pictured in Boss
at one time or another. Many, including
Sienna Miller and Ryan Reynolds, front ad
campaigns, while George Clooney, Colin Firth
and P Diddy have been snapped in Boss.
As a thank you for years of support, Boss
opened its first factory outlet in its hometown
of Metzingen, offering reductions on both
clothing and accessories of around 30-40%,
attracting customers from as far afield as
Poland, Hungary and Romania.
Such an influx of customers has turned
the town into a “shoppers’ paradise”. Over 60
different factory outlets representing major
brands are now based in Metzingen.
Hugo Boss, Kanalstraße 6-8, Metzingen,
+49 7123 942204, www.hugoboss.com.
Open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm.
Fashion fans
fl ock to Metzingen
in south-west
Germany for Hugo
Boss threads at
reduced prices
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KATOWICE
Katowice,
Europe’s musical
heart
This summer, the Polish city dances to its own beat
Whether it’s the hum and click of a
fi eld recording or the lush orchestration
of a Górecki symphony, the sound of
Katowice is like no other. Emerging
from its industrial past, present-day
Katowice has proven to be fertile
ground for innovative young musicians
breaking ground in contemporary
classical, alternative rock, electronic
experimentation, and even the rumble
of bass-heavy club music. But when
searching for the sound of Silesia,
Katowice requires more than a cursory
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glance. The city bubbles from within –
and it needs to be heard.
Katowice is the central city in the
14-member Upper Silesian Metropolis, home
to more than two million inhabitants in the
Silesian Voivodeship, creating the largest
and most prosperous urban centre in Poland.
However, the area is also remarkably
green with over a quarter of its land
covered in parks and forests.
“Upper Silesia has a specific atmosphere,”
says Natalia Baranowska, lead singer of alt
rock band Iowa Super Soccer. “People say
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KATOWICE
US rockers
The Flaming Lips
are due to play the
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that our area is crowded, but we don’t care
about that. What people don’t notice is that
this is the key to Katowice. Our music is an
answer to all that we observe and feel.”
Iowa Super Soccer has strong ties to
another city in the Silesian Metropolis –
Mysłowice, an ordinary town in every respect
except its musical history. Everything
started with Generał Stilwell, a group formed
in 1986 and the first to break away from
rock standards and finding inspiration in
shoegaze, post-punk and British alternative
rock. From this scene came Myslovitz,
“There’s no
doubt the
sound of
Katowice is
driven by
the young”
Left: Avantgarde
composer
Henryk Górecki
Right: Alt rock
band Iowa Super
Soccer
U2 raise the
roof at Spodek,
which from the
outside resembles
a fl ying saucer
whose recordings in the late 1990s were
epoch-defining for an entire generation of
Poles. In 2006, the town reaffirmed its status
as an alternative rock focal point upon the
launch of the annual OFF Festival, organised
by Myslovitz vocalist Artur Rojek. This year,
however, the festival will expand to larger
grounds at Katowice’s Three Lake Valley
where from 5 to 8 August you can see The
Flaming Lips, The Fall and Tindersticks.
At the heart of post-industrial Katowice is
the city’s urban planning at its most creative.
On one side of the street is the famous
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landmark and mammoth “flying saucer”
Spodek (www.spodek.com.pl), which,
along with the Silesian Stadium, has hosted
such bands as The Cure, Pearl Jam and U2.
On the other side is General Jerzego Ziętka
roundabout, in which stands a modern
steel-and-glass building housing Rondo
Sztuki (www.rondosztuki.pl) – the
“Roundabout of Art” – and Oko Miasta, “Eye
of the City” (www.okomiasta.pl), a restaurant,
café, nightclub and the preferred location of
the Dub Lovin’ Criminals, Katowice’s most
forward-thinking DJ crew.
Andrzej Wawrzyniak describes his group
simply as “friends who like to have a good
party and to acquaint other people with dub
and drum ’n’ bass culture and good music.”
It is this easy-going zest that has kept the
city on the forefront of sound in Poland. “In
Silesia, there was always a strong drum and
bass community with lots of crews, gigs and
people in the clubs,” explains Wawrzyniak.
THE ULICZNICY FESTIVAL
The International Street Artists’ Festival, Ulicznicy,
is the biggest cultural event in Gliwice, Upper Silesia.
The Festival has been running for three years and has
become one of the city’s main cultural attractions. Held
annually, it spans over two summer holiday months,
holding over 40 events: concerts, performances,
film screenings and happenings.
The Festival has always been about openness,
uniqueness and talent – the city streets have
seen a live performance of the legendary Maciej
Maleñczuk, ¯ywio³ak, Kapela Brodów, Gadaj¹ca
Tykwa, Yerba Mater; as well as the French collective Jo
Bithume which is made up of 60 artists, Czech bands
Èankišou and Kumbalu, plus Slovak duo Longital.
Anyone can take part in the open juggling
workshop run by the invited performers and meet
the masters of street show.
Add to that, photographic workshops and street
exhibitions, with Polish photography icons such as
Tomasz Tomaszewski and Witold Krassowski, and this
year’s festival will be one to remember.
www.ulicznicy.pl
Above: The
National Polish
Radio Symphony
Orchestra
Below: Synth
punk rock band
Handsome Furs
“There is also really good festival of modern
electronic music – Nowa Muzyka.” This year’s
edition of the festival, 26-29 August, will take
place at the historical Katowice coal mine
and will feature Autechre and Moderat.
There’s no doubt the sound of Katowice
and its suburbs is driven by the young
regardless of the genre of music in question.
Katowice’s Music Academy is one of the
most respected arts universities in Central
Europe, and with composers such as
Henryk Górecki and Wojciech Kilar, both
Academy alumni and Katowice locals, it’s
not difficult for the academy’s budding
virtuosos to find inspiration.
Both Górecki and Kilar were at the
forefront of the 1960s Polish avant-garde
movement, which was characterized by stark,
modernist compositions using dissonant 12tone
techniques. Eventually, both composers
progressed into their own personal sound.
Górecki has a minimalist style, in part
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marked by his devout Catholicism,
similar to the sacred minimalism of such
composers as Arvo Pärt and John Tavener.
Certainly his most famous work is his
Symphony No 3, the Symphony of Sorrowful
Songs – most notably the recording with
soprano Dawn Upshaw from 1992.
Wojciech Kilar, however, is now best
known for his work in cinema. His
trademark lush, romantic pieces have
accompanied Polish films (by Andrzej Wajda,
Krzysztof Zanussi, Krzysztof Kieslowski)
and Hollywood titles, such as Francis Ford
Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992).
With two symphony orchestras, an opera
house, countless chamber groups, not to
mention its music performance students,
this is a city rich with classical music.
However, the Metropolis’ brightest star has
to be the National Polish Radio Symphony
Orchestra. It has travelled the world and
recorded more than 70 albums for the
NAXOS label, earning countless awards.
Perhaps the direct successors to the
Górecki-and-Kilar legacy are Katowice’s
avant-garde experimentalists, who
investigate sound at its most microscopic.
Bartosz Dziadosz, who goes by the moniker
Pleq, says he believes that “the 21st
Century is the century of experimental
music, particularly ambient, field
recordings, glitch and modern classical.”
His recent album, The Metamorphosis,
was shortlisted by many online ambient
lovers in their top 2009 lists.
Pleq cites as inspiration both his studies
in philosophy and his surroundings in
Katowice. “I’m trying to translate my
thoughts and feelings to sound,” he says.
“The city has turned up in my sounds.”
There is no doubt that Katowice is
evolving. Its stark contrasts of green
spaces and post-industrial landscapes
have influenced its musicians at an
intimate level. They are always searching,
always hungry to move forward, without
losing sight of their origins. According to
Iowa Super Soccer’s Baranowska,
“Katowice is like a tree with long roots.
We have our roots in here.”
“Katowice’s parks are second
to none! Head three tram stops
south of the Market Square to
visit Park Kościuszki where one
of Poland’s few remaining historic
wooden churches, St Michael the
Archangel, is located.”
WIZZ writer Dana Dramowicz
Above: Jazz
muscians will be
in the city this
summer
Below: Live music
and Katowice...
it has to be the
outdoor festivals
ALAMY

Piekary Śląskie –
The essence of
Silesia
Rustic traditionalism meets robust
entrepreneurial spirit to create the
unique Silesian character of the town
Piekary Śląskie is a part of the Upper-
Silesian Metropolis with a rich history and
traditions dating back to the 13th century.
Considered the spiritual capital of the region,
Piekary Śląskie is mostly associated with
The Basilica of Our Lady of Piekary, built
in the 17th century. Every year the town is
visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists
from Poland and Europe. They travel to see
the famed Basilica and Calvary, which were
the destinations of Cardinal Karol Wojtyła’s
pilgrimages; he later became Pope John Paul
II. The visitor will find a modern hotel base,
superior to the more expensive ones on offer
in other cities in the region.
The town also prides itself on the
Provincial Traumatology Hospital, which is
one of the best orthopedic facilities in Poland
and cooperates with many clinics elsewhere
in Europe and in the USA.
From Piekary Śląskie you can easily
access Cracow, Częstochowa and Wrocław,
all of which are worth visiting if you want
to learn more about Polish culture and
history. Piekary has the only Liberation
Mount in Silesia, which was built to
commemorate those who fought for Silesian
freedom. A beautiful view of the town and its
surroundings stretches from the mount.
For those who wish to invest in Silesia, the
“For its residents,
Piekary is fi rst and
foremost a great
place to live”
city has a special offer in Piekary Technology
Park – a 120 hectare space devoted to
business activity. The location of the town –
in the heart of the Agglomeration, by the A1
motorway junction and with easy access to
roads leading to Warsaw, Prague or Lviv – is
convenient for business. Thanks to Katowice
Airport, which is only 20km away, the town
is connected to the whole world.
Special attention should also be given to
the local radio station, Radio Piekary, which
promotes Silesian traditions and presents
regional news. In its 14 years it has become
the most popular station in the region and
now competes successfully with all the
commercial stations.
Promotion
For its residents Piekary is first and
foremost a great place to live. Away from the
hustle and bustle of the big cities, with well
developed schools, kindergartens, healthcare
and public transportation networks, Piekary
gives an alternative to a more expensive life
in the bigger cities. Everyday life is centered
around cultural events and exhibitions.
Piekary Śląskie is a town where you meet
kindness and goodwill as well as get the
chance to taste true Silesian hospitality.
www.piekary.pl

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SOFIA
Fifty metres up
and a fi ve-point
harness. Is this
your idea of the
ultimate dining
experience?
WWW.DINNERINTHESKY.COM

It’s not the
prices making
them giddy…
SOFIA
The sky’s
the limit in Sofia
You can toast the Bulgarian capital from cloud nine
Look to the heavens and you might
at fi rst suppose it’s something out of
a surreal silent movie – folk in smart
evening attire sat around a dinner
table, 50 metres up in the air. But your
eyes are not deceiving you; it’s an event
organised by Sofi a’s Dinner in the Sky
brigade. Not content with terra fi rma,
their dining table is in a place that’s
normally the preserve of hang gliders,
electricity pylons and birds.
According to Milen Tzanov, the organiser of
such events in Bulgaria, the country’s capital
city is the obvious place to host ariel culinary
extravaganzas because it “reveals scenes of
Sofia never witnessed before.” It’s hard to
disagree, as a panoramic view from one of his
banquets ranges from a booming enclave of
sleek office blocks and apartments to pristine
rivers and ancient ruins such as the 4thcentury
Church of St George. And all in the
comforting shadow of Mount Vitosha.
Of course, it’s easy to see how customers
might at first feel a bit queasy about tucking
into supper on a table just below the cloud
line, but Milen stresses that “the dining
platform and all its associated equipment
and the [setting-up and attendant] crew
have all passed rigorous tests”. Indeed,
safety is paramount so there are several
inspections. “Every detail is triple checked,
with passengers being assured by a five-point
safety belt system,” he explains.
“A quest for adventure” is his unequivocal
reply to what drew him to this concept. It’s
SOFIA’S SIGHTS
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Taking its name from the
eponymous Russian saint,
construction began on this
Bulgarian Orthodox church in 1882.
By the time the Neo-Byzantine
edifice was completed in 1912,
the gold-plated dome and its
slate-green siblings made it one of
the wonders of the capital.
Words Xav Judd
The Largo
Some would say it’s a blot on the
landscape, but this vast creamcoloured
1950s building is one of
the finest illustrations of Socialist
Classicism in Europe. Formerly, the
headquarters of the Communist
Party, it now houses the President’s
Office and impressive TZUM
Department store.
certainly caught on, as Bulgarian artists,
musicians and celebrities are just some of
the 1000-plus crowd who have dared to take
up this highwire-esque challenge.
There’s no doubt that a little bit of bravery
is required and it’s no shock that the odd
person has been struck by a sort of stage
fright when they are above the rooftops.
“Many people feel a bit worried,” he chuckles.
“But the initial feeling of stress or fear gives
way to surprise and curiosity. However
when someone continually feels uneasy he is
comfortably landed and cheered by our crew.”
The whole Dinner in the Sky experience
takes about 90 minutes, with the meal taking
up two-thirds of that time. You can have
anything you want from a luxury 12-course
menu, ranging from caviar to just a glass
of champagne, so prices vary. Yet it must
be a bit bizarre knowing that if you order
pheasant, one could literally crash land onto
your plate. Opportunities to do a runner
must be scarce, too. Kamikaze fowls aside,
the venture has been such an extraordinary
success that the crew behind it have
branched out into board meetings, first dates
and even weddings. Well, it’s certainly one
way to sweep the bride off her feet!
www.dinnerinthesky.com
“I get vertigo just standing on a
kitchen stool, so it’s nice to know
some people literally have more of
a ‘stomach’ for heights.”
WIZZ writer Xav Judd
Mount Vitosha
The ever-changing ice-filled
furrows and verdant greenery of
this 2000m plus peak provide
more than just an atmospheric
backdrop to Sofia. Indeed, the
city’s 1.4m citizens use it as a
glorious weekend retreat, thanks
to its plethora of ski slopes and
amazing national park.
WIZZ magazine 43 June / July 2010

June / July 2010 44 WIZZ magazine
WARSAW
Warsaw has designs
on your future
For the best in Polish design, there’s only one city that shapes up
It may be an unlikely design outpost,
but in Warsaw a fusion of wild creative
fl air, well-honed skill and a liberal dose
of whimsical charm from a new wave of
Polish innovators is making the design
world sit up and take notice.
Shaping the look of contemporary Polish
design is Beton (www.beton-on.com). The
husband-and-wife architect team of Marta
Words Anna J Kutor
Florkowska-Dwojak and Lech Rowiński
are masters at creating objects that are
understated and simple to use yet also
versatile. The pair’s experimental gusto is
evident in their use of geometric concepts
and unusual materials. Pre-cut polyethylene
foam forms are folded into street-chic
handbags for Fi Bags, and are used to create
softer pieces of furniture-art, including
Left &
below: Beton’s
S-Chair
Transformer
Right & far
right: Beton’s
church in
the village of
Tarnów, on the
Vistula River
wrap-around chairs known as S-Chair
Transformer. They’ve also dreamt
up a series of pizza box-like cardboard
modules – Wall1, Walll2 and PUDEL – that,
when linked together, turned and twisted,
result in a makeshift screen or space
partition. “We really like the connection
between the pure – mathematics – and
the dirty – life – and like to explore the
BETON

CREDIT
WARSAW
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spatial limits of chaos, created by
the repetition of just one element,”
enthuses Lech.
Beton’s playful use of geometry has
garnered considerable interest in design
circles and the blogosphere, resulting in
commissions to devise a semi-detached
housing typology – or plan – for a small
Polish town and set of objects for the Etno
Design Festival in Krakow (6-23 May,
www.etnodizajn.pl). Their work is currently
on display at the international design festival
DMY Berlin (9-13 June, www.dmy-berlin.
com) and in Warsaw’s Magazyn Praga
(www.magazynpraga.pl), an industrial-style
design boutique with a range of items by
Poland’s hottest young talents.
Right:
Innovative beach
chairs from
knockoutdesig
Warsaw’s design
awakening
is clearly
seen in the
mushrooming
galleries
and urban
installations
Above: The
re.product 09
exhibition, by
knockoutdesign,
on
sustainable
design
Showing a strong sense of connection
to the natural world and its resources is
Knockoutdesign (www.knockoutdesign.eu),
an all-female design quartet working at
the intersection of product, fashion and
urban design. Founded in 2005, this multidisciplinary
group draws on the talent of
Magda Juszczak, Dorota Kabala, Maya Ober
and Marta Florkowska-Dwojak, who met
while attending the Academy of Fine Arts
in Poznan. They’ve since spread their wings
and are currently cooperating from three
different points in the northern hemisphere
– Warsaw, Wrocław and Tel Aviv-Yafo – each
bringing their own opinionated personalities
and vision to the virtual drawing board.
“To be well balanced environmentally
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WARSAW
and socially, we’re always concerned with
sustainability in the design process and try
to design with the whole life cycle of the
product,” explains Maya. Take, for example,
the Arenasiento back rest. A surfboard-style
piece of glossed waterproof plywood that,
when shoved into the sand, provides a
comfortable back support for recreational
beach-goers. Similarly inspired is Make
Me Up!, a foldable coffee table crafted from
shank board or cardboard and held together
with shoelaces, making a portable yet sturdy
surface for kids to draw on and personalise.
New to Knockoutdesign’s portfolio is
Ryszard Kapuściński’s path, a project
commissioned by the Warsaw City Council
to honour the illustrious Polish writer, who
died three years ago. Launched this July in
Pole Mokotowskie park, the Path is comprised
of 14 concrete-embedded stainless steel
panels, each with its own inspiring quote, set
along the 3.5km route tracing the footsteps
of Kapuściński’s morning walks from his
Leszowa Street house to the National Library.
Another right-brain tribe that has their
finger on the eco-pulse is Kompott (www.
lovekompott.com), a convergence of four
creative minds – Paweł Jasiewicz, Maja
Ganszyniec, Krystian Kowalski and Marcin
Krygier – who share their base between
Warsaw, London and Madrid. Plugless Sink,
a sleek drain-free bowl emptied by tipping,
and Ladder Set, an adjustable storage
solution that sandwiches wooden drawers
between ladder steps, both channel the
collective’s forte of distinctive yet relaxedlooking
designs. As Kowalski puts it, “We
have a very organic design process that
combines observation and daily exercise.
“The Parkower, a simple hole drilled into
existing street poles that serves as a bike
rack, arose from the need to make Warsaw
more accessible for cyclists.”
Warsaw’s design awakening is also
clearly seen in the mushrooming design
shops-cum-galleries and urban installations.
In front of the stately National Library,
for example, a cluster of vibrantly coloured
Pegasuses propagate the handiwork of
Konarska-Konarski (www.konarskakonarski.com).
This dynamic married duo,
Beata and Paweł, perform “plastic surgery
on all things imperfect, take icons into
new dimensions, and present psychotherapy
of incurably sick toys” and display the results
at their inner-city Dog Or Bitch concept store.
If these talented new teams of artists
are anything to go by, the artistic future
of Warsaw’s design is in skillful and oh-so
resourceful hands.
“It’s inspiring to see how the
ingenuity, passion and can-do
attitude of Warsaw’s creative
community is giving a voice to
Polish design in the global market.”
WIZZ writer Anna J Kutor
Beton’s
Asphalt bag
KNOCKOUTDESIGN / BETON

Summer
essentials
Going on holiday without proper gear
is like spaghetti Bolognese with no
tomato – possible, but you won’t
enjoy it as much
Summer is here with the promise of sun-soaked fun. However,
before we start applying sun-screen and donning huge summer
hats, here are some essentials to make your holidays nothing less
than perfect.
First up, you will need some seriously sexy swimwear to
compliment your tan-to-be. With swimwear ranging from girly to
glamorous, SHE will make you the queen of any beach. And after
choosing your bikini, make sure you have something stylish to
put it in. With PASO you will find the ultimate in classy travel
accessories essential for flying in comfort and in style.
Travel in style
PASO specialises in all travelling
needs. As one of Poland’s leading
suppliers of bags, rucksacks, suitcases
and wallets, PASO knows how to
marry rich family traditions with
the freshness of modernity and
innovation. Paso products ensure
functionality without compromising
style and elegance.
www.paso.pl
PASO to główny specjalista
od wszystkiego w co można
się spakować. Jako jeden z
największych dostawców toreb,
plecaków, walizek, portfeli
i artykułów szkolnych w
Polsce, PASO wie jak łączyć
bogatą rodzinną tradycję z
innowacyjnością i nowoczesnością.
Produkty Paso zapewniają
funkcjonalność w
użyciu nie poświęcając
stylu i elegancji
oraz gwarantują
komfortową podróż
niezależnie od
celu.
www.paso.pl
Make
waves on
the beach
SHE is a leading swimwear brand
in Poland and abroad. Thanks to
the use of the latest technologies
and quality materials we ensure
products of the highest standard.
In summer 2010, SHE presents
several collections, each based on
the newest trends, so that every
woman can find something to make
her feel beautiful, sensual and
fashionable.
The PIN UP GIRL collection is all
about sweet lace, floral patterns and
girlish polka dots. The COLOURFUL
collection delights with juicy
colours, spectacular patterns and
subtle elegance. For women who
prefer the CITY style, high-quality
materials and sexy design, we
propose the GLAMOUR collection.
The comeback of the ’80s means
trendy and tested styles. The
smooth structure of the fabric
allows for a perfect fit.
Ladies who choose SHE follow
the latest trends, appreciate high
quality and are conscious of their
femininity. www.she.pl
Promotion
SHE jest wiodącą marką w branży
kostiumów kąpielowych. W kolekcji
lato 2010 SHE prezentuje kilka linii
kostiumów, aby każda kobieta mogła
znaleźć coś dla siebie i poczuć się
zmysłowo i modnie.
Kostiumy PIN UP GIRL to słodkie
koronki i kwiatowe desenie. Linia
COLOURFUL zachwyca soczystymi
kolorami i efektownymi deseniami.
Dla kobiet preferujących styl CITY,
innowacyjność i seksowny design
stworzyliśmy linię GLAMOUR.
Powrót do lat 80 oznacza modne i
sprawdzone fasony. Dzięki dzianinom
o gładkiej strukturze kostium idealnie
dopasowuje się do sylwetki. SHE to
kostiumy dla kobiet świadomych
swojej kobiecości.
www.she.pl

June / July 2010 52 WIZZ magazine
GDANSK
Paddling Poles
With two new surfing competitions bringing Polish surfing
into the limelight this summer, Gdansk is the place to be
People will surf anywhere. They’ll
surf in the Arctic ocean, in windy lakes,
on standing waves in rivers, or on tidal
bores that only come once a month. In
Texas they even follow supertankers,
paddling into the wakes created by the
huge boats and surfi ng them for miles at
a stretch. But Poland?
For those who don’t know any better, the
Polish Surfing Association might sound a
bit like the Jamaican bobsled team – their
hearts are in the right place, but were born
a few thousand miles in the wrong direction.
While the Baltic might get a little chilly at
times, a good wetsuit can keep you toasty in
the waters off Scotland, Denmark and even
Norway. Okay, so it’s never going to rival
Hawaii or Australia for waves but on the
Words William Dunn
Hel Peninsula, a short trip from Gdansk, a
good westerly wind can bring a little bit of
Bondi to the Baltic.
One of the first to bring surfing to the
area was Jurek Kijkowski, the founder of
the Polish Surfing Association. Jurek started
out as a windsurfer – and thanks to the
reliable winds and shallow waters in the Bay
of Gdansk, it’s a sport that’s had no trouble
catching on here. He began surfing about 10
years ago in Spain, and continued catching
waves in such far-flung locations as Mexico,
Morocco and the Canary Islands. When he
returned home, Jurek kept an eye on the Hel
Peninsula, the 70km-long strip of sand which
encloses the Bay of Gdansk. The beaches on
the far side – huge, uninterrupted stretches
of pristine white sand, already famous as
CREDIT

CREDIT
GDANSK
The waves
in this part of
Europe may
not rival Hawaii
or Australia but
experts agree that
they’re perfect
for beginners.
Skim boarding
(pictured) is also
a great way to
practice those
surfi ng skills
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some of the most beautiful in Europe – can
serve up some respectable waves.
“I’ve seen waves up to three metres high
in the Baltic,” says Jurek, “but only in super
strong winds. A little less – around two
metres, or just over head height – is perfect.
Of course, it’s not like that very often.” Still,
the wind works its magic often enough that
Jurek and his friends have set up a surfing
competition, the country’s first. “We started
the Polish Surfing Challenge in 2007, with
17 competitors. Last year we had 30 people
competing, and hundreds more watching. We
had skimboarding competitions, a half-pipe
for skateboarding, longboard races and a
massive party on the beach with live bands.”
Maciek Krystosiak, Poland’s main dealer
for the iconic surf brand Rusty, is also
involved in the Challenge. “Gdansk has
really improved in the last 10 years, even in
the last five, with a lot more people coming to
the beaches here. It’s a good place to learn –
it’s not classic surf like you get in Australia,
but it’s perfect for beginners,” he says. Like
Jurek, Maciek learned to surf abroad and has
made it his mission to bring what surfers call
‘the stoke’ – the rush of pleasure that you get
from catching a wave – to his native country.
“One of the best sessions of my life was
“I’ve accidentally surfed near
sharks in Australia, that’s
something you don’t have to
worry about in the Baltic!”
Highway to Hel:
Where to surf
around Gdansk
The cities of Gdansk,
Gdynia and Sopot form
the Tri-City Area, which
itself has some great
beaches, but the best
waves are to be found at
Chalupy, a resort in the
town of Wladyslawowo on
the nearby Hel peninsula.
You can drive or take a
train but for a more scenic
journey (and to avoid the
traffic in summer), take
one of the regular ferries
that run from Gdansk.
You can learn surfing,
windsurfing and kitesurfing
at Camping Solar in
Chalupy (www.solarwindsurfing.pl),
which is
also the site of the Polish
Surfing Challenge
www.surfing.com.pl
Above: Surfers
head out into the
waves for the Polish
Surfi ng Challenge
Left: Wakeboarding
competitions also
draw the crowds
Right: Back on
dry land for the
longboard race
CREDIT

There is no Gdask without freedom. Courage, freshness
are here too, but freedom lies at the core. It denotes the
Gdask of today and its culture. Its authentic tradition
blends the freedom of culture with the culture of freedom.
8-18 June 2010
4.All About Freedom Festival
15-18 July 2010
XIV International Street
and Open –Air Theatres
Festival FETA
31 July- 8 August 2010
XIV Shakespeare Festival
14 August – 4 September 2010
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GDANSK
at Chałupy (a popular beach on the Hel
Peninsula) a couple of years ago. The waves
were beautiful, but too big for anyone else to
go out, so it was just me and Jurek surfing
and this crowd of people watching. That’s
why we want to show people in Poland about
surfing, because they’ve never heard of it
really, but when they get a chance, they love
it. We’ve even got TV stations interested in
this summer’s competitions.”
That should be good news for Janek
Korycki, two-times Polish surfing champion
and the favourite to win again this year.
Janek, too, has plenty of experience
surfing abroad, but for him the Baltic has
a unique attraction.
“It’s the vibe there that’s so good,” says
Janek, “because it’s where we’re from. I’ve
surfed all over the world and everywhere I
go, I’m an outsider. People are like, what? A
Polish surfer? But when I surf in Poland with
my friends, even if it’s super small, we’re
amped to go out, because it’s our home break.
I’ve surfed near sharks while surfing in
Australia, that’s something you don’t have to
worry about in the Baltic – but the vibe
in Poland is unbeatable.”
And as any surfer will tell you, perfect
waves and crystal-blue water aren’t half
as important as having your friends in
the water with you.
A Hel of a night:
Where to go
once you’ve
towelled off
The area is famous for
seafood, so visit Tawerna
(ul. Powroźnicza 19) in
Gdansk’s old town for
some superb fish. The
city centre is packed with
great bars – head to
Brovarnia (ul. Szafarnia 9)
for exceptional homebrewed
beers, or Café
Szafa (ul. Podmurze 2)
to hang out with the
skater crowd and work
up a hangover (it’s open
until 6am). For the
best summer clubbing,
however, head to
Copacabana on Sopot
beach, a big latin-andsurf-themed
club that
enjoys beautiful sunsets
looking out onto the
Bay of Gdansk.
“I was surfing in north
Devon, England, one
March when it
started snowing...
maybe I should have
spent the winter in
Gdansk instead!”
WIZZ writer
William Dunn
Left: Natalia
Kowalczyk,
winner of the
PSC 2009
women’s
competition
Above: Laki
Lan get the
party started
Right:
Registration
for the PSC
Above:
Partying at
Solar, the
campsite and
surf school
where the
Polish Surfi ng
Challenge
is held

Promotion
Beach
breaks
Check in and chill out at one of Poland’s
best hotels on the coast
Poland’s coastal resorts are the jewel of the Baltic Sea,
boasting some of the country’s finest hotels and most
picturesque scenery. Dotted along 500km of coastline, the
resorts are a beacon for holidaymakers in summer, though
the towns and beaches are blissfully quiet compared to
Mediterranean destinations. Staying in a top-quality hotel
like the ones featured here offers a chance to unwind and
refresh the system. Explore the region’s stunning landscapes,
from pine forests to natural lakes and sun-drenched beaches.
Then continue de-stressing back at your hotel with some
beauty treatments, fine dining and relaxed entertaining with
family and friends.
HOTEL OLIWSKI
This smart new hotel is located in
Oliwa, Gdansk, just minutes from the
beach. It allows for easy access to the
airport, railway station, shopping and
business centres, the old town and
the Gdansk International Fair. Hotel
Oliwski has 53 rooms designed to a
three-star standard, though available at
a two-star price. The rooms provide a
comfortable and relaxing environment
with stylish furniture and modern
conveniences. A buffet breakfast is
provided each morning and guests can
enjoy a drink in the lobby bar.
1 Ulica Piastowska,
80-332 Gdansk,
tel: +48 (0)58 761 6610,
recepcja@hotel-oliwski.pl,
www.oliwski.pl
HOTEL GDANSK
This fantastic boutique hotel is located
in an historical 18th-century granary
at the yacht marina in the centre of
Gdansk. The hotel boasts the city's
only brewery, the award-winning
microbrewery Brovarnia Gdansk, which
produces three excellent varieties
of beer. And in July, a new "Yachting"
wing of the hotel will open,designed
in a contemporary maritime style and
offering even more exceptional facilities
and service. It will include a conference
centre and a modern, Med-spa area for
relaxation and pampering, to truly make
guests feel like VIPs.
9 Ulica Szafarnia,
80-755 Gdansk,
tel: +48 (0)58 300 1717
reservation@hotelgdansk.com.pl
www.hotelgdansk.com.pl

HOTEL DOM ZDROJOWY
The emphasis at Hotel Dom Zdrojowy is
on peace and relaxation in a beautiful
environment. The hotel apartments
enjoy sea views out to the Bay of Puck
and the spa centre includes swimming
pools, saunas and hydrotherapy
facilities. Set against a backdrop of
inspiring views of the surrounding
nature, the café and restaurant both
offer Polish and regional delicacies as
well as Mediterranean cuisine. Business
guests are also catered for, with two
AQUARIUS HOTEL
Just a few steps from the beach
and surrounded by a beautiful park,
Aquarius Hotel in Kolobrzeg is the
perfect place to stay for total relaxation.
The luxury and elegance of the rooms
assure uninterrupted respite, peace
and comfort, with pampering in the
fabulous aquacentre and spa, where
specialists provide face and body
treatments, baths, massages and other
beauty rituals. The classic style of the
billiard club and the glamour of Atlantis
conference rooms equipped with stateof-the-art
multimedia equipment.
2A Ulica Kosciuszki,
84-140 Jastarnia,
tel: +48 (0)58 679 9100,
dom@zdrojowy.com.pl,
www.zdrojowy.com.pl
nightclub make all social
meetings special.
24 Ulica Kasprowicza,
78-100 Kolobrzeg,
tel: +48 (0)94 353 6500,
hotel@aquariusspa.pl,
www.AquariusSPA.pl
HOTEL REZYDENT
This is a charming boutique hotel in
the heart of Sopot, a mere 500m
from the resort's wide, sandy beach.
The hotel’s stylish interior refl ects
the charm and elegance of 1920s
Sopot and offers an atmosphere
that is private and intimate. The 64
rooms, including eight deluxe rooms
and the unparalleled Sopot Suite,
boast refi ned furnishings and modern
fi ttings. Guests can enjoy the a la
carte Restaurant Pasjami, Café Resto,
HOTEL WODNIK
The Wodnik Hotel is situated in a
picturesque coastal setting in the
popular Baltic resort of Leba. It’s close
to Lebsko and Sarbsko Lakes and
is a convenient base for visiting the
Slowinski National Park. The hotel can
accommodate up to 229 guests and
includes a restaurant, billiard room and
bar, banquet hall, conference rooms
with audiovisual equipment, sauna,
health and beauty salon, a children’s
playground and a car park. The hotel
the Colonial Pub and the luxurious
Day Spa.
3 Plac Konstytucji 3 Maja,
81-704 Sopot,
tel: +48 (0)58 555 5800,
rezerwacja@
hotelrezydent.com.pl
www.hotelrezydent.pl
is open year-round and on New Year’s
Eve hosts a grand ball.
10 Ulica Nadmorska,
84-360 Leba,
tel: +48 (0)59 866 1366,
wodnik@wodnik.leba.pl,
www.wodnik.leba.pl

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PISA
On the whole, Tuscany is a region big
on horses, but nowhere more than Pisa
with its equestrian tradition and one of
Italy’s leading racecourses.
The San Rossore racecourse in 1829 by
Leopold II of Lorraine, the last reigning
grand duke of Tuscany. It’s still used for top
The horsemen of Pisa
Words Sarah Lane Photos Sarah Lane/ Enrico Querci
level events, although a new track better
suited to today’s style of racing is due to open
in autumn this year. The most prestigious
race held here is the Premio Pisa, run the
last Sunday of March each year.
Thanks to the sandy terrain and a
fantastic climate – relatively dry and mild
all year round – this area just outside Pisa is
ideal for horses. The tradition flourished in
the 19th Century under the Savoys who,
as rulers of the newly unified Italy, had
taken over the San Rossore estate.
Vittorio Emanuele II especially loved horses
and the first large-scale stables were built
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here by his former jockey, Englishman
Thomas Rook. Together with his four
sons and many fellow countrymen, Rook
dominated the local racing scene. With them,
plus an entourage of blacksmiths, saddlers
and the like, the so-called Horse Village,
or Barbaricina, was born.
PISA
Left: The action
gets underway at
the San Rossore
racecourse
Above: Federico
Di Sacco grooming
one of his draught
horses
Below: Racehorses
on their way to
early morning
training
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Nowadays the training centre for both
horses and jockeys at San Rossore is even
more important than its racecourse and the
position midway between Milan and Rome
– Italy’s top two circuits – makes it a perfect
location. No fewer than 700 horses are based
here at around 30 different stables and the
sight of so many beautiful thoroughbreds
trotting along the specially reserved horselanes
on their way to train each morning is a
sight to be seen.
At the heart of a huge natural park, the
location of Pisa’s San Rossore racecourse
is unique. Journalist Renzo Castelli was
actually born here on the San Rossore estate
and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the
place and its history. He’s passionate about
horses and having grown up around them
he feels an unshakeable affinity with the
graceful, majestic animals. It’s a passion
that he’s passed on to his daughter, a
racehorse trainer who has Renzo’s own horse,
Rattlesnake, among her charges.
“These days there are so many
alternatives open to gamblers – scratch
cards, online betting and the like – that
horse-racing has suffered a decline in
popularity. Even so, it’s a sport that’s
firmly rooted in the local culture and the
atmosphere here on race days is incredible.
We get crowds of around 5000, including lots
of families, but the traffic jams going back
to Pisa are a nightmare!” Renzo’s lucky as
he can take the back routes, but much of the
park is out of bounds to the general public.
The best way to see the park and access
some of the restricted areas, is to join a
guided tour. At the Cascine Vecchie visitor
centre (+39 050 530 101) you can book
excursions on foot, by bicycle or with a
miniature road-train. To experience the
essence of the park, though, head for the
other visitor centre at Casale La Sterpaia.
Here you can opt for a tour on horseback
with the riding school (+39 33 836 62431) or
travel in style in a horse-drawn vehicle (+39
050 742 885, www.sanrossoreincarrozza.it).
One of the estate’s major attractions, the
carriage rides go twice daily and are run by
Antonio Di Sacco and his son Federico.
Necessarily powerful enough to pull a load
of up to 25 people, yet fast and exceptionally
good-natured, the horses, bred here, are
very different to look at from the elegant
thoroughbreds of the racecourse. It’s said
that the breed, called TPR or Italian Rapid
Heavy Draught, was first developed in

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medieval times for knights decked out in
heavy chainmail armour but needing fast
legs beneath them.
The Di Saccos are another family whose
lives are integrally linked to horses and
Federico tried his hand at various disciplines
before specialising in horse-driving events.
Since becoming Italian champion, he’s
currently taking a break from competitions
to spend more time at San Rossore working
with his father on the daily tours as well
as teaching his sport – this is Italy’s only
specialised training centre – and providing
stylish transport for weddings.
Gliding through the forests behind the
horses is a fantastic way to see the park
and Federico, Antonio and their assistants
make excellent guides. Raise your eyes from
the sturdy sway of the equine rumps and
you may see deer or wild boar as well as an
incredible array of trees including some of
the million or so pines that grow here. Pine
nuts are a traditional crop – buy them by the
bag or made into the exquisite kinzica cakes
at the park shop where other produce from
the estate is also sold.
One creature that you’ll no longer come
across in San Rossore but which thrived
here for centuries is, believe it or not, the
camel. Sent over from Turkey in 1560 as a
gift to Pisa, the camels thrived and were
put to work in the forests and farms of the
estate. Rumour has it that during World War
II hunger got the better of starving soldiers
and that put an end to Pisa’s unusual herd of
quadrupeds, less precious and certainly not
as handsome as San Rossore’s horses.
A PEACEFUL PISA
An ideal place to stay if you plan on visiting the sights
of central Pisa and San Rossore is the superb Abitalia
Tower Plaza hotel (Via Caduti del Lavoro 46, +39
050 7846444, www.abitaliatowerplaza.com), midway
between the two. Fully deserving its five stars, the hotel
manages to combine stylish luxury with a welcoming
and friendly atmosphere. There are fantastic views of
the leaning tower from most parts of the hotel, the
open-air pool, and of course from the roof terrace.
“San Rossore is the most
important of the historic
estates that make up this
vast regional park. Come
at the weekend when
more parts are open
to the public.”
WIZZ writer Sarah Lane
Previous page:
Jockeys battle
it out at Pisa’s
San Rossore
racecourse
Above: Antonio Di
Sacco checks the
harnesses before
setting off with
a wagon-load of
tourists
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here for centuries is,
believe it or not, the camel”

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CHARLEROI
Mining Charleroi’s treasures
Words Ana Rego
On 3 September 1666, Charnoy
became Charles-Roy, named after
King Charles II of Spain. A Spanish
nobleman placed a rock on the ground,
and marked the spot where a wall
would later be built. For centuries, the
city would witness cyclical periods
of development and prosperity in the
region, dampened by spurts of civil
unrest or natural catastrophes, such
as the 1956 fi re in the mines of Bois du
Cazier. The Marquis Castel Rodrigo
could hardly have imagined the number
of stories a symbolic rock would one day
generate on that September day.
Charleroi is today a city in full recovery,
breaking loose of its bleak industrial
heritage: the economy is being revitalised,
the streets greened and local talent
encouraged to express itself. And the
city has provoked quite an interest from
local enthusiasts. There is certainly no
shortage of associations, artistic groups
and entrepreneurs engaged in promoting
the city’s image and potential. The level of
palpable commitment causes other “I love my
city” movements to pale in comparison.
One of the priorities of the last few
decades has been to revamp Charleroi’s
economy, following the demise of heavy
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industry, formerly its bread and butter. The
city’s money generating centre has slowly
shifted elsewhere, with the creation of a new
technology park and a boom in air traffic
attracting people to set up shop here. The
technology complex is now the home to over
100 companies and more are expected to
open once the planned expansion has been
concluded. The government has also recently
approved funding for a rail connection
between Brussels and Charleroi’s airport, to
be completed by 2019. The project is expected
to increase the flow of people with ideas and
a will to innovate coming into the region.
Left: the iconic
lift steelworks of
the mines of Bois
du Cazier
Right: Place de
Charles II
As for the city centre, ambitious
redevelopment projects have kept even the
most disaffected visitor interested. And
more plans with a promise to deliver are
waiting in the pipeline. For instance, there
are blueprints for some of Charleroi’s major
arteries to be improved by adding boutique
shops, refurbished housing and leisure
spaces to the equation.
Generating wealth in the region may
be the local authority’s top priority – and
rightly so, but other virtuous goals such
as pushing for a greener city and the
preservation of cultural heritage follow
CHARLEROI
shortly after. In recent years, slag heaps
have become covered in green vegetation
and have been turned into parks while
city buildings have been given protected
status, giving residents the sense that
local government has momentum on its
side. Wisely, improvements to Charleroi
have been matched by plenty of grass-roots
initiatives aimed at informing the locals
and stimulating public debate. This year,
the Maison de la Presse is organising
a series of free workshops dedicated to
green-awareness. And at the tourism office
(La Maison du Tourisme) visitors can
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look at photographs and read up on
biodiversity on the many converted slag
heaps surrounding the city.
If Charleroi’s past has been something of
a rollercoaster ride, there are two elements
which have remained constant. The first
is the city’s deep-seated artistic heritage.
Some of the most iconic cartoons – think
Lucky Luke – have their origins here. The
numerous statues of strip-cartoon heroes
spread across the city are but one example
of residents’ home-grown pride. The second
element of normality is the city inhabitants’
undefeated sense of humour and hospitality.
In this respect, Charleroi is certainly one
step ahead of the game.
www.charleroi.be
Above: The
regenerated
Bois du Cazier
combines cuttingedge
architecure
with the original
steelwork cranes
Below: The
stunning Passage
de la Bourse
CHARLEROI CHECK-LIST
1 The original city walls were torn down in the late
1860s, but you can see remnants on Place Charles II.
2 On the same plaza don’t miss the Hôtel de Ville built
in 1936 and recently renovated. Today it houses the
Museum of Fine Arts and the Jules Destré Musuem.
3 Try to spot all of the statues inspired by the Marcinelle
school, a group of post-war Belgian cartoonists. Spirou
magazine is a big presence here.
4 Check out the galleries in the shopping mall, the
Passage de la Bourse (pictured left) – very Belgian.
5 There are markets on most days but confirm in
advance when and where they are taking place.
6 Check out the Maison Dorée, a fine example of art
nouveau on rue Tumelaire 15, built in 1899.
7 The Palais des Beaux Arts (Palace of Fine Arts) on
Place du Manège should not be missed.
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DESTINATION
Pole Position
Poland’s car industry moves up a gear
Words William Dunn
Ulica Nowy Świat is already one of the 612 Scaglietti models,” said Daniel
most sought-after addresses in Warsaw, Chwist, president of Ferrari Poland, at a
but this year the Polish capital’s Royal press conference to announce opening.
Route will enter into an exclusive club. Elsewhere, a more achievable brand of
Along with London’s Old Brompton luxury is turning heads. The Poznan Motor
Road and New York’s Park Avenue, Show is now one of the biggest in Europe,
Nowy Świat will soon have its own attracting around 20,000 Polish petrol-heads,
Ferrari dealership – the fi rst in Poland. and filling the gigantic spaces of the Poznan
While a Ferrari remains a dream for International Fair with everything from
most people in Poland (and everywhere monster trucks to monkey bikes. Improbably
else, for that matter), the owners
clad young women drape themselves over
are quietly confi dent. “We’re already Harley-Davidsons, but most visitors are more
fi nalising orders on the California and interested in the new Opels, Škodas and
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Above: The fl ash
new Mazda 6 is
one of this year’s
hottest models
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Suzukis – cars that would have been as
unattainable as a Ferrari a generation ago,
but which are now relatively within means.
Of the cars being launched onto the
Polish market in Poznan, the new Fiat 500
Convertible is a perfect example of how
the country’s buying power has improved.
Fiat has a long history in Poland, having
built cars here since the 1930s. Even when
the Iron Curtain was firmly closed, Poles
continued to drive Italian-designed (and
Polish-built) cars, which the Soviet regime
produced under license. The Fiat 126p,
known affectionately as the Maluch (little
one) was a tiny, cheap-as-chips runabout that
became Poland’s most popular car during the
1980s, and remained a common sight until
the turn of the century. The new 500C is
another small Fiat, and it’s made in Poland,
too, but it’s aimed at a very different market.
“It’s a second or third car,” explains Wojciech
Gomolec, who works for AutoCentrum,
one of Poznan’s largest car dealerships.
“It’s popular with well-off, younger people,
especially affluent young women.” The switch
from small runabouts to souped-up
Above: A pair of
Fiat Punto Evos,
designed with
looks in mind
Below: Škoda
make an impact
into the growing
Polish 2010
markets

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“The switch from small
runabouts to souped-up
super-minis says a lot
about Poland’s taste for
newer, better cars”
superminis says a lot about Poland’s taste
for newer, better cars, and the amount they’re
prepared to spend on them.
As in the rest of Europe, the most popular
cars are small to medium-sized hatchbacks
– Wojciech points to the Fiat Punto Evo as
his biggest seller – because they combine
the speed and handling of a small car with
other, more sensible features, like somewhere
to put your shopping. Mid-sized Japanese
cars, famous for their reliability and fuel
economy, are doing very well here – the
Mazda 3 and Mazda 6, the South Korean
Hyundai i20 and i30 and the Suzuki Swift
SZ all promise this magic combination of fun
driving and everyday practicality. As you’d
expect from a country that borders Germany
and Czechoslovakia, Poland is keen to import
cars from its neighbours – and while German
cars remain prohibitively expensive for most,
the Škoda stand is crowded with prospective
buyers. By combining the prestige of German
engineering with surprising affordability, the
Czech brand is perfect for a rising economy
like Poland’s, and the Superb and Octavia
models offer comfort and power far beyond
what their price tags suggest. The Fabia and
Roomster are perfect family cars, offering
two distinct takes on the sporty/practical
formula that sells so well.
It’s a similar story over at Szpot, another
large dealership, where Kasia Pieczynska
is showing customers around the new Opel
Corsa and Astra models. “The Corsa is
particularly popular here,” she explains.
“Because it’s affordable, but it’s also fast,
safe, and it handles well. Polish people like
speed – they’re not bad drivers, but they
do tend to be quite impatient, because they
want to get the best out of these wonderful
new cars that they’re buying.”
The Corsa is overshadowed today by its
big brothers, however. People are queuing
Below: The
Fiat 500 is a
design icon

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up to take a turn in the driving seat of
the new Astra Generation 4, launched just a
few weeks earlier in Geneva, and the
Opel Insignia is the subject of even more
lingering glances than the young blonde lady
perched on a Lamborghini over at the next
pitch. The Insignia is a cause for national
pride – it’s made here, and it won European
Car of the Year 2009.
Indeed, much of this country’s enthusiasm
for cars, and the money to buy them, derives
from Poland’s growing automotive industry.
An incredible 879,186 vehicles were made
here in 2009 – more than the combined
output of Austria, Finland, Hungary, the
Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden.
In the same year, for the first time ever,
Poland produced more cars than Italy, and its
automotive industry now ranks as the sixth
largest in Europe.
The impact of all this production is plain
to see – at the motor show, hoods are being
lifted, engines inspected and sheets of
specifications pored over by well-informed
consumers. The country’s most popular
motoring journalist, Włodzimierz Zientarski,
draws a crowd for a discussion about the
best new models. Even the police are getting
in on the act, allowing visitors to marvel
at the beefed-up engines in the sleek,
muscular-looking Škoda Superbs that have
taken the place of their old FSO patrol cars.
Everywhere you look there is a bustling
enthusiasm, a hum of excitement, the
rumbling engine of a country at the centre
of the new European economy.
Above left:
The Susuki Swift
is an affordable
entry-level car
Above: Crowds
swarm around
the latest models
at the Poznan
Motor Show
Below: The
Opel Astra
will turn heads
this summer
“A taxi driver in
Poznan told me
his favourite car
was a Porsche
Panamera: ‘In one
of those, I could
get you to the
airport very,
very quickly….’”
WIZZ writer
William Dunn
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Poznan
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Valencia
Venice-Treviso
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Sofia
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Budapest
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Kyiv
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Glasgow-Prestwick
Cork
Madrid
Liverpool
Bristol
Paris-Beauvais
Zaragoza
Valencia
Alicante
Doncaster-Sheffield
London-Luton
Brussels-Charleroi
Barcelona
Palma De Mallorca
Bergen
Oslo Sandefjord Torp
Weeze / Düsseldorf
Dortmund
Eindhoven / Amsterdam
Cologne
Frankfurt-Hahn
Milan
Gothenburg
Cuneo / Turin
Pisa
Rome-Fiumicino
Rome-Ciampino
Lübeck / Hamburg
Memmingen
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Catania
Malmö
Split
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Varna
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Antalya
Simferopol
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Destinations
Alicante
www.alicante.es/ingles/
Euro
Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 807 45 00 11
SNAPSHOT
Throughout July, the Alicante Summer
Festival in the port area has a full
programme of music, theatre and
dance. You can be entertained into the
night, and it’s family friendly, too.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Five miles outside the city, Alicante
Airport is well serviced by the C-6 bus,
which costs €2 into town. Or you can
splash out €20 on a taxi.
FOOD
Restaurante L’Orber
Alcoli 25, +34 965 885 088
Slightly off the beaten track, towards
Benimantell, L’Orber is worth the
detour for its fantastic Spanish menu.
Have the bean soup to start with,
followed by the wild rabbit for main.
Marhaba
Carretera de Moraira a Calpe KM 219,
+34 965 747 095
An awesome little Moroccan place, it’s
is as cheap as it is tasty. For less than
€20, you are treated to a sublime lamb
tagine and a harira (lentil and tomato)
soup, served under the billowing cloudlike
walls of an outdoor marquee.
FRIENDS
El Canto
Calle de Alemania 26
Treat yourself to plate after plate of
boquerones, chorizo, patatas bravas,
tortilla and more, all washed down with
gallons of their tidy house red.
El Portal Taberna
Calle Bilbao 2, +34 965 143 269,
www.gastroportal.es
For gourmands, the quality of the wine
here is only matched by that of the
food. It’s a little more expensive but
worth it for the stylish surroundings.
INSIDER TIP
Each July, festivals celebrating the
historic struggles between the Moors
and Christians take place here.
Words Simon Guirao
Antalya Barcelona
www.antalya.com
Turkish lira/Euro
Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 807 45 00 11
SNAPSHOT
I like to get away from the hustle of
modern Antalya, and wander the quiet
narrow streets of the old centre, Kaleiçi.
FROM AIPORT TO CITY
With no public transport, catch a Havaº
bus from the airport terminal to the city
centre. It takes 35 minutes and is €4.
An airport taxi will cost about €20.
FOOD
ªiºci Ramazan
Kızıl Saray Mahallesi,
Yener Ulusoy Bulvarı 44F,
+90 (0)242 242 6637
www.sisciramazanantalya.com
This is a local landmark is for authentic
Antalya fare. A portion of Antalya Piyaz
(white bean salad with tahini sauce)
and a plate of excellent ªiº Kebap will
cost no more than €6.
Seraser Restaurant
Karanlık Sokak18, Tuzcular Mah,
Kaleiçi, +90 (0)242 247 6015,
www.seraserrestaurant.com
Combining traditional Turkish delights
with international flavours, Seraser is
new to the city. Highly recommended
for that special holiday evening.
FRIENDS
Beach Park
Dumlupınar Bulvarı,
www.beachpark.com.tr
Soak up the sun by day and rave by
night! the Beach Park has something
for everyone. Sit back on the green;
Myra (0)242 237 7252 on Beach Park
42, for beanbags, beer and a burger, or
Balıkcım (0)242 238 3488 on Beach
Park 50, for a sit-down fish supper..
INSIDER TIP
Need a chemist after-hours? Look
for directions to the nearest Nobet
Chemist (Nöbetci Eczane) on plackards
placed at road junctions, or, see the
list of “Nöbetci Eczane” posted in the
window of all chemists.
Words Jon Stigner
www.barcelonaturisme.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 807 45 00 11
SNAPSHOT
June kicks off with Sónar Festival, with
electronic music and festival highs on
the 17, 18 and 19 (the kids version is
earlier on the 12 and 13), followed by
the Festival of Sant Joan on 23 June, a
night of fireworks, fizz and dancing.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR shuttle bus service
between Barcelona International
(El Prat) Airport and any address in
Barcelona downtown and vice versa.
The cost is €18 and €36 return.
FOOD
Arola
Hotel Arts, Marina 19-21,
Barceloneta. +34 934 838 090,
www.arola-arts.com
Hot-shot chef Sergi Arola’s tapas bar
at the Hotel Arts ticks a lot of boxes.
New wave tapas, groovy tunes and an
Ibiza-inspired terrace by the sea.
El Sortidor
Plaza del Sortidor 5, Poble Sec
+34 934 418 518
This cute, century-old Italian trattoria
off the beaten path offers spagetti
arrabiata, mozzarella salad and Sicilianstyle
baked fish at honest prices.
FRIENDS
Santa Marta
C/Grau I Torras 59, Barceloneta,
+34 691 236 801
This venue on a sea-fronting terrace is
good for sandwiches, salads and free
Wi-Fi. Classic Venetian spritz: aperol,
prosecco and an olive, €4.50
La Caseta de Migdia
Mirador del Migdia s/n, Montjuïc, +34
617 956 572, www.lacaseta.org
Explore the gardens, art galleries and
museums of Montjuic.
INSIDER TIP
The Roca Gallery (www.rocabarcelona
gallery.com) exhibits bathroom furniture
(that’s sinks and toilets to you and me).
Words Tara Stevens
Bari
www.viaggiareinpuglia.it/hp/en
Euro
Wizz Air: 899 018 874
SNAPSHOT
Fans of beach volleyball can catch
the Chiquita Cup. Games take place
throughout summer, with nearby
Vieste hosting games on 4 July. www.
sandvolley4x4.it
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The Pugli Airbus will take you from the
airport to Bari. A one-way ticket will
leave you with change from €5.
FOOD
Hippopotamus
Via Abate Giacinto Gimma 159,
+39 080 573 9862,
www.hippopotamusbari.com
A delightful sea-food joint, conveniently
located near the centre of town,
offering the finest fish that Adriatic has
to offer. And for those scared of the
sea – the pizza is out of this world.
Giampaolo Ristorante Pizzeria
Via Lombardi, 18, +39 080 523 8828,
www.giampaoloristorazionebari.com
A fine selection of fruit, both from the sea
and the land, is on the reasonably priced
menu here. But it’s all about the desserts
at Giampaolo – try the Cake Fantasy.
FRIENDS
Colorado Caffe
Via Turati 28
Smack bang in the middle of town,
the Colorado Caffe is a perfect place
to relax after a hard day’s exploring. It
epitomises Bari’s vibrant nightlife, and
can get a bit lively later on.
Madrugada 77 Café
Armando Diaz
With its outdoor seating area, cheap
prices and child-friendly attitude,
recharge your batteries here over a
coffee and slice of cake.
INSIDER TIP
A trip to the 13th-century Castel Del
Monte, just outside Bari, is a must for
history lovers – its gothic architecture
speaks of East and West conflict.
Words Nigel Osted

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Destinations
Belgrade Bergen
www.tob.co.rs Serbian Dinar Wizz Air: 0903 301 103
SNAPSHOT
Belgrade is a beautiful city for
exploring. I like to take an afternoon
stroll along the banks of the Danube
before enjoying an early evening
promenade down Knez Mihailova
Street, the city’s main pedestrian zone
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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
Restaurant 27
Istarska 27, +381 11 2651 831,
www.restoran27.com
Looking to combine gastronomy
and art? Look no further than this
exclusive ‘concept’ restaurant that
mixes nouvelle cuisine with impeccable
service and tasteful surrounds. Deer
steak in fruit sauce €17.
Zaplet
Kajmakcalanska 2,
+381 11 240 4142
The long-standing reputation for highly
accomplished tradition Serbian cooking
makes this eaterie a highly popular
destination for both locals and tourists
alike. Try the warm Octopus salad.
FRIENDS
Andergraund
Pariska 1a, +381 11 262 5681
www.andergraund.izlog.org
Located almost directly under the
Kalemegdan fortress, this hugely
popular club regularly plays host to
the global circuit of dance DJs.
St Sava’s Temple
Vracar, behind Slavija Square
Take a stroll through narrow cobbled
streets until you encounter a beautifully
restored ornate church where the
hustle and bustle of the city just melts
away. A perfect antidote to clear the
cobwebs after enjoying Belgrade’s
legendary nightlife.
INSIDER TIP
Take a trip to Avala – a national park
boasting a small mountain some 16km
south-east of Belgrade – filled with
natural springs, mountain homes and
restaurants - ideal for a daytrip.
Words Thomas Johanssen
www.visitBergen.com
Norwegian kroner
Wizz Air: 820 50511
SNAPSHOT
The best way to view Bergen is from
the water. Tourist boats depart daily,
you can find them by the pier at the
famous fish market.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The bus to Bergen leaves every 20
minutes, journey time is 30 minutes
and costs €10. A taxi into town costs
€35 and takes 20 minutes.
FOOD
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Bryggen 11, + 47 5530 2070,
www.bryggeloftet.no
Thursday afternoon means Saltkjøtt
& Raspeballer (salt meat and potato
dumplings) is the dish of the day, a
long-standing favourite with locals.
Holbergstuen
Torgallmenning 6, +47 5555 2055,
www.holbergstuen.no
Traditionalists head to this early 1920s
eaterie that specialises in classic
Norwegian cuisine.
FRIENDS
Skipperstuen
Torggaten 9, +47 5590 2805,
www.skipperstuenpub.no
One of Bergen’s oldest pubs and still as
popular as ever. There’s live music from
Wednesday through to Sunday and a
heated beer garden for anyone looking
to enjoy an al fresco drink.
Bergen Kunsthall’s
Rasmus Meyers alle 5, +47 5555 9310,
www.kunsthall.no
If you fancy some culture alongside an
evening drink or two then be sure to
head over to the Landmark bar in this
ultra modern art complex.
INSIDER TIP
In Bergen in early June? The Bjorgvin
Marknad, 1-3 June, celebrates Viking
culture. Take the Floybanen cable car
from near the fish market up to Mount
Floyen. Best of all, it’s free!
Words Steve O’Rourke
Bologna / Forlì
www.commne.bologna.it
Euro
Wizz Air: 899 018874 / 899 018875
SNAPSHOT
Escape the summer heat and visit an
exhibition to Emilia-Romagna’s director
Maestro Federico Fellini at the Institute
of Modern Art. It ends 25 July. www.
mambo-bologna.org
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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) and takes 75 minutes.
FOOD
Trattoria da Pietro
Via de’ Falegnami 18, Bologna,
+39 051 648 6240,
www.trattoriadapietro.it
Rustic restaurant in the heart of the
city, famous for Bolognese pasta
dishes and fresh flame-grilled meats.
Pay €18 for a large steak.
Trattoria Meloncello
Via Saragozza 240a, Bologna,
+ 39 (0)51 614 3947
Some of the best food in Bologna in
one of the best locations so be sure to
book ahead. Have a hearty meal (pasta
dishes around €9) and then climb the
steps of San Luca for great views.
FRIENDS
Bistro 18
Via Clavature 18b, Bologna, +39 051
273 014, www.bistrot18.com
Upmarket slow-food hangout in one of
Bologna’s liveliest little streets – wide
range of pre-dinner cocktails, €8.
Mamolo Cafe
Via S. Mamolo 23, Bologna, +39 051
332 705, www.mamolocafe.it
Just outside the city walls, this airy bar/
café is lively and serves great apperitivi.
Drink is €5.50, with great free nibbles.
INSIDER TIP
At the weekend in the summer, many
Bolognese head to the seaside – just
over an hour away by train (Rimini).
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Destinations
Bourgas
www.inyourpocket.com
Lev
Wizz Air: (0)29 603 888
SNAPSHOT
Bourgas thrives in the summer months,
from quiet streets and alleys, to
clubbing and beautiful beaches.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Take a bus into town from the stop
outside the airport barrier. Buses
depart every half-hour and tickets
cost just 1 lev (€0.50). Or take a taxi
for 10-14 levs (€5-7).
FOOD
Incanto
4 Baba Ganka Square,
+359 (0)56 821 221
Exotic cuisine, a rich selection of wines
and reasonable prices. Outdoor tables
to enjoy the sea breeze while having
a nice meal for €15-20.
Restaurant Chiplakoff
Hotel Chiplakoff, 88 Ferdinandova
Ulitsa, +359 (0)56 82 9325
A very stylish venue where you can
try the real Italian pizza on fire, indeed
even haing a go at making it yourself.
Retro music and a variety of cocktails.
FRIENDS
SkyNomad
+359 (0)0898 25 6521, www.
skynomad.com/bourgas/index_uk.htm
Want to fly? Try this paragliding club,
which offers a superb way of seeing the
Sea Garden and Bourgas Bay.
Silver club
4 Slaveykov Square,
+359(0)840 424
Located to the left of the town hall,
this bar offers a few outdoor sofas.
Decorated with black and white photos,
with loud music and stylish clientele,
it’s a classy venue.
INSIDER TIP
Every year in July in Bourgas there
is a three-week festival, dedicated
to the opera and the classical music
in memory of the famous Bulgarian
conductor Emil Chakarov.
Words Maya Kozareva
Bristol
www.visitbristol.co.uk
Sterling
Wizz Air: 0904 4759 500 / 499
SNAPSHOT
Bristol is my favourite UK summertime
city. Visit the Bristol Botanic Gardens –
it has over 4,500 plant species.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The airport is 10km from the city
centre, a taxi costs around €22. The
Bristol International Flyer coach service
runs every 10 minutes and is €7.
FOOD
San Carlo
44 Corn Street, BS1 1HQ, +44 (0)117
922 6586, www.sancarlo.co.uk
Part of a small nationwide chain and
considered by many to be the leading
Italian restaurant outside of London.
Curry House
393 Bath Road, Brislington, BS4 3EQ,
+44 (0)117 977 9090,
ww.curryhouse-bristol.co.uk
When a curry restaurant has been
operating for over 25 years in the ultra
competitive area South West then you
know they must have a winning recipe.
Indian with Bangladeshi influences.
FRIENDS
Bristol Old Vic
King Street, Old City, BS1 4ED
+44 (0)117 987 7877
www.bristololdvic.org.uk
The oldest working theatre in the UK.
Audiences have been coming since
1766! The gorgeous Georgian building
hosts the most best productions.
Thekla
The Grove, East Mud Dock, BS1 4RB
+44 (0)117 929 3301
www.theklabristol.co.uk
A club with a difference – it’s on a ship!
One of Bristol’s oldest and best loved
clubs hosts a variety of nights.
INSIDER TIP
A trip to Bristol Zoo Gardens is a
must. Meet over 450 species of exotic
animals spread over 12 lush acres of
parkland. www.bristolzoo.org.uk
Words Matt McEwan
Brussels /
Charleroi
www.brusselsinternational.be
Euro
Wizz Air: 0903 41405
SNAPSHOT
What a great time to be in Brussels;
party people should get to the Couleur
Café festival (www.couleurcafe.be);
families should check out the historical
Ommegang Pageant, 29 June – 1 July
(www.ommegang.be).
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The shuttle bus service is available
between Charleroi Airport and
Brussels-Midi. One way is €13.
FOOD
Blomqvists
14 Rue Francart, +32 4 8435 0644
If I’m needing a pick-me-up, I get
over to the Swedish retro espresso bar
Blomqvists near Boniface. It has freshly
baked cinnamon rolls that cheer up
even the dullest day.
L’Ultime Atome
14 Rue Saint Boniface, +32 (0)2 511
1367, www.ultime-atome.com
In one of my favourite nooks in
Brussels, this large, typically Belgian
bar serves hearty meals, such as the
chicken vol-au-vents for €10.50, in
casual surroundings.
FRIENDS
The Tea House
5 rue de Rollebeek, +32 (0)2 511 817,
www.the-teahouse.be
Refresh at this cosy but serene tea
house on one of the prettiest rows in
Brussels. A wide selection of black and
herbal teas is offered but I can never
resist the classic Darjeeling at €5.50.
Woluwe Park
Explore the cluster of pretty parks in
Woluwe along the Avenue Tervueren
for plenty of quiet picnic spots, lakes
and woodland.
INSIDER TIP
Don’t get killed by a bike: seriously,
watch out for cycle-only lanes on the
pavements, those riders are fast!
Words Poppy Bullock
Bucharest
www.bucharest.inyourpocket.com
Leu
Wizz Air: 0903 760 100
SNAPSHOT
Romanians love eating and drinking al
fresco, and even the tiniest bar will find
a table to place out on the street. Enjoy
the smell of tasty Romanian meatballs
(mici) grilling on the barbeque.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Take bus 131 for 1.30 lei (€0.30) from
the bus stop across the road outside
Arrivals. Cabs are 40 lei (€9.50).
FOOD
La Bonne Bouche
Str. Franceza 30, +40 (0)73 124 7876,
www.bistrovin.ro
Cracking bistro in Bucharest’s Old Town,
serving simple French Food in superb
surroundings. Choose one of the daily
specials that gets chalked up on the
blackboard, all around 35 lei (€8.50).
Thai Moods
Str. Petre Cretu 63, +40 (0)21 224
6851, www.thaimoods.ro
Classy, discreet little place with a big
garden in a quiet residential area.
Wonderful Thai Food cooked by the
owner and served by her waitress sister.
Closed Sundays and Mondays.
FRIENDS
Arcade Cafe
Str. Smardan 30, +40 (0) 21 314
5066, www.arcade-cafe.ro
A Bucharest café, bar and late-night
DJ club that shows all the others in the
city just how it should be done.
Pool Side Grill
Radisson SAS, Calea Victoriei 63-81,
+40 (0)21 311 9000,
www.radissonblu.com
It’s like a private barbeque at the
Radisson’s terrace, which surrounds a
big swimming pool. Open noon-11pm.
INSIDER’S TIP
If you take an early train, the mountain
retreat of Sinaia (much cooler than
the capital on hot summer days) is
a doable day trip.
Words Craig Turp

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Destinations
Budapest
www.budapestinfo.hu
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 807 45 00 11
SNAPSHOT
June sees the opening of the city’s
famed “garden” bars – bohemian
nightspots set up in urban courtyards in
residential buildings around inner Pest.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR bus transfer between
Budapest Ferihegy Airport and Deak
Ference Square and vice versa. The cost
is €4 single and €8 return.
FOOD
Serpenyõs Vendéglõ
III.Szepvolgyi utca 62, +36 (0)1 335
5361, www.reziserpenyos.hu
Lovely terraced spot in the 3rd district,
where the chef uses mainly organic
produce sourced from local markets.
Vapiano
I.Bécsi utca 5, +36 (0)1 411 0864,
www.vapiano.hu
New Italian spot in the business quarter,
where you’ll enjoy house-made pastas
and a collection of rich sauces.
FRIENDS
Continental Hotel
Zara****Superior
Dohany utca 42-44., +36 (0)1 815
1000, www.continentalhotelzara.com
This new hotel in the city has a
boutique spa and fitness centre, and
a lovingly restored main entrance with
a superb city centre location. Now it’s
summer, relax on the hotel’s terraces.
Café del Rio
+36 30 297 2158, www.rio.hu
Loctade on the Buda side of the Petofi
Bridge, this is the best summer venue
for the city’s music and lifestyle scene.
INSIDER TIP
When handing over money in a
restaurant, say how much you intend
you give (English is usually understood),
including a tip – “thank you” means
that the waiter will expect to keep the
whole amount and the meal could cost
you more than you bargained for.
Words Peterjon Cresswell
Catania
www.sicilytourism.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 0899 018 874
SNAPSHOT
With the looming shadow of Mount
Etna in the west and the sparkling
Mediterranean to the east, the summer
season in Catania is my favourite.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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.
FOOD
Antica Marina
Via Pardo 29, +39 (0)95 348 197
www.anticamarina.it
Within steps of the famous fish
market this highly regarded eaterie
is considered one of the finest fish
restaurants in all of Sicily.
Vico Santa Filomena
Via S.Filomena 35,
+39 (0)95 31 6761
A popular hangout for local students,
the great value pizzas (€8) are cooked
in a traditional forno a legna stone
oven. Tasty and delicious – the desserts
are worth checking out, too
FRIENDS
Teatro Massimo Bellini
Via Perrotta 12, +39 (0)95 715 0921
www.teatromassimobellini.it
For those seeking a cultural alternative
to drinking the night away be sure to
visit this imposing theatre that plays
host to international standard operas.
Agora Hostel Bar
Piazza Curro 6, +39 (0)95 723 3010,
www.agorahostel.com
If you want to enjoy a drink in a lava
cave, this is your place – the bar is 65
feet underground!
INSIDER TIP
Fancy a little Sunday morning bargain
hunting? Head to Carlo Alberto’s Piazza
where the weekly flea market boasts
a wide array of small antiques, used
goods, furniture and curiosities.
Words Matthew Ball
Cluj Napoca Cologne / Bonn
www.clujnights.ro
Leu
Wizz Air: 0903 760 100
SNAPSHOT
The newly renovated town square is the
perfect place to stroll around or relax.
A tip on how to cool down on a hot
summers day in Cluj: sit or stand next
to one of the amazing new fountains.
FROM 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
ElToro Steak House
P-ta Timotei Cipariu 9,
+40 (0)364 141 698
Fancy a T-bone steak with a glass of
good red Romanian wine? No messing
about in this restaurant, lots of flesh on
offer and well priced.
Taverna
Str. Clinicilor 14,
+40 (0)264 590 426,
www.taverna-cluj.ro
The largest terrace in Cluj and located
just five minutes from the city centre –
the beer garden is the prefect place to
relax and enjoy a meal.
FRIENDS
Soul Club & Café
Iuliu Maniu 2, +40 (0)733 979 816,
www.soulclub.ro
Escape the summer heat and chill to
the sound of soul tunes in the heart of
downtown Cluj.
Escala Club.
G. Clemenceau Street 2,
+40 (0)264 444 600,
www.escala-club.vila.ro
Set in a cellar on a side street from the
city centre, this exclusive club offers
you an intimate place to unwind.
INSIDER TIP
Taxis charge less then €1 per kilometre
– still the cheapest and easiest away
around town. Cluj Airport to city centre
will cost €5 and takes 20 minutes.
Words Shajjad Rizvi
www.rhinemagazine.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021
SNAPSHOT
Around the Rhine in June and July
means open air concerts – Cologne’s
SummerJam Reggae Festival
(summerjam.de) on Fühlinger See
(2-4 July) and Bonn’s free Rheinkultur
(www.reheinkultur-festival.de) event on
3 July are just two highlights.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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
El Espaòol
Bornheimer Straße 76, Bonn,
+49 (0)228 184 1542
This Spanish deli offers a great tapas
menu and a full house every night.
Gruber’s Restaurant
Clever Straße 32, Cologne,
+49 (0)221 720 2670,
www.grubersrestaurant.de
Austrian chef Franz Gruber brings
Alpine specialities to Cologne. Try the
delicious schnitzel with fried potatoes
and cucumber salad.
FRIENDS
Climax
Eifel Straße 37, Cologne
This new bar and restaurant on the
leafy Eifelplatz is the new “in bar” in the
Südstadt, with tasty Gaffel Kölsch and a
menu full of regional specialities.
Havanna
Clemens-August-Straße 1, Bonn,
www.havanna-bonn.de
This stylish Cuban cocktail bar is well
known for its authentically mixed drinks
and cigars straight from Cuba.
Open 10am-1am.
INSIDER TIP
Make use of one of the discount
voucher books for Cologne/Bonn –
available in all good bookshops.
Words Gaby Pinkner

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Destinations
Corfu Cork
Cuneo / Turin
www.corfu.gr
Euro
Wizz Air: 00 800 441 42 417
SNAPSHOT
Throughout the summer, catch
the local Three Town Philharmonic
orchestras playing promenade concerts
every weekend at the Spianada Green.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Only 3km from Corfu Town, a taxi is
less than €10, and buses to all parts of
the island leave from the airport.
FOOD
Minori Taverna
Messonghi/Moraitika
If homecooked, proper authentic
Greek cuisine is what you’re after, then
look no further than the quaint Minori
Taverna. Proprietor Harry is not only
the friendliest guy on the island – his
cooking is worthy of the gods.
Nikos Family Taverna
Roda, +30 266 306 3434
On the eastern side of the island, the
sleepy town of Roda is home to Nikos
Family Taverna. You’ll be hard pressed
to find a tastier beef stifado. Their lamb
literally dissolves in your mouth. Lovely.
FRIENDS
Billy’s Bar and Taverna
Moraitika, +30 266 302 6610
At the side of the main road leading
to Lefkimi is Billy’s Bar. Local cuisine,
and the odd concession to the English
palate – try the steak – combined with
Billy’s skills as a raconteur, make this a
fine place to while away the day.
Harma Café
Eleftheriou Benizelou 46a
This US-style waterfront café towards
the Old Fortress is one of the island’s
gems. It has spectacular views, great
coffee, Wi-Fi and the apple pie is the
best you’ll find this side of the Atlantic.
Local offerings are tasty – try the meze.
INSIDER TIP
Take a boat trip and explore the Corfu
Prefecture for the Ionian sea and Paxoi,
Othonoi, Ereikussa and Mathraki isles.
Words Simon Guirao
www.corkcity.ie
Euro
Wizz Air: 1550 475 970 / 973
SNAPSHOT
Al Green, Deep Purple, the
Cranberries, JLS and Westlife are
among the acts coming to Cork this
summer as part of the Live At The
Marquee series of tented gigs.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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
Jacques
Phoenix Street, +353 (0)21 427 7387,
www.jacquesrestaurant.ie
All the ingredients are sourced locally
in this contemporary Irish restaurant,
which includes swordfish with polenta
and rack of lamb with humous.
Café Bar Deli
18 Academy Street,
+353 (0)21 485 1865,
www.cafebardeli.ie
The pizzas, pasta and salads are all
highly recommended in this Italianthemed
chain, which also has an
extensive kid’s menu.
FRIENDS
An Réalt Dearg
125 Barrack Street, +353 (0)21 425
1959, anrealtdearg.wordpress.
Cork’s oldest bar – its name means
“The Red Star” in English – has been
completely renovated and now attracts
a lively young crowd.
The Bierhaus
28 Popes Quay, +353 (0)21 455 1648,
www.thebierhauscork.com
A Mecca for beer lovers who have over
80 bottled and cask brews to choose
from including Cork’s own Rebel Red.
INSIDER TIP
The Farmgate Café in the English
Market is one of the few places where
you can still sample traditional Cork
fare like tripe and drisheen.
Words Stuart Clark
www.comune.torino.it/en
Euro
Wizz Air: 899 018 874
SNAPSHOT
Straddling the summer solstice at the
end of June, the Feast of St John sees
locals parading in costumes, climaxing
in an explosive fireworks display.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Twenty minutes from Turin city centre,
buses and trains depart every half an
hour. Fares range from €3 to €6.
FOOD
Mare Nostrum
Via Matteo Pescatore 16, Turin,
+39 011 839 4543,
www.ristorantemarenostrum.it
Right in the centre of town, near the
banks of the River Po, Mare Nostrum is
known as the best seafood restaurant
in Turin. Be sure to book a table to
sample the fantastic Tuna Tartar.
Ottimo
Via San Secondo 44, Turin
If amazing ice cream is what your
after, Ottimo does standard flavours
exceptionally well, and its experimental
concoctions are ultra-tasty.
FRIENDS
Traffic Free Festival
In venues across Turin, the Traffic Free
Festival is a great occasion to dance
the night away. This year’s line-up is
Primal Scream, Antony Hegarty and
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Parco Del Valentino
Corso Massimo D’Azeglio, Turin
An oasis of calm in an otherwise
bustling city, the Parco Del Valentino
boasts an extensive botanical garden,
a castle, and a mock-medieval village,
the Borgo Medievale, which has stood
for over a hundred years.
INSIDER TIP
Head over to the Piazza della
Republica just to the north of the town
centre – every second Sunday of the
month the Gran Balon Market offers
antiques and other kooky trinkets.
Words Simon Guirao
Doncaster /
Sheffield
www.yorkshiresouth.com
Sterling
Wizz Air: 09044 759 500 / 49
SNAPSHOT
Visit Millhouses Park in Sheffield,
3-4 July, to catch the Cliffhanger
outdoor pursuits.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Regular airport bus to Doncaster
Interchange with connections to
Sheffield. From the airport, board the
91, X19 or the hourly 707 shuttle bus.
Single far is £2.50 (€2.90)
FOOD
Nordest Restaurant & Lounge,
123 St Mary’s Court, Doncaster, +44
(0)1302 74 4968, www.nordest.co.uk
Nordest fits any occasion, with a fine
dining restaurant offering an Anglo-
Italian menu.
The Blue Moon Café
2 St James Street, Sheffield,
+ 44 (0) 114 276 3443
This little gem won’t break the
bank. Tucked away next to Sheffield
Cathedral, enjoy vegetarian and vegan
snacks, cakes and hot meals.
FRIENDS
Zinis Wine Bar & Restaurant
1 Market Place, Bawtry nr Doncaster
+44 (0) 1302 711 115, www.ziniz.co.uk
Specialising in Tuscan Italian cuisine,
this wine bar in a small market town
caters for the drinking crowds, with a
great outdoor courtyard.
Forum Cafe Bar
127-129 Devonshire Street, Sheffield,
+44(0)114 272 0569,
www.forumsheffield.co.uk
In the trendy Devonshire Quarter, this is
a great summer haunt offering a place
to drink, eat, dance and even shop.
INSIDER TIP
The new Yorkshire Pass allows entry to
over 70 of Yorkshire’s finest attractions,
a pocket guide book and special offers.
www.yorkshirepass.com
Words Naomi Roberts

www.corkairport.com
Cork, one of the
top ten cities in
the World to visit
Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2010

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Destinations
Dortmund
www.dortmund.inyourpocket.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021
SNAPSHOT
As Europe’s Capital of Culture,
Dortmund and its neighbouring towns
are brimming with special events.
www.ruhr2010en.dortmund.de
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The airport shuttle bus takes 20
minutes and costs €6.
FOOD
Eiscafe Angelo Losego
33 Rheinische Straße, +49 (0)231 14
3403, www.eiscafe-angelo.de
Enjoy dozens of amazing varieties of
home-made, natural-ingredient ice
cream at Angelo’s.
Mama Mia
38 Chemnitzer Straße, +49 (0)231 10
4039, www.pizzeria-mama-mia.de
Pizza, pasta and other Italian delights,
cooked to perfection in an elegantly
converted factory building. Romantics
should book a table on Tuesday night,
when the dining room is lit by candles.
FRIENDS
Depot
39 Immermann Straße,
+49 231 8822 967,
www.depotdortmund.de
An imposing neoclassic tram shed
dating back to 1915 has been
transformed into an exciting cultural
centre, with a cool restaurant and bar.
Halbzeit am Westentor
23 Hoher Wall, www.westentor23.com
A small pub for football-lovers and
students, where you’re allowed to
smoke, binge drink Guinness and
swear at the screen.
INSIDER TIP
The longest party in the world is on 18
July, when the A40/B1 highway west of
Dortmund is closed for all motorised
traffic. A 60km stretch of road will be
lined with 20,000 tables to create the
world’s longest banqueting table.
www.still-leben-ruhrschnellweg.de
Words Jeroen van Marle
Dubrovnik
www.dubrovnik-online.com
Kuna
Wizz Air: 060 550 205
SNAPSHOT
From 10 July to 25 August, the
Dubrovnik Summer Festival offers
concerts, theatre, dance and operatic
productions. www.dubrovnik-festival.hr
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Cilipi Airport is about 18km from the
city centre, and a regular bus service
will get you there in 20 minutes.
FOOD
Bistro Gatto
Dubrovnik Bus Station, Gruz
A wonderful little eatery, located right
next to the bus station. Friendly staff (say
hello to Alida and Neno), huge portions,
low prices and the tastiest breakfast.
Gil’s
Sv. Dominka bb, Dubrovnik,
www.gilsdubrovnik.com
Perched on top of some medieval
ramparts, Gil’s is the most stylish
restaurant you’ll ever visit with a view
over the entire city, and the highestquality
cuisine available in Croatia.
FRIENDS
Konoba Atlantic
Kardinala Stepinca 42, Dubrovnik,
www.konobatlantic.com
Experience the finest in local cuisine,
with some fantastic pasta dishes
thrown in. A cosy, family run place,
the service is of the same high
standard as the food.
The Sesame Tavern
Dante Alighieria bb, Dubrovnik,
+38 520 412 910, www.sesame.hr
Attentive staff, delicious food – try the
figs and cheese with Dalmatian ham –
and an outside terrace. A superb place
to hang out for the afternoon.
INSIDER TIP
Dubrovnik’s Old Town is a World
Heritage Site, and for a small
contribution you can take part in
the historic walk that shows you the
beautiful, lovingly restored architecture.
Words Simon Guirao
Eindhoven /
Amsterdam
www.eindhoven.eu / www.amsterdam.nl
Euro
Wizz Air: 0900 777 0009
SNAPSHOT
Go for world music stars at the 13th
annual Amsterdam Roots Festival,
17-20 June, (www.amsterdamroots.nl)
or for hardcore rock performers at
Dominator, held just outside Eindhoven,
on 24 July (dominatorfestival.nl).
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The Phileas electronic bus leaves for
Eindhoven city centre every 15 minutes,
€3.50. Non-stop express is €41 return.
FOOD
De Karseboom
Grote Berg 10, Eindhoven,
+31 (0)40 243 9597,
www.dekarseboomeindhoven.nl
This relaxed restaurant has carved a
space for sophisticated diners who
want health-conscious dishes.
Freud
Spaarndammerstraat 424, Amsterdam,
+31 (0) 0 688 5548,
www.restaurantfreud.nl
Everything at this airy street-level
eatery, from cooking to serving, is done
by former psychiatric patients.
FRIENDS
De Smalle Haven
Smalle Haven 2-14, Eindhoven,
+31 (0)40 296 0098,
www.smallehaven.com
Cavernous industrial complex, which
brings together an art gallery, vintage
clothing store and design boutique.
Brandstof
Marnixstraat 357, Amsterdam,
www.bar-brandstof.nl
Eccentric energy, fusion food and
playful design flair equals this new
eating and meeting place.
INSIDER TIP
Pedal your way across Amsterdam on
a 10 to 19-seater mobile beer-bar bike
www.beerbike.co.uk.
Words Anna J Kutor
Frankfurt
www.romantic-germany.info.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021
SNAPSHOT
Don’t be dismayed by Frankfurt’s
landlocked locatoin. Pack a swimming
suit and hit the pools or the parks.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Bohr buses offers hourly connections
to Frankfurt’s central train station. Allow
time to reach the airport however, as
the trip is 1.45 hours. A ticket is €12,
from the driver. Visit www.flyhahn.com
FOOD
Ginkgo
Nordend, Berger Straße 8, +49 (0)69
491202, www.ginkgo-frankfurt.de
Enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner
outside. Food is served until late, and
there is always a home-made selection
of cakes on offer.
Apple Wine Tasting
– Obsthof am Steinberg
Am Steinberg 24, +49 (0)61 014 1522,
www.obsthof-am-steinberg.de
Hop on bus 65 to get to the Schneider
Family’s apple haven and apple wine,
also known as cider. Authentic German
cuisine is on offer but I’d advise booking
before going to avoid disappointment.
FRIENDS
Frankfurt City Forest
How about a day of idle meandering
through Frankfurt’s woods – a 450km
stretch of paths, to the south of the
city. Watch out for the cyclists though!
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
at the Städel Museum
Schaumainkai 63 +49 (0)69 6050
980 www.staedelmuseum.de
Don’t miss Kirchner’s exhibition at
one of Frankfurt’s finest galleries.
It promises to deliver and flip your
aesthetic sense upside down.
INSIDER TIP
The Frankfurt Card which gives
discounted access to plenty of
museums, and free access to
public transportation.
Words Ana Rego

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nationals with biometric visas,
entry clearance or ID cards.
Probe and scanning
technologies
detect and prevent prohibited
and restricted items from
entering the UK.
UK Border Agency staff
use customs and immigration
powers to combat fraud
and tackle smuggling and
immigration crime.
Detector dogs
at the border prevent illegal
goods and people from
entering the UK.
Tougher checks can take longer.
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Destinations
Gdansk
www.gdansk-life.com
Zloty
Wizz Air: 0703 503 010
SNAPSHOT
The entire nation of Poland is currently
Baltic bound. Join them at the year’s
biggest festival - Open’er, 1-4 July.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
P-AIR bus transfer to and from Gdansk
Airport. The price is €5 one way, €10
return to Gdansk centre and €10 oneway
and €20 return to Gdynia centre.
FOOD
Targ Rybny Fishmarkt
ul. Targ Rybny 6C, Gdansk, +48 (0)58
320 9011, www.targrybny.pl
At the Fishmarket, the hidden gems of
Polish cuisine – terrines and aspics –
rub shoulders on the menu with more
accessible fish and meat dishes.
Statek Pirat
ul. Grunwaldzka 45, Sopot, +48 (0)601
703 733, www.statekpirat.pl
This restaurant, found at the end of
Sopot Pier when not at sea, may be a
giant tourist trap, but most kids don’t
give a Flying Dutchman and would do
anything for a cruise on a pirate ship.
FRIENDS
Cream Club
al. Mamuszki 2, Sopot, +48 (0)693
770 000, www.creamsopot.pl
With its own private beach and
sprawling terrace, you’d be forgiven
for not even stepping foot into Cream
Club’s super-chic interior.
Pikawa Cafe
ul. Piwna 5-6, Gdansk,
+48 (0)58 309 1444,
www.pikawa.pl
FIlled with rickety wooden furniture
and colourful handmade mobiles, this
sweet little spot is a great standby if you
find yourself needing a sit down.
INSIDER TIP
With the blazing sunshine and the
crowds this time of year, spare your
health and sanity and stick to morning
and evening beach visits.
Words Kasia Ostrowski
Glasgow
www.seeglasgow.com
Sterling
Wizz Air: 0904 475 9500 / 499
SNAPSHOT
I’m taking my family to the Glasgow
River Festival (25-26 July) and keeping
my fingers crossed for sunshine. www.
glasgowriverfestival.co.uk
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
A Stagecoach X77 express goes to
Buchanan Bus Station. It takes 50
minutes and costs £5 (€5.70) single
and £9 (€10.30) return.
FOOD
The Ubiquitous Chip Restaurant
12 Ashton Lane, G12 8SJ,
+44 (0) 141 334 5007,
www.ubiquitouschip.co.uk
A Glaswegian landmark restaurant, this
eaterie boasts one of the best wine
lists in Scotland with a selection of
traditional menus to match.
City Merchant Restaurant
97 Candleriggs, G1 1NP, +44 (0)141
553 1577, www.citymerchant.co.uk
Experience rustic Scottish ambience,
warm Glasgow hospitality and fine
local produce in one of the most highly
regarded seafood restaurants.
FRIENDS
The Horseshoe Bar
17-19 Drury Street G2 3LG,
+44 (0)141 248 6368,
www.horseshoebar.co.uk
You’ll be hard pressed not to get
served in this landmark pub – it’s got
the longest bar in Scotland!
Tramway Theatre
25 Albert Drive G41 2PE, +44 (0)141
276 0950, www.tramway.org
Consisting of two performance spaces
and two galleries, this is a well known
theatre for contemporary visual and
performance art.
INSIDER TIP
Head to Cathedral Square to visit the
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life
and Art – the only museum dedicated
to religion in the world.
Words Natalia Lloyd
Gothenburg
www.goteborg.com
Krona
Wizz Air: 0900 100 3310
SNAPSHOT
On the 25 June Swedes celebrate
Midsummer’s Eve by dancing around a
strange looking pole and eating loads
of herring and new potatoes. Don’t
miss taking part of this ancient ritual!
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Buses to and from the city centre every
half-hour. Journey time is 30 minutes.
Tickets, 80 kronor (€8).
FOOD
Hemma Hos
Haga Nygata 12, +46(0)31 134 090,
www.hemmahos.net
A great restaurant for Swedish-style
tapas. The smoked reindeer served
with horseradish is superb! Small
dishes from 29 kronor (€2.90) a piece.
Lilla Linné
Linnégatan 32, +46(0)31 120 935,
www.lillalinne.se
Linnégatan is packed with restaurants.
Recently opened Lilla Linné is a
nice place for a glass of wine and a
couple of traditional Swedish starters.
Try the black pudding with smoked
pork and lingon berries.
From 40 kronor (€4).
FRIENDS
Solterrassen Café
and Adventure Golf
Linnéplatsen, www.solterrassen.se,
+46(0) 3113 80 65
Miniature golf is popular in Sweden
and Solterrassen’s are the best in
Gothenburg. They’re close to the vast
park Slottsskogen, so good for picnics.
Boat Trips
www.goteborg.com
Most boat tours offer beautiful
surroundings, cold beer and loads of
shell fish. Prices vary.
INSIDER TIP
Too hot in the city? Take tram number
11 to Saltholmen and join the
sunbathers or go for a swim.
Words Sebastian Lundfall
Hamburg /
Lübeck
www.inyourpocket.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021
SNAPSHOT
Visitng Hamburg is incomplete without a
stroll around the Outer Alster Lake.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Shuttle buses to Hamburg’s central
station meet all flights (€10 each way).
The no. 6 bus to Lübeck’s central
station departs frequently (€2.60).
FOOD
Miera
Hüx Straße 57, Lübeck,
+49 (0) 451 772 12,
www.miera-luebeck.de.
Folks sometimes come to Lübeck just
to visit this upmarket delicatessen and
Mediterranean bistro.
Engel
Teufelsbrück (Devil’s Bridge) pontoon,
Hamburg, +49 (0) 40 824 187,
www.restaurant-engel.de.
For something unique, take ferries No.
62 and 64 to this small restaurant on
an Elbe River pontoon.
FRIENDS
Roof Pirates Beachclub
Corner of Hüxterdamm and
Kanal Straße, Lübeck,
+49 (0) 178 204 5651,
www.roof-pirates.de.
Every summer the Roof Pirates team
drag sand, deckchairs, potted palms
and cabanas up to this car-park roof
(above the popular Parkhaus disco).
Hadley’s
Beim Schlump 84, Hamburg, +49
(0)40 450 5075, www.hadleys.de.
It’s like a party in your own back garden
in the huge inner courtyard of this chic
café and jazzy concert venue.
INSIDER TIP
Heligoland isn’t just the name of
Massive Attack’s latest album; it’s
also an island off Hamburg. Day
trips (from €61.60) leave from
Landungsbrückungen 3-4.
Words Sarah Johnstone

June / July 2010 94 WIZZ magazine
Destinations
Krakow/Katowice
www.cracow-life.com Zloty Wizz Air: 0703 503 010
SNAPSHOT
On weekends in Kraków I head to the
hidden Jordana Park, a family-friendly
spot popular with locals opposite the
Blonia Commons.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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 (Kraków).
FOOD
Buddha
ul. Drzymaly 9, Katowice, +48 (0)32
608 0050, www.buddha.info.pl
After Lodz and Warsaw, Buddha’s new
location in Katowice offers a welcome
alternative from the Polish/Italian
circuit, with the best in Indian cuisine.
Kolanko No 6
ul. Jozefa 17, Kraków, +48 (0)12 292
0320, www.kolanko.net
A favourite with the locals, Kolanko
serves up scrumptious crêpes with
sweet (fruit) or savoury (spinach) fillings.
Their charming back garden is one of
the few in the Kazimierz district.
FRIENDS
Klub RE
ul. Mikolajska 5, Kraków
+48 (0)12 431 0881, www.klubre.pl
During the summer, RE is my favourite
spot in the Old Town with a nice garden
patio for an afternoon beer and a chill
cellar for alternative live music.
INQbator Club
ul. Dworcowa 2, Katowice
+48 (0)32 724 0803, www.inq.pl
INQ Club is one of the only reasons
young Cracovians head west on
weekends, for the electronic nights iand
drinks cheaper than Katowice.
INSIDER TIP
Instead of an iced coffee, Poles prefer
ta scoop of ice cream. The best is at
Stanislaw Sarga, ul. Starowislna 83.
Kyiv
www.discover-ua.info
Hryvnia
Wizz Air: +380 (44) 206 4888
SNAPSHOT
The garden city of the former Soviet
Union is a splendid place in summer as
you’re spoilt for choice when it comes
to parks and other greenery.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR shuttle bus service
between Kyiv Airport and any address
in Kyiv downtown and vice versa. The
cost is €11.50 and €23 return.
FOOD
Shastra
126a Chervonozoryaniy Prospekt,
+38 044 524 5555
This sumptuously decorated Indian
restaurant offers more than a hint of
royal Hindustani decadence with the
added appeal of a hookah bar.
Belvedere
1 Dniprovskiy Descent,
+38 044 288 5070
This luxurious top-end venue offers
a wide range of European dishes and
some of the most stunning views of the
Dnipro river in the Ukrainian capital.
FRIENDS
Paradise Cabaret
5-7/29 Shevchenko Blvd,
+38 044 537 4532,
www.paradise-cabaret.com.ua
Fantastic stage shows that border on
the erotic are a daily highlight here,
beginning at 9pm. Georgian wines from
55 hryvnia (€4) per glass.
Sushiya
4 Hrushevskoho Street,
+38 044 225 5555
Catch up with Kyiv’s bright young
things at this addition to the
burgeoning post-Soviet sushi scene.
INSIDER TIP
To best understand Kyiv you need to
see the city from the river. Head to the
river port (Metro: Poshtova Ploshchad)
and take a two-hour pleasure cruise,
for a timeless view on the city.
Words Peter Dickinson
Liverpool
www.citybreaks.org.uk
Sterling
Wizz Air: 0904 4759 500 /499
SNAPSHOT
I’m looking forward to wearing my
moptop wig with pride at the annual
Beatles Day (10 July). Over 20,000
Liverpudlians wore wigs last year – and
it’s all for charity. www.beatlesday.tv/
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The express bus 500 leaves every halfhour
for the city, 6.45am to 1145pm,
taking 30 minutes £2.50 (€2.85)
FOOD
Jamie’s Italian
Paradise Place, Liverpool One,
www.jamieoliver.com/restaurants
Although still being refurbished at
the time of going to press, the 11th
restaurant in the hugely successful
Jamie Oliver chain opens in June.
Panoramic
34th Floor, West Tower, Brook Street,
+44 (0)151 236 5534
www.panoramicliverpool.com
Britain’s tallest restaurant invites you
to “dine in widescreen” with stunning
views of the entire city.
FRIENDS
The Cavern Club
10 Mathew Street, www.cavernclub.org,
+44 (0)151 236 1965
The home of The Beatles and quite
possibly the most famous club in the
world. Now you’ll find the very best
tribute bands playing to busy crowds.
Underwater Street
Cunard Building, Water Street,
Pier Head, www.underwaterstreet.com,
+44 (0)151 227 2550
A climbing wall, a real car to paint, a
bubble area and Imagination Village
where children can dress up and carry
out adult tasks in character.
INSIDER TIP
Art lovers should flock to the Tate
Liverpool in Albert Dock for a stunning
150-piece Picasso exhibition until late
August. www.tate.org.uk/liverpool
Words Jake McEwan
Words Michelle Dramowicz PHOTOLIBRARY

June / July 2010 94 WIZZ magazine
Destinations
Krakow/Katowice
www.cracow-life.com Zloty Wizz Air: 0703 503 010
SNAPSHOT
On weekends in Kraków I head to the
hidden Jordana Park, a family-friendly
spot popular with locals opposite the
Blonia Commons.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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 (Kraków).
FOOD
Buddha
ul. Drzymaly 9, Katowice, +48 (0)32
608 0050, www.buddha.info.pl
After Lodz and Warsaw, Buddha’s new
location in Katowice offers a welcome
alternative from the Polish/Italian
circuit, with the best in Indian cuisine.
Kolanko No 6
ul. Jozefa 17, Kraków, +48 (0)12 292
0320, www.kolanko.net
A favourite with the locals, Kolanko
serves up scrumptious crêpes with
sweet (fruit) or savoury (spinach) fillings.
Their charming back garden is one of
the few in the Kazimierz district.
FRIENDS
Klub RE
ul. Mikolajska 5, Kraków
+48 (0)12 431 0881, www.klubre.pl
During the summer, RE is my favourite
spot in the Old Town with a nice garden
patio for an afternoon beer and a chill
cellar for alternative live music.
INQbator Club
ul. Dworcowa 2, Katowice
+48 (0)32 724 0803, www.inq.pl
INQ Club is one of the only reasons
young Cracovians head west on
weekends, for the electronic nights iand
drinks cheaper than Katowice.
INSIDER TIP
Instead of an iced coffee, Poles prefer
ta scoop of ice cream. The best is at
Stanislaw Sarga, ul. Starowislna 83.
Kyiv
www.discover-ua.info
Hryvnia
Wizz Air: +380 (44) 206 4888
SNAPSHOT
The garden city of the former Soviet
Union is a splendid place in summer as
you’re spoilt for choice when it comes
to parks and other greenery.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR shuttle bus service
between Kyiv Airport and any address
in Kyiv downtown and vice versa. The
cost is €11.50 and €23 return.
FOOD
Shastra
126a Chervonozoryaniy Prospekt,
+38 044 524 5555
This sumptuously decorated Indian
restaurant offers more than a hint of
royal Hindustani decadence with the
added appeal of a hookah bar.
Belvedere
1 Dniprovskiy Descent,
+38 044 288 5070
This luxurious top-end venue offers
a wide range of European dishes and
some of the most stunning views of the
Dnipro river in the Ukrainian capital.
FRIENDS
Paradise Cabaret
5-7/29 Shevchenko Blvd,
+38 044 537 4532,
www.paradise-cabaret.com.ua
Fantastic stage shows that border on
the erotic are a daily highlight here,
beginning at 9pm. Georgian wines from
55 hryvnia (€4) per glass.
Sushiya
4 Hrushevskoho Street,
+38 044 225 5555
Catch up with Kyiv’s bright young
things at this addition to the
burgeoning post-Soviet sushi scene.
INSIDER TIP
To best understand Kyiv you need to
see the city from the river. Head to the
river port (Metro: Poshtova Ploshchad)
and take a two-hour pleasure cruise,
for a timeless view on the city.
Words Peter Dickinson
Liverpool
www.citybreaks.org.uk
Sterling
Wizz Air: 0904 4759 500 /499
SNAPSHOT
I’m looking forward to wearing my
moptop wig with pride at the annual
Beatles Day (10 July). Over 20,000
Liverpudlians wore wigs last year – and
it’s all for charity. www.beatlesday.tv/
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The express bus 500 leaves every halfhour
for the city, 6.45am to 1145pm,
taking 30 minutes £2.50 (€2.85)
FOOD
Jamie’s Italian
Paradise Place, Liverpool One,
www.jamieoliver.com/restaurants
Although still being refurbished at
the time of going to press, the 11th
restaurant in the hugely successful
Jamie Oliver chain opens in June.
Panoramic
34th Floor, West Tower, Brook Street,
+44 (0)151 236 5534
www.panoramicliverpool.com
Britain’s tallest restaurant invites you
to “dine in widescreen” with stunning
views of the entire city.
FRIENDS
The Cavern Club
10 Mathew Street, www.cavernclub.org,
+44 (0)151 236 1965
The home of The Beatles and quite
possibly the most famous club in the
world. Now you’ll find the very best
tribute bands playing to busy crowds.
Underwater Street
Cunard Building, Water Street,
Pier Head, www.underwaterstreet.com,
+44 (0)151 227 2550
A climbing wall, a real car to paint, a
bubble area and Imagination Village
where children can dress up and carry
out adult tasks in character.
INSIDER TIP
Art lovers should flock to the Tate
Liverpool in Albert Dock for a stunning
150-piece Picasso exhibition until late
August. www.tate.org.uk/liverpool
Words Jake McEwan
Words Michelle Dramowicz PHOTOLIBRARY

June / July 2010 96 WIZZ magazine
Destinations
Łodz
www.cityoflodz.pl
Zloty
Wizz Air: 0703 503 010
SNAPSHOT
At around 5km long it’s one of the
longest pedestrian malls in Europe.
Lodz’s Piotrkowska Street stretches
from north and south and is home
to some spectacular architecture,
amazing shops and parks.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Wladyslaw Reymont Airport is 6km
from the town centre. There are
regular bus services and a cab should
cost no more than €15.
FOOD
Café Verte
Pietrkowska 113-115,
+48 (0)42 639 9129
Fresh cakes every day, accompanied
by jazz music, this kooky little place
can swallow up a whole afternoon
before you know it.
Revelo
4-6 Wigury Street, +48 (0)42 636
8686, www.revelo.pl
Mainly French cuisine, with a variety of
fish, goose, duck, lamb, chicken, beef
and pork dishes. For the vegetarians
among you, their salads are hearty
enough to satisfy the biggest appetite.
FRIENDS
Lodz Opera House
Plac D¹browskiego 90, +48 (0)42 633
9960, www.operalodz.com
In the centre of town, the opera house
is one of the most romantic venues
in Lodz. Factor in a show, and it’s the
perfect place to take a special friend.
Muzeum Sztuki
Wieckowskiego 36, msl.org.pl
Its huge art collection dates back
to the 17th Century, and includes
drawings, sculptures and photography.
INSIDER TIP
Next to the aforementioned Muzeum
Sztuki is the Ksiezy Mlyn, where you
can explore a recreated turn-of-thecentury
industrial factory area.
Words Simon Guirao
London
www.visitlondon.com
Sterling
Wizz Air: 0904 4759 500 /499
SNAPSHOT
See the The Queen at the Trooping of
the Colour on 12 June. Catch it on The
Mall between Buckingham Palace and
Horse Guards Parade.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR bus transfer. The cost is
€11.50 and €23 return.
FOOD
5th View Bar & Food
Waterstone’s, 203-206 Piccadilly,
W1J 9LE, +44 (0)20 7851 2433,
www.5thview.co.uk
The fifth floor of Waterstone’s offers
food for thought. Enjoy a full English
breakfast at the lounge bar. The
restaurant offers fine views towards the
London Eye and Piccadilly.
The Red Fort
77 Dean Street, +44 (0)20 7437 2525,
www.redfort.co.uk
This elegant and excellent Soho
district institution has undergone
refurbishment after the area’s fire last
year. Expect sumptuous modern takes
on Indian cuisine such as Scottish
lobster with saffron.
FRIENDS
The Golden Hind
73 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2PN,
+44 (0)20 7486 3644
You’ll often see venues advertising
“the best fish and chips in town”. This
unpretentious café is the real deal.
Lunchtime cod, £4.90.
Gaucho
www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk
With several restaurants in the capital
this is the place to come for the city’s
finest Argentinean steaks served in chic
surroundings and cooked to perfection.
INSIDER TIP
Watching the World Cup? The Montagu
Pyke on Charing Cross Road, Soho,
has a pretty big screen. There’s also the
Sports Café on Haymarket.
Words Clive Morris/Piers Townley
Lviv
www.inyourpocket.com
Hryvnia
Wizz Air: +380 (44) 206 4888
SNAPSHOT
There will be no shortage of activity in
Lviv this summer. Highlights include
an open air theatre festival and a series
of ethno-fests celebrating Ukrainian
folk tradition
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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
Rafinad People
1 Rudanskogo Street, +38 032 261
6168, www.rafinad-club.com
The fashion set love this opulent new
venue and have made it something
of a clubhouse.
Praha Café
8 Gnatyuk Street, +38 032 2260
2442, www.praga.lviv.ua
This elegant fin de siècle tribute venue
harks back to the days when Lviv was
a regional Habsburg capital and one of
the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe.
FRIENDS
Leopolis Coffee Inn
9 Kryva Lypa Street,
+38 050 370 2318
You cannot visit Lviv without indulging
yourself with some of the famed
local coffee, and this venue offers an
additional old school feel with brews for
10 hryvnia (€0.8).
Mi100
7 Naukova Street, +38 032 244 7196
This entertainment complex is a good
place to start an evening out and also
plays host to the naughty but nice
Nosorog strip club, which remains a
popular haunt throughout the night.
INSIDER TIP
You can escape the city heat by
heading out of town to one of the
many lakes which dot the rural
hinterland, such as Brukhovychi.
Words Peter Dickinson
Madrid
www.aboutmadrid.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 07 45 00 11
SNAPSHOT
June and July sees the PhotoEspaña
international festival of visual arts take
place in Madrid. For eight weeks, you
can visit exhibitions, attend debates
and take master-classes in all aspects
of photography. www.phedigital.com
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Barajas Airport is a €30 cab ride from
the town centre. By Metro the journey
takes around half an hour and is €2.
FOOD
Restaurante Botin
Calle Cuchilleros 17, +34 91 366 4217,
www.restaurantebotin.com
This high-end eatery claims to be the
oldest restaurant in the world, founded
in 1725. Try the melon with ham starter,
followed by the roast suckling pig main.
La Bola
C/de la Bolla 5, +34 91 547 6930,
www.labola.es
For those who want authentic Spanish
food, La Bola’s Cocido de Espanaesta
is the finest chick pea and pork dish in
the Iberian peninsular.
FRIENDS
Las Tortillas de Gabino
Calle de Rafael Calvo 20, +34 91 319
7505, www.lastortillasdegabino.com
Now you’re in Madrid, try a Spanish
omelette from Gabino. Take an
afternoon to sample their wares, and
wash it all down with a lovely Rioja.
Buddha del Mar
Ctra de la Coru, +34 913 572 907
One of Madrid’s premier night spots,
this boasts a restaurant, a nightclub, a
lounge, and 250 Buddha statues.
INSIDER TIP
Find your way to Madrid’s Vallecas
district on 18 July and take part in the
Vallecas Naval Battle. Not a real battle
per se (Madrid is landlocked), but a
good excuse to dress up like a pirate
and have a massive water fight. Aaar.
Words Mario Nino

WE REACH OUT
TO YOUR EXPECTATIONS
www.airport.lodz.pl

June / July 2010 98 WIZZ magazine
Destinations
Malmö /
Copenhagen
www.malmo.com / visitcopenhagen.com
Krona / Krone
Wizz Air: 0900 100 3310 / 901 30135
SNAPSHOT
It doesn’t get better than Midsummer
here. Nights are light until late, people
are outside in cafés and bars.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Malmö: Take the airport bus
(Flygbusarna), 95 kronor (€10) one
way. Copenhagen: Frequent trains from
Kasrup Airport, 110 kroner (€10).
FOOD
Casa Mia
Södergatan 12, Malmö, +46 (0)40 23
0500, www.casamia.se
Monster pizzas, or the perfect pasta?
The same waiters have been serving
the same dishes for years, so they
know how to put the classic into Italian.
Lasagne with garlic bread is a must.
Riz Raz steaks ‘n’ veggies
Vingaardsstr 6, Copenhagen,
+45 (0)33 116 868, www.konghans.dk
A touch of the Mediterranean in
downtown Copenhagen, Riz Raz offers
everything from octopus to kebabs.
FRIENDS
The Pickwick Pub
Malmborgsgatan 5, Malmö
+46 (0)40 233 266, malmborgen.nu
Don’t miss Wednesday’s quiz night
where you can pit your wits with the
locals while supping beer that’s as
cheap as it gets in Malmö.
Vega
Enghavevej 40, Copenhagen,
+ 45 (0)33 260 948,
www.vega.dk
Over 150,000 people watched
big name bands and underground
newcomers last year in this 1950s trade
union building that boasts 12 bars.
INSIDER TIP
See Copenhagen on two wheels on
a free citybike. Find one of the 120
bike racks in town, deposit 20 kroner
(€2.50) and off you go.
Words Paul Steele
Memmingen
www.memmingen.de
Euro
Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021
SNAPSHOT
The annual Memmingen cultural
festival (Memminger Meile) is 30 June
- 18 July. www.mile.memmingen.de
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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 23 23.
FOOD
Gasthof Lindenbad
Lindenbad Straße 18, +49 083 31
3278, www.gasthof-lindenbad.de/
This well-established restaurant is part
of a rural inn that dates back centuries.
Known for great value meals and a
sedate and relaxed setting.
China-Restaurant–Mandarin
Roßmarkt 3, +49 (0)83 318 6981
Highly rated Chinese restaurants are
worth remembering. This venue is
known for friendly service and an
atmospheric setting that specialises
in freshly cooked Mandarin and
Cantonese cuisine.
FRIENDS
Memminger Brewery
Dr. KarlLenz Straße 68,
+49 (0)83 31 85660,
www.memminger-brauerei.de/
Not many towns can boast their own
brewery – but this one can! The
Memminger Brewery produces 18
different types of beer.
Area-2
Am Güterbahnhof 2,
+49 (0)83 31 982 603,
www.area-2.de
Looking to bop the night away? Head
over to this late and lively club where
electronic dance music reigns supreme.
INSIDER TIP
If you have a little time travel to
Obsterdorf to explore the surroundings
in a horse-drawn carriage.
Words Steve O’Rourke
Milan
www.ciaomilano.it
Euro
Wizz Air: 899 018 874 / 875
SNAPSHOT
I always check out the nightspots
around the Idroscalo. This is the season
for Milano Food Week and I also
recommend La Milanesiana, a culture
fest featuring writers, musicians and
artists, www.ciaomilano.it
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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.
FOOD
Chic ‘N Quick
Via Ascanio Sforza 77, +39 02 8950
3222, www.sadler.it
The bistro attached to the famous
Ristorante Sadler offers first class wine
bar fare (salami, cheese, salads) plus a
selection of 400 different vintages.
Kapuziner Platz
Viale Monte Nero 34, +39 02 5410
1270, www.kapuziner.it
This wood-panelled bierkeller serves
wholesome food and big steins of lager.
Nuremberg sausages, sauerkraut and
potatoes, €7.30.
FRIENDS
Revolver
Piazzale Cantore 3
This cool twentysomething joint near
the navigli has just changed its name
from Vavavoom.
Ringhiera
Ripa di Porta Ticinese 5,
+39 02 839 3902
A good value port of call in the
navigli, here you can eat a complete
meal for the price of a cocktail as the
buffet never stops.
INSIDER TIP
Milan’s secret? People don’t shop
in the fashion district, but in Corso
Buenos Aires, the biggest shopping
street, from Porta Venezia to Loreto,
on the red metro line.
Words Charles Searson
Naples
www.comune.napoli.it
Euro
Wizz Air: 899 018 874 / 899 018 875
SNAPSHOT
The heat is on, and Naples’ streets
are packed with tourists, locals, and…
horses! Each June, Piazza Plebiscito
is transformed into a dirt track for the
International Horse Racing Show.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Alibus shuttles (tickets €4) depart
every half hour outside the arrivals gate
while €35 gets you to town via taxicab.
FOOD
Toto e Pepino
Via Santa Lucia 67-69,
+39 081 245 1957
The €25 fixed price meal here is full
of classic Neapolitan treats: seafood
appetisers, spaghetti with clams, and
fresh pastries for dessert.
Pizzeria Brandi
Salita S. Anna di Palazzo 1-2, +39 081
416 928, www.brandi.it
This tiny pizzeria fairly bursts with pride,
and rightfully so; they created the
famous Pizza Margherita back in 1879.
FRIENDS
Kukai
Via Carlo De Cesare 52,
+39 081 411 905, www.kukai.it
This air-conditioned Japanese
restaurant/lounge provides a cool
retreat from Naples’ crowded streets.
Sake and cocktails start at €6.
Teatro Sannazaro
Via Chiaia, 157, +39 081 411 723,
www.teatrosannazaro.it
This bar/theatre offers a selection of
tea as well as cocktails (limoncello is
€6) and espresso. The lively shopping
avenue provides fine people-watching.
INSIDER TIP
The Campania Artecard is an excellent
way to see Naples’ major attractions
(even Pompeii) at discounted prices.
Buy one at the airport or online (www.
artecard.it). The price depends upon
the length of your stay.
Words Tui Cameron

Oslo
www.visitoslo.com
Krone
Wizz Air: 820 50511
SNAPSHOT
The long summer evenings, with the
sun setting around 11pm, is Oslo‘s
festival season. Norwegian Wood,
between 10 and 13 June, offers worldclass
acts like Van Morrison, Mark
Knopfler and Jackson Browne.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Make the two-hour journey by Torp
Ekspressen bus to Oslo city centre;
300 kroner (€37) return.
FOOD
Oslo Harbour
Make the seagulls jealous and buy
prawns straight off the trawlers in the
harbour. Enjoy them in the sunshine
with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Südøst
Trondheimsveien 5,
Tel: +47 23 35 3070, www.sydost.no
Set in a historic bank building, Südøst
glides effortlessly from breakfast
bakery to afternoon restaurant and chic
evening terrace bar.
FRIENDS
Grims Grenka
Kongensgate 5, +47 23 10 7200,
www.grimsgrenka.no
As sleek as the boutique hotel below,
the rooftop Q Lounge is where Oslo’s
beautiful people come for sundowners.
Gingertini is 96 kroner (€10).
Opera House
Kirsten Flagstads plass 1,
+47 21 42 2100, www.operaen.no
Prepared to be wowed by Oslo’s
spectacular waterfront opera house
glittering like an iceberg next to the
harbour. You can saunter up the sloped
roof for the views and there are often
free concerts at lunchtime.
INSIDER TIP
Skip the tourist cruises; Ferry 94 leaves
hourly from Vippetangen dock and
crosses the fjord to Langøyene island.
Locals come to picnic or sunbathe.
Words Jim Whyte
Palma
www.balearicdiscovery.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 07 45 00 11
SNAPSHOT
Summer’s here so head to a beach
club and enjoy a day of sun, Food,
cocktails and chilled music. Anima,
Mood and Puro are three of the best.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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
Duke
Calle Soler 36, Santa Catalina, Palma
de Mallorca, +34 971 071 738
Ceviche, Indian Salad and Thai curry,
are just a few dishes inspired by Dukes’
surfing owner’s travels. Surfer-style
decor, fresh, natural food and a relaxed
ambience make this a hip venue. Mains
on the menu from €14.
Ecorganic Gastrobar
Calle Sol 5, Palma de Mallorca,
+34 971 495 412,
www.ecorganic-gastrobar.com
Serving wholesome food, innovative
Ecorganic uses sustainably sourced
ingredients to produce modern dishes.
FRIENDS
The Guinness Bar
Parc de La Mar
The open air cinema next to the
Guinness Bar attracts locals, and
tourists alike. Regular live music and
its fabulous location by the cathedral
lake make this is a must for a balmy
summer evening.
Abraxas Paseo
Maritimo 42, +34 971 455 908,
www.abraxasmallorca.com
Carved in a cliff face, resident DJ’s
Doc C and Nando Gerosa spin an
eclectic mix every Friday and Saturday.
Dance til dawn, or sip a heady cocktail.
INSIDER TIP
Explore Palma on two wheels with
a guided Segway tour from Segway
Baleares. www.segwayguidetours.com
Words Jane Stanbury
Paris
www.parisinfo.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 0899 650 160
SNAPSHOT
June and July hold a bundle of treats
for Paris visitors, including the Fete de
la Musique (21 June) which turns the
whole city into a street band, and the
historic start of the French Revolution,
Bastille Day (14 July), is marked with
fireworks and family fun.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The shuttle bus service is available
between Beauvais Airport and Paris-
Porte Maillot. One way is €13
FOOD
Café Marly
93 Rue de Rivoli,
+33 (0)1 49 26 0660
Set right in the heart of my favourite
sights and on the oh-so-chic rue de
Rivoli, this café makes a great pit-stop
(with coffee pitched at €3) with outside
seating but predictably slow service.
Boulevard Montparnasse
Go for the classic French on-the-hoof
snack: the crepe. Meandering down
this wide boulevard on the Left Bank
will give you the pick of the budget
bunch, starting at around €2.
FRIENDS
Rue Oberkampf
I like heading to the trendy, but not
snobby, Rue Oberkampf, which has
lines of bars for fun nights out and
afternoons of happy-hour hopping.
Parc André Citroën
Quai André-Citroën
If you’re lucky with the weather, visit
what I think is one of the funkiest parks
in Paris; the former site of the Citroën
car factory on the 15th arrondisement
now boasts edgy landscaping and
backs on to the River Seine.
INSIDER TIP
Parisians usually eat dinner from
8-10.30pm. If you’re peckish by
6.30pm, best search for “service
continu/non-stop’ signs.
Words Poppy Bullock
Destinations
Pisa
www.comune.pisa.it
Euro
Wizz Air: 899 018 874
SNAPSHOT
Throughout June and July, the Music
Under the Tower festival takes place in
the Camposanto Monumentale.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Only a kilometre away from the town
centre, Galileo Galile Airport has its
own train station in the terminal, as well
as a regular bus service into Pisa. Fares
are no more than a couple of euros.
FOOD
Porton Rosso
Via Porton Rosso 11,
+39 050 580566
Wonderful, locally sourced food – the
steak with rosemary and parmesan is
especially good.
La Mescita
Via Cavalca 2, +39 050 544294
Reasonably priced, well located and
quaint. All you want really, isn’t it? Go
for the gnocchi with rock shrimp and
zucchini – tantalisingly tasty, as is the
Tuscan antipasti.
FRIENDS
Piazza del Duomo
Situated just to the north of the town,
the Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral
Square) is a fine location to check out
a quartet of medieval architectural
wonders from the 11th-14th Centuries.
Santa Maria della Spina
Lungarno Gambacorti
Found on the banks of the River Arno,
the church of Santa Maria della Spino,
built in 1230, is an excellent example
of the Gothic style that embodies
many of the buildings of this area.
Take your camera.
INSIDER TIP
On 17 June, Pisa sees Pisa pay tribute
to its patron saint, San Ranieri, with a
regatta involving the city’s four quarters
racing up the River Arno to capture
a sacred banner. Awesome, fun and
spectacular in equal measures.
Words Simon Guirao
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Destinations
Poznan
www.Poznan-Life.com
Zloty
Wizz Air: 0703 503 010
SNAPSHOT
All eyes are on Poznan this month as
it rolls out its legendary Malta Festival
(25-30 June), featuring theatre,
dance, and music performances.
www.malta-festival.pl
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Take the 48, 59 or L bus. Alternatively
the centre is only 7km away by taxi,
which is 50 zloty (€12).
FOOD
Dark Restaurant
ul. Garbary 48, +48 (0)61 852 9170,
www.darkrestaurant.pl
What it says on the tin. Servers wear
night-vision goggles, and you discover
a whole new eating dimension!
Cafe Bordo
ul. Zydowska 28, +48 (0)61 851 0081,
www.cafebordo.com
Skip the two floors of brick-and-wood
cosiness and head to Bordo’s garden
hideaway to nibble on a Scandinavian
salad or gorge on a steak.
FRIENDS
Ptasie Radio
ul. Kosciuszki 74, +48 (0)61 853 6451,
www.ptasieradio.com
Even if it’s raining, the vintage, secret
garden-vibe heads indoors at Ptasie
Radio café Try the Elba or Tukan white
and red wine punch.
SQ Klub
ul. Polwiejska 42,
+48 (0)61 859 6578, www.sqklub.pl
One of the top clubs in Poland is
situated in the basement of a shopping
centre. The crowd varies according to
the DJs, from minimal techno hipsters
to tanned-up trance lovers.
INSIDER TIP.
Some say it’s Poznan’s close proximity
to Berlin that makes it one of the most
avant-garde cities in Poland. The city’s
galleries are known to hold the most
surprising art this side of the Wall.
Words Anna Spysz
Prague
www.prague-life.com
Koruna
Wizz Air: +420 246 019 709
SNAPSHOT
Save your days for enjoying the culture
of Prague Museum Night (12 June),
when over 50 cultural institutions will
offer free admission.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR shuttle bus service
between Prague Ruzyne Airport and
any address in Prague downtown and
vice versa. It’s €10.50 or 2€1 return.
FOOD
Home Kitchen
Jungmannova 8, Prague 1, +42 (0)
604 777 363, www.homekitchen.cz
Foodie alert! This tiny restaurant offers
ingredients sourced with a conscience
and cooked to simple perfection.
La Degustation Bohéme
Bourgeousie
Haštalska 18, Prague 1,
www.ladegustation.cz
Prepare yourself for a marathon seven
course meal at this haute cuisine
restaurant, serving innovative and
above-all, scrumptious, Czech Food
with typically French flair.
FRIENDS
Bila Vrana
Jagellonská 10, Prague 3, +42 (0) 737
070 005, www.bilavrana.com
Chill out in the mahogany interior or
enjoy the sun in the garden-patio.
Na Verandach
Nadrazni 84, Prague 5,
+42 (0) 257 191 200,
www.pivovary-staropramen.cz
For a more upmarket beer garden
experience, head to the Staropramen
brewery in Prague 5 and taste fresh
pale lager straight from the source.
INSIDER TIP
If you’re on a tight schedule and just
want to check off the tourist route, the
easiest way is to jump on the Nostalgic
Tram Line 91 from noon to 5.35pm..
It’s 35 koruna for adults. www.dpp.cz
Words Brien Barnett
Riga
www.virtualriga.com
Lats
Wizz Air: 90 200 905
SNAPSHOT
The Midsummer Festival, 18-22 June,
is when many retire to the country, so
you may find little to do in town on the
23rd. Before, try the Midsummer Fair in
Dome Square. Sample the Janu cheese
(cottage cheese with caraway seeds),
along with beer, bread, honey for sale.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Bus 22 leaves from the stop opposite
the terminal every 10-30 minutes and
takes 30 minutes to reach Abrenes
Street in the city centre. It costs 0.60
lats (€0.85). Get tickets from the driver.
FOOD
Dada
Audeju 16, +371 673 59662
Mongolian restaurant with cool interior
décor – you choose the noodles,
vegetables, sauce and meat, then
present them to the chef for cooking.
Orient
Jomeas 33, Jurmula, +371 776 4 490,
www.restoran-orient.lv
If you’re heading for the seaside town
of Jurmula, with its 33km of white-sand
beach, 25km west of Riga, visit Orient.
Carp with garlic, 5.40 lats (€7.60).
FRIENDS
Paddy Whelans
Grecinieku Street 4,
+371 672 10150, www.pub.lv
The first Irish pub in Riga is a sports bar,
and its Old Town setting makes it easy
for watching the World Cup. Salmon
sandwich with fries, 5.25 lats (€7.43).
Bombadier Pub
Lacplesa 35, +371 26 368131
A fine sports bar if you’re English, with
Blighty beer and a big plasma screen.
Young’s oatmeal stout, 1.50 lats (€2).
INSIDER TIP
If you’re suffering a wretched hangover
after watching your team storm through
to the next phase, try the local remedy:
cold beetroot soup and pickled gerkins!
Words Clive Morris
Rome
www.wantedinrome.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 899 018 874 / 899 018 875
SNAPSHOT
The banks of the Tiber host market
stalls dedicated to local handicrafts and
Food. Around town the Estate Romana
arts festival is in full swing.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR bus transfer between
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
Da Baffetto
Via del Governo Vecchio 114, +39 066
861 617, www.pizzeriabaffetto.it
This popular pizzeria is off a street
near Piazza Navona – a summer
favourite for al fresco food.
La Pergola
Via Cadlolo 101, +39 063 509 221,
www.romecavalieri.com/lapergola.php
A smart rooftop restaurant at five-star
Cavalieri hotel which offers a three
Michelin star experience – including
a menu for the water. From lobster to
lamb, it is all exquisitely cooked, and
the wine list is one of the best in Italy.
FRIENDS
Giolitt’s
Via Uffici del Vicario 40,
+39 066 991 243, ww.giolitti.it
The home of the Roman gelato. My
preferred after-dinner treat on sultry
summer nights, €4.40.
Circolo degli Artisti
Via Casilina Vecchia 42, +39 067 030
5684, www.circoloartisti.it
New venue for a long-established
centro sociale which mixes live acts
with DJs. Fridays are soul and rock.
INSIDER TIP
If Rome is getting too hot in June, head
out to the Villa dei Medici Gardens,
which covers 17 acres on Pincio Hill
near the Piazza di Spagna. Go to
Spagna Metro, garden entry is €6.50.
Words Marc Zakian

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Destinations
Simferopol
www.discover-ua.info
Hryvnia
Wizz Air: +380 (44) 206 4 888
SNAPSHOT
Crimea remains the holiday destination
of choice for many throughout the
former USSR and visitors to Ukraine’s
southern peninsula will find a dizzying
array of nationalities for company.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
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
The Aluston
2 Lenin Street, Alushta, +38 065
602 6226, www.radissonblu.com
Dine in old world luxury in this
well-appointed and spacious restaurant
located inside Crimea’s Radisson Blu
Resort in Alushta.
Pizza Celentano
2a Yaroshenko Street, Sevastopol,
+38 069 224 0103
If you want a quick and fresh bite but
don’t want to gamble on streetside
vendors then this bright and funky
outlet is the ideal stop-off.
FRIENDS
Feodosia Beach Club 117
12 Naberezhna, Feodosia, +38 067
5778 186, www.club117.com
If you like to spehd summer nights
under the stars with semi-naked
dancing girls this is the place to be in
Crimea. Bring your swimming costume
as skinny-dipping is frowned upon!
Yappi Sushi Bar
300 Years Rossiskovo Flota Square,
Sevastopol, +38 069 255 6142
Cool off in this chilled-out Japanese
restaurant bar among some of the
trendiest kids in Crimea.
INSIDER TIP
Escape the crowds and head towards
Crimea’s eastern tip for undisturbed
views of the Russian coastline and a
welcome release from tourist hell!
Words Peter Dickinson
Sofia Split
www.inyourpocket.com
Lev
Wizz Air: (0)29 603 888
SNAPSHOT
Summer is a great time to be in Sofia,
with the weather surprisingly warm
and pavement cafés opening up with
abandon. A slew of music festivals
hit the city from SeeMe Sofia to folk
and jazz events.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR shuttle bus service
between Sofia Airport and any address
in Sofia downtown and vice versa. The
cost is €7 and €14 return.
FOOD
Kashtata s Chasovnika
15 Moskovska ul, +369 (02) 932 7595,
www.clockhousebg.com
Dress very smartly at this elegant
venue near the old imperial palace.
It’s visited by the government elite
and local celebrities.
Rimini
40 Graf Ignatiev ul
Food adventures won’t be disappointed
by this rough and ready place serving
Bulgarian canteen Food.
FRIENDS
National Natural
History Museum
1 Tsar Osvoboditel bul.
Wander into this mausoleum of
stuffed animals and other zoological
specimens. And watch out for
the live reptiles.
Graf Ignatiev
Stroll along this atmospheric
pedestrianised street, browsing market
stalls and the heady air of shopping.
In the summer months people even
picnic on the grass verges.
INSIDER TIP
During the summer months this is a
great city for inventive salads.
The classic is shopska salata – a
huge healthful bowl of mixed leaves
and chopped vegetables topped
with white cheese.
Words Catherine Quinn
www.split.info
Kuna
Wizz Air: 060 550 205
SNAPSHOT
The largest of Croatia’s coastal towns,
Split has some of the finest beaches on
the Adriatic, and is a great base from
which to explore the islands and inlets.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Split Kastela airport is located just
outside of town. A bus service runs to
the town centre every 20 minutes, and
taxis are inexpensive.
FOOD
Fife
Matejuska
A cult restaurant with both locals and
tourists, Fifa is the place to go if you
want to sample local cuisine of the
highest standard. The lamb stew is the
stuff of legends.
Boban
Hektoroviceva 49
Widely thought of as the best
restaurant in Split. The truffle dishes
come highly recommended, and for
the gourmands among you, the frog
dishes are second to none.
FRIENDS
Marjan Hill
The Marjan park is situated on the
hill that dominates Split. The view is
breathtaking, and with a little food
in your bag, you’ll want to spend the
whole day relaxing and exploring the
caves and trails, before having a picnic.
Brac Island
A short hop on a ferry takes you away
from Split and deposits you in Brac.
Unspoiled by tourists, this mellow island
is home to a range of family run, local
restaurants and is a superb place to
spend the day relaxing and unwinding.
INSIDER TIP
Taking place throughout July is the Split
Summer Festival. Street theatre, opera,
open air concerts and exhibitions take
place, with the best performances
receiving the coveted Judita prize.
Words Alice Monroe
Stockholm
www.stockholmtown.com
Krona
Wizz Air: 0900 100 3310
SNAPSHOT
Summer is prime time in Stockholm.
Everyone wants to wine and dine
outside, even if a blanket is needed.
Public parks become giant picnics.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR bus transfer between
Stockholm Skavsta Airport and
Stockholm City Bus Terminal
(Cityerminalen). The cost is €10.50
and €21 return.
FOOD
Kungsholmen
Norr Mälarstrand, Quay 464,
+46 (0)8 505 24 450,
www.kungsholmen.com
Situated on Lake Mälaren, this gourmet
food court features seven separate
kitchens and a floating annex.
Hermans
Fjällgatan 23b, +46 (0)8 643 9480,
www.hermans.se
Enjoy a vegetarian buffet with different
ethnic themes daily, in a cosy spot on
the rocky heights of Söder.
FRIENDS
Mosebacke
Mosebacke Torg 3,
+46 (0)8 556 09890,
www.mosebacke.se
For years this beer garden has been
packing them in on each and every
rain-free summer night.
Humlegården
This green oasis is but a short stroll
from nightlife hub Stureplan, in the
swanky Östermalm neighbourhood.
Here businessmen eat sandwich
lunches while kids in baggy jeans
rehearse skateboard grabs.
INSIDER TIP
Stockholm offers a wide range of
cultural events under the name
Parkteatern. Look for brochures in
cafés, bars and museums. www.
stadsteatern.stockholm.se
Words Victoria Larsson

Tampere
www.tampere.fi
Euro
Wizz Air: 060 015 777
SNAPSHOT
I’m a big fan of taking the family on a
boat cruise of the Mustalahti Harbour at
least once a year.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The airport is 13km from the city centre,
a taxi costs around €20. The local bus
(number 61) is much cheaper and offers
a regular service.
FOOD
Harald
Hämeenkatu 23, +358 3 766 8203
www.ravintolaharald.fi
Scandinavian Viking-themed restaurant
chain that’s popular with groups and
small parties alike. It has set menus such
as Voyage of Bluetooth or Voyage of
Godwinson. Njord’s Fish Rock, €8.90.
Bodega Salud
Tuomiokirkonkatu 19, +358 3 223 4400
www.salud.fi/
A landmark restaurant specialising in
Spanish and Latin American cuisine
and known for exotic meats such as
kangaroo and emu. Reputedly has the
first tapas bar in Finland.
FRIENDS
Amadeus Music Bar
Tammelan puistokatu 34, +358 3 214
5053, www.amadeusbar.fi
Forget the name – this isn’t a classical
venue, more a rock club with a strong
reputation for live acts (often acoustic)
making it one of the best nightspots.
Mixei
Itsenäisyydenkatu 7-9, +358 3 222
0364, www.mixei.com
Finland’s oldest gay bar and nightclub
(established 1990). Popular with an
open-minded mixed crowd. Dance
music until 4am on the weekends.
INSIDER TIP
Take a visit to the first Spy Museum in
the world! Set in the heart of Tampere
and dedicated to the art of espionage.
www.vakoilumuseo.fi
Words Steve O’Rourke
Timisoara
www.primariatm.ro
Leu
Wizz Air: 0903 760 100
SNAPSHOT
Summer in “little Vienna” is full of
concerts. On 8 July, Canadian pop
singer Justin Bieber will be live at Sala
Palatului (Palace Hall).
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Bus 26 takes you the 12km to the
city centre.
FOOD
Oxford Pub & Restaurant
Daliei Street 4, +40 356 453 008,
www.oxfordtm.ro
This new venue is probably the best
value for money in town. Prepare to be
amazed with perch in parmesan herbs
crust and steamed baked potatoes.
Mirage
Ciocarliei Street 88,
+40 256 475 500,
www.mirajtm.ro
The fish and sea foods specialist lives
up to the name; intimate ambience,
suitable for a romantic dinner serving
a sizable selection of fish and seafood.
Pizzas are 15 lei (€3.60).
FRIENDS
Club Black Box
Iulius Mall, 3rd floor,
+40 372 717 803,
www.clubblackbox.ro
As chic and cool as it gets; savoury
cocktails, fancy music, bowling, snooker
and darts, unmissable!
Setup Venue & Club
Pestalozzi Street 22 (near the beer
factory), www.setuptm.ro
Promoting a wide range of events and
music genres, from alternative rock to
electronic, jazz and hip hop; suitable
for both a youngish and a more
mature crowd.
INSIDER TIP
Flavia Market in Timisoara takes you
back in time to the Romania of old. It
may surprise you with famous brands
and high quality products.
Words Adriana Neagu
Tirgu Mures
www.mures.ro
Leu
Wizz Air: 0903 760 100
SNAPSHOT
Bikers around Mures gather in the
city to 25-27 June for a fantastic bike
orientated festival, an event organised
by MC Plum Bikers.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Take the bus for 3 lei (€1) from the
Arrivals hall to central Piata Victoriei.
Cabs cost 20-30 lei (€5-8).
FOOD
Doina-Jenö Tropikal
Plutelor 2, +40 722 396 055,
www.doina-jeno.ro
For a combination of classy,
comfortable décor and recreational
ambience, this is the perfect choice.
Located at the Week-End Complex, it’s
ideal for family dining and great value
for money.
Maris Restaurant
B-dul 22 Decembrie 1989, 51,
+40 265 218 302,
www.resetaurant-maris.ro
A great traditional city restaurant with
a local atmosphere. Pork medallion in
brandy with mozzarella and puree, €9;
country omelette with ham and Swiss
cheese, €6.
FRIENDS
Tranzit Bar Pizzeria
Horea Street 25, +40 265 225 578
A good meeting point for first time
and seasoned visitors to the city that
plays hard rock music and heavy metal
– if that’s your thing!
Bizarre Club
Revolutiei Street 17, +40 729 808 685
The new, buzz venue in town. It’s busy
and bumping with hip hop music, and
should be top of your list.
INSIDER TIP
Only 57km outside Tirgu Mures, on the
E60 national road lies the medieval
city of Sighișoara, founded by Saxon
craftsmen of Transylvania, nowadays a
UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Words Adriana Neagu
Destinations
Turku
www.turkutouring.fi
Euro
Wizz Air: 060 015 777
SNAPSHOT
If it’s summer in Turku, it’s the festival
season. First in line is the Medieval
Market festival, which begins at the end
of June, followed by the Down by the
Laituri music festival on the river at the
end of July. www.dbtl.fi
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Buses go to the city centre every
half-hour and take 30 minutes. Tickets
cost 50 kronor (€4.50).
FOOD
Restaurant Bossa
Kauppiaskatu Street 12, +35 (0)82 251
5880, www.restaurantebossa.fi
Stylish and cosy with imaginative
menus, a simply classic venue. Acoustic
live music from 8-10pm.
Ravintola Mami
Linnankatu 3, +35 (0)82 231 1111,
www.mami.fi
Specialised in Scandinavian
cuisine; friendly and atmospheric,
fine attendance and fair prices;
Scandinavian food in a nutshell.
FRIENDS
The Castle
Eerikinatu 6, +35 (0)82 230 2886,
www.thecastle.fi
High-tech, state-of-the-art Irish bar,
serving fine whiskies, beers and cider.
Dynamo,
7 Linnankatu Street
www.dynamoklubi.com
Cosmopolitan and trendy; plays an
eclectic mix of indie pop, electro
and rock ’n’ roll, soul, funk and disco;
will appeal to hipsters, popular with
overseas students.
INSIDER TIP
Day trips from Turku to Rauma, on
the Baltic coast will make your stay in
Finland enjoyable. Rauma is famous for
the wooden buildings of its Old Town,
the first UNESCO World Heritage Site
in Finland. www.visitrauma.fi
Words Adriana Neagu
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June / July 2010 104 WIZZ magazine
Destinations
Valencia
www.comunitalvalencia.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 807 450 010 / 807 450 011
SNAPSHOT
It’s time to head to the beach, chill out
in the riverbed park or find a shady bar,
sample a refreshing tinto de verano
(red wine and sweet soda) and keep
your cool until the sun goes down.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Take the Metro from the airport.
Single ticket is €1.90. Taxis are €15-20
to the city centre.
FOOD
El Limbo de Germanías
16 Gran Via de les Germanies
+34 963 803 332
This colourful newcomer specialises in
tapas and bocadillos (long sandwiches)
and can be found a short walk south
from the central train station.
La Cocina de China
23 Calle de Antonio Suárez,
+34 963 604 696,
www.lacocinadechina.com
Mellow lighting and smart, simple
furnishings create a relaxing ambience
during the day or at night. Madame
Butterfly tasting menu is €25.
FRIENDS
Doce
24 Calle Conde de Altea
You’ll see why this bar calls itself a Gin
and Tonic specialist. Bottles of juniper
juice stretch as far as the eye can see.
Laydown Valencia
16 Calle Tirso de Molina,
+34 963 487 077,
www.laydownvalencia.com
Furnished with big white beds, a grand
piano and a neon-lit cocktail bar, the
Laydown lounge in the Mercado de
Campanar complex is great.
INSIDER TIP
Opt for a fideua the next time you
settle down for lunch. Cooked in the
same way as the classic Valencian
staple of Paella, it comes with superthin,
inch-long noodles.
Words Owain Thomas
Varna
www.inyourpocket.com
Lev
Wizz Air: (0)29 603 888
SNAPSHOT
It’s summer again. Liveliness is felt
everywhere, streets, cafés and the Sea
Garden is filled with people. Locals
begin hectic preparations for the
season, when thousands of tourists
come to the city.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The bus station which services buses to
the city or sea resorts is located in front
of the VIP hall. A single ticket costs
from 1 lev (€0.50) to 3 lev (€1.50) and
depends on the distance you travel.
Taxi to the centre is 10-14 lev (€5-7).
FOOD
Restaurant Musala Palace
Grand Hotel Masala Palace, 3 Musala
Square, +359 (0)52 664 175,
musalapalace.bg
Late baroque-style furniture,
aristocratic atmosphere, highest
cuisine with the best local or imported
products. Mains are €7-25.
Tanasi Greek Restaurant
16 Bratia Shkorpil Street,
+359 (0)52 601 138
An elegant Greek restaurant in a quiet
street. Various typical Greek specialties
are offered (€2-10).
FRIENDS
The Sea Garden
The Sea Garden remains our favourite
place for drinking beer with friends,
riding a bike, or whatever comes to
your mind in the hot summer days.
VIP Fashion
4 Dragoman Street, +359 (0)52 699
696, vipfashiongroup.com
A stylish café-bar, situated under the
puppet theatre with outdoor tables.
INSIDER TIP
Aladzha Monastery is the best known
medieval rock monastery on the
Bulgarian Black Sea coast and is
located in beautiful woodland some
14km north-east of Varna.
Words Maya Kozarevas
Venice
www.turismovenezia.it
Euro
Wizz Air: 899 018 874 / 899 018 875
SNAPSHOT
Take a day trip to the patrician villas
on the Brenta Canal, reached by barge
from Venice. www.turismovenezia.it
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR bus transfer between
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) and
Venice, Piazzale Roma and vice versa.
The cost is €5.50 and €11 return.
FOOD
Ristorante Parco Gambrinus
Località Gambrinus 22, San Polo di
Piave, Treviso, +39 0422 855 246,
www.gambrinus.it
I love this romantic rural restaurant for
special occasions but also visit Borsò,
the osteria, a cosy inn on Via Capitello
20, for plates of salami and asparagus.
Venissa Ristorante
Fondamenta Santa Caterina 3, Isola di
Mazzorbo, Venice, +39 041 527 2281,
www.venissa.it
Run by the Bisol Prosecco dynasty,
this new gourmet restaurant and wine
estate revels in creative cuisine.
FRIENDS
Ditta Bortolo Nardini
Ponte Vecchio 2, Bassana del Grappa,
+39 0424 222 7741, www.nardini.it
Take a train to this quaint town of
Bassano del Grappa for a taste of “real
Italy” and grappa-glugging session at
Ditta Bortolo Nardini.
Fondazione Querini Stampalia
Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello
5252, Venice +39 041 271 1411,
www.querinistampalia.it
This is a Venetian secret – an art-filled
historic home where I meet friends
over a concert, drinks, supper and a
viewing of superb 18th-century art.
INSIDER TIP
Sixteen of my favourite churches are
covered by the Chorus Pass (€10). It
lasts a year – get one from a church or
online. www.chorusvenezia.org
Words Lisa Gerard-Sharp
Warsaw
www.warsaw-life.com
Euro
Wizz Air: 070 350 3010
SNAPSHOT
Arguably Europe’s largest LGBT
(lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender)
event, Europride (9-18 July) will be
taking place in Warsaw this year - an
unprecedented milestone for a still
rather conservative Eastern Europe.
www.europride2010.eu
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Use our P-AIR bus transfer between
Warsaw Airport and Warsaw Centre.
The cost is €4 and €8 return.
FOOD
CK Oberza
ul. Chmielna 28, +48 (0)22 828 4585,
www.ckoberza.pl
Mountains of meat, litres of beer, and
three floors from which to enjoy it - this
is the full Polish experience, even if it’s
a little tacky (Poles don’t mind).
Casa To Tu
ul. Nowy Świat 54-56, +48 (0)828
5890, www.casatotu.pl
If you don’t fancy standing with a glass
of wine and a plate of tapas upstairs,
head below where a proper restaurant
is ready to greet you with some of the
best paella east of Spain.
FRIENDS
La Playa
ul. Wybrze¿e Helskie 1/5,
+48 (0)22 331 4975, www.laplaya.pl
Head for La Playa, Warsaw’s own
beach-side clubbing destination
complete with sand and Tiki décor.
OSIR
ul. Tamka 40, +48 (0)694 487 554,
osir-cafe.blogspot.com
You don’t have to be a cyclist to love
this funky bike-obsessed bar where
frames and wheels are on display.
INSIDER TIP
A meal in the tourist-filled Old Town is
a waste of time. Walk for a few minutes
in any direction and you’ll immediately
be faced with better choice and value.
Words Dana Dramowicz

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Destinations
Weeze /
Düsseldorf
www.weeze.de
Euro
Wizz Air: 0900 120 4021 / 5021
SNAPSHOT
I think the picturesque beauty of the
Lower Rhine scenery is at its best
during the summer months – and a
visit to Weeze takes advantage of this.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The bus to Weeze leaves from the front
of the terminal building every hour, €2.
A taxi into town costs €12.
FOOD
Café-Konditorei Nederkorn
Haupt Straße 5, Kevelaer
www.cafe-nederkorn.de
A short drive out of Weeze, this café is
known for fresh cream cakes, sponges
and a plethora of teas and coffees.
De Gelderse Poort
Rijndijk 6, CG Millingen aan de Rijn,
+31 (0)481 43 4182
www.de-gelderse-poort.com
A uniquely located restaurant on the
banks of the Rhine, on the Dutch side
of the border. The boating traffic means
there’s always something to watch.
FRIENDS
Café de Fries
Kurfürsten Straße 8, Xanten, +49 (0)
2801 2068, www.cafe-defries.de/
A short drive to Xanten brings you to
a well known café with an adjoining
pastry museum and chocolate factory!
E-Dry Discothek
Venloer Straße 10, Geldern - Veert,
+49 (0) 28 31 4145 www.e-dry.de
The parties change almost nightly but
by far the best club for disco divas and
rave bunnies is E-Dry in nearby Veert.
INSIDER TIP
Visit the Castle Schwanenbur (Swan
Castle) in nearby Cleves, once home
of Anne of Cleves (1515-1557), briefly
fourth wife of Henry VIII of England.
The marriage wasn’t consummated, so
maybe not best for a honeymoon.
Words Angela Meek
Wrocław Zagreb
Zaragoza
www.wroclaw-life.com
Zloty
Wizz Air: 070 350 3010
SNAPSHOT
It’s not just cinema buffs that flock to
Wroclaw during Era New Horizons,
(22 July - 1 August), the festival also
showcases the most innovative names
in art and music today. www.enh.pl
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Taxis cost around 60 zloty (€15), or
wait for a 406 bus. The bus stop is a
little north of the airport.
FOOD
Mewa
ul. Drobnera 4, +48 (0) 71 329 6907,
When I really need to tighten the
belt on my budget, I head to this
self-service joint. Picky eaters beware!
This is traditional Polish food.
Novocaina
Rynek 13, +48 (0)71 343 6915,
www.novocaina.com
Look out onto the Market Square from
one of the overhanging mezzanines at
Novocaina, an Italian restaurant with an
intensely baroque interior.
FRIENDS
Kafka Caffe
ul. Ruska 45, +48 (0)71 344 1173,
This seemingly out-of-the-way café
is actually just a few steps away from
some of Wroclaw’s best bars and clubs.
The perfect spot for a post-supper,
pre-clubbing espresso.
Bezsennosc
ul. Ruska 51, +48 (0)71 792 8048,
www.bezsennosc.wroclaw.pl
A minute away from the Kafka Caffe
you’ll find Pasaz Niepolda, one of
Wroclaw’s nightlife hubs. This courtyard
is home to several bars and clubs,
including Bezsennosc.
INSIDER TIP
If your kids love fireworks, the
Centennial Hall’s huge multimedia
fountain is the next best thing. Wait
for the sun to set to get the full,
free experience.
Words Nick Hodge
www.inyourpocket.com
Kuna
Wizz Air: 060 550 205
SNAPSHOT
During June free open-air events take
place on Strossmayerovo šetalište, a
panoramic promenade overlooking the
city from the Upper Town.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
Regular coaches run from outside
airport arrivals to Zagreb’s main bus
station for 30 kuna (€4.10) each way.
A taxi should cost around 200-250
kuna (€30-35).
FOOD
Strossmayer Restaurant-Café
The Palace Hotel, Trg Strossmayerovo
10, +385 1 489 9600
Taking lunch in the restaurant of one of
Zagreb’s most historic hotels is a rare
pleasure. Treat yourself to the house
strukli, a local pastry delicacy. Fillings
vary (around 70 kuna/€10).
Jarunski Dvori
Aleja Matije Ljubeka, +385 1 383 1672
Set near Lake Jarun, a recreational
area a tram ride west of town, this is
what is known as a “national restaurant”
i.e. it serves classic local dishes.
FRIENDS
Pinta
Radiceva 3a, +385 1 483 0889
Set in the former stables of local
governor Ban Jelacic, whose statue
stands on the main square, this is a
great local pub for locals.
Pif
Preradoviceva 4, +385 1 487 2989
One of a handful of contemporary bars
on and around Flower Square, Pif fills
with young locals.
INSIDER TIP
To grab that essential souvenir as
you leave town, Bakina Kuca at
Strossmayerov trg 7 near the Palace
Hotel proffers local chocolates, figs,
sweets, oils, spirits and liqueurs –
halfway between the main square
and the station. www.bakina-kuca.hr
Words Peterjon Cresswell
www.zaragoza.es
Euro
Wizz Air: 807 45 00 10 / 807 45 00 11
SNAPSHOT
Summer in Zaragoza is typically
sweltering so I like to take a trip to the
Primo de Rivera Gardens - a huge tree
lined park filled with fountains, ideal to
chill out in the shade.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The airport is 10km from the city
centre, a taxi (from outside Arrivals)
costs approx €25. A bus costs €1.60.
FOOD
Restaurant La Mar
Plaza de Aragón 12, +34 976 21 2264,
www.restaurantelamar.com/
This landmark restaurant is considered
to be the best seafood eaterie in the
whole city.
La Rinconada de Lorenzo
Calle de la Salle 3, +34 976 555 108
www.larinconadadelorenzo.com
This highly regarded restaurant
specialises in rustic traditional cooking,
presented to a very high standard.
Fried rabbit with snails is a favourite.
FRIENDS
Bull McCabes
C/Cadiz, 7, 50004 +34 976 225 016
www.bullmccabes.net
Two floors, big screen sports, an
excellent pint of Guinness and a
comprehensive food menu. Little
wonder Zaragoza’s first Irish pub is still
the most popular.
La Casa Del Loco
Calle Mayor 10-12,
+34 976 293 850,
www.lacasadelloco.com
A late-night club decorated in a retro
circus-style and playing a heady mix of
Spanish pop and funk.
INSIDER TIP
Grab the Zaragoza Card. From €7
per day you can get free access to all
museums, public transport even free
tapas from many bars.
www.zaragozacard.com
Words Jake McEwan

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WIZZ NEWS
Exciting new European routes – all the latest Wizz Air news
Budapest rocks!
Wizz Air has launched new routes
and increased flight frequencies on a
number of existing services by adding
a fourth Airbus A320 aircraft to its
Budapest base, starting on 24 July.
This means that growth in Budapest
is expected at 20% in 2010.
London Luton will be served three
times a day versus the current double
daily operation.
Services to Brussels Charleroi
and Eindhoven will be increased to
11 times a week.
Frequencies to Malmo/Copenhagen,
Turku and Bourgas will also be
increased.
Wizz Air will re-start the Budapest-
Frankfurt Hahn route three times a
week and launch Budapest-Bari
twice a week.
With the new capacity, Wizz Air offers a
network of 23 routes from
and to Budapest.
WIZZ facts
Summer’s here!
New routes
Brand new summer flights are now
open from Wizz Air’s two bases of
Prague and Cluj Napoca. The new flights
from Prague to Catania start from
3 July and from Cluj to Alicante on 24
July. Both will be operated twice a week.
Opening up the Sicilian and Spanish
cities gives Wizz Air passengers exciting
choices for new summer destinations.
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 & Prague
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 three years
Tickets are already on sale:
wizzair.com
London calling!
Passengers can now enjoy increased
flights from London Luton to the
beautiful Croatian cities of Dubrovnik
and Split. These new exciting routes are
perfect for summer getaways and bring
the number of routes from
London Luton to 19.
New Routes
Bucharest-Pisa 12 June
Budapest-Bourgas 12 June
Budapest-Corfu 12 June
Katowice-Bourgas 12 June
Poznan-Bourgas 12 June
Prague-Bourgas 12 June
Belgrade-Dortmund 12 June
Cluj Napoca-Palma de Mallorca 12 June
Cluj Napoca-Zaragoza 12 June
Cluj Napoca-Weeze/Dusseldorf 12 June
Wroclaw-Bourgas 12 June
Warsaw-Bourgas 13 June
Gdansk-Tampere 13 June
Budapest-Palma de Mallorca 15 June
London Luton-Split 18 June
London Luton-Dubrovnik 19 June
Belgrade-London Luton 20 June
Budapest-Catania 24 June
Bucharest-Cuneo/Turin 30 June
Budapest-Pisa 3 July
Bucharest-Zaragoza 3 July
Bucharest-Weeze/Dusseldorf 3 July
Prague-Catania 3 July
Cluj Napoca-Alicante 24 July
Budapest-Frankfurt Hahn 24 July
Budapest-Bari 26 July
Warsaw-Bristol 19 Sep
Warsaw-Bari 19 Sep
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

WIZZ staff snapshot
Imre Szinai
Controller
How long have you been with
the airline?
Almost six years now. I started with the
company as a finance assistant. My first
day was just a week earlier than the
first Wizz Air flight from Budapest back
in 2004. Two years later I joined the
Wizz Air Controlling Team.
What’s your favourite route?
Budapest to London-Luton. You can
go out for shopping and look around in
London with the morning flight and come
back with the one in the late afternoon.
Favourite city?
My absolute number one is Barcelona.
I love the Mediterranean lifestyle,
hospitality, the various seafood and the
non-stop energy of the city. That’s the
place where I could live.
Is there anywhere on the
network you’re not been yet but
would like to go?
I would choose Pisa. This city is a really
good place to start discovering Tuscany
by sitting in a restaurant, drinking a
glass of good Chianti and soaking up
the Renaissance feeling.
What’s your favourite place in a
city and why?
I like the local markets in general in any
city, where you can meet the residents,
taste the local foods and fruits, and
sometimes find a bargain. My favourite
market is La Boqueria in Barcelona.
What’s the best part of your job?
I’m responsible for the airport-related
costs. So, it’s a huge challenge to
collect and maintain the financial
charges of more than 60 airports
because airport cost structures are so
very different and change all the time.
What object could you not do
your job without?
Well, supporting other departments
I prepare cost calculations, reports,
compare the different airport offers
and collecting information day by day.
To do this job I do need my excellent
colleagues rather than any particular
object. Fortunately, there are lots of
them at Wizz Air.
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
Wizz Air has simplified its baggage rules.
Wizz Air eliminated the excess weight fees and made
booking even easier. The airline applies a single fee
for a piece of checked-in baggage regardless of the
weight (up to 32kg per baggage).
Passengers are kindly reminded that the rule concerning the allowance
for carry-on luggage does not change. Wizz Air will be strictly applying a
€60 fee for oversized/overweight hand luggage at the gate and these bags
will have to be checked in.
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WIADOMOŚCI WIZZ
Budapeszt rządzi!
Wizz Air uruchamia nowe
połączenia i zwiększa liczbę lotów
na dotychczasowych trasach,
dodając czwartego Airbusa A320
do swojej budapeszteńskiej bazy
począwszy od 24 lipca. Oznacza
to, że w 2010 roku w Budapeszcie
spodziewany jest 20% wzrost:
Trzy połączenia dziennie
z Londynu Luton zamiast
obecnych dwóch.
Zwiększenie częstotliwości
połączeń z Brukselą-Charleroi i
Eindhoven do 11 na tydzień.
Zwiększenie częstotliwości
połączeń z Malmo/Kopenhagą,
Turku i Burgas.
Wizz Air ponownie uruchomi
loty na trasie Budapeszt – Frankfurt
Hahn (trzy razy w tygodniu) oraz
uruchomi połączenie Budapeszt –
Bari (dwa razy w tygodniu).
Po tych zmianach, oferta Wizz
Air obejmuje 23 połączenia z/do
Budapesztu.
Tu mówi Londyn!
Nasi pasażerowie mogą teraz
korzystać z częstszych lotów
pomiędzy Londynem-Luton i
dwoma przepięknymi miastami
chorwackimi, Dubrownikiem i
Splitem. Te dwie ekscytujące
nowe trasy stanowią doskonałą
podstawę do letnich wypadów
i zwiększają liczbę połączeń z
Londynu-Luton do 19.
Nadeszło lato!
Całkiem nowe letnie połączenia
są już dostępne z naszych baz
w Pradze i Klużu-Napoce. Nowe
połączenia z Pragi do Katanii
zostaną uruchomione 3 lipca,
a z Kluż do Alicante 24 lipca,
oba z częstotliwością dwa razy
w tygodniu. Dostęp do tych
sycylijskich i hiszpańskich miast
umożliwi pasażerom Wizz Air
spędzenie wakacji w nowych,
ekscytujących miejscach. Bilety
już można kupić na wizzair.com.
POLAND
LONDON

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WIZZ HÍREK
Még több járat
Budapestről!
A Wizz Air egy negyedik
Airbus A320-as repülőgéppel
bővíti budapesti fl ottáját ami
július 24-től új járatok indítását és
a meglévők sűrítését
teszi lehetővé:
London Luton reptérre a
jelenlegi napi kettő helyett
három járat indul majd.
Most már akár egy napon
belül megfordulhat Brüsszelben
és Eindhovenben, mert a járatok
száma Brüsszel Charleroi és
Eindhoven irányába heti 7-ről
11-re emelkedik.
A nagy érdeklődésre való
tekintettel Malmö/Koppenhága,
Turku és Bourgas célállomásokra
hetente egy járattal több indul,
mint eddig.
Új desztinációk: Frankfurt
Hahn útvonalon heti három
alkalommal indulnak járatok,
Olaszországban pedig megnyílik
Bari és Catania a nyaralni vágyók
nagy örömére.
BARI
A 20%-os növekedéssel a
Wizz Air már 23 célállomást
ajánl Budapestről a 2010-es
menetrendi időszakban.
Londoni nyár
Még több új járatot indít a Wizz
Air London Luton repteréről,
többek között a gyönyörű horvát
városok, Dubrovnik és Split
felé. Ezek az izgalmas, új utak
tökéletesen megfelelnek egy
kis nyári kiruccanáshoz. A Wizz
Air London Luton hálózata így
már 19 útvonalból áll.
Itt a nyár!
Új nyári járatok indulnak
Kolozsvárról és Prágából is. A
Prága-Catania járat július 3-ától,
a Kolozsvár-Alicanti járat pedig
július 24-étől hetente kétszer
lesz elérhető. Az szicíliai és
spanyol városokkal a Wizz
Air utasai új és izgalmas nyári
járatok közül válogathatnak.
A jegyek már foglalhatók a
wizzair.com weboldalon.
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ŞTIRI WIZZ
Budapesta pe val!
Wizz Air lansează noi rute şi
măreşte numărul de zboruri
pe rutele existente, alocând al
patru-lea Airbus A320 bazei din
Budapesta, începând cu 24 iulie.
Aceasta înseamnă că, în 2010,
în Budapesta, se aşteaptă o
creştere de 20%:
Trei zboruri zilnice spre
Londra Luton în loc de cele
două existente.
Creşterea frecvenţei
zborurilor pe relaţiile Bruxelles-
Charleroi şi Eindhoven până la
11 pe săptămână.
Creşterea frecvenţei zborurilor
pe rutele Malmo/Copenhaga,
Turku şi Burgas.
Wizz Air va reiniţia zborurile
pe ruta Budapesta - Frankfurt
Hahn (de trei ori pe săptămână)
şi va lansa zboruri între
Budapesta şi Bari (de două ori
pe săptămână).
După aceste modifi cări, oferta
va include 23 de zboruri ale
Wizz Air din şi către Budapesta.
Aici Londra!
Pasagerii noştri pot benefi cia
acum de zboruri între Londra
-Luton şi frumoasele oraşe
croate, Dubrovnik şi Split. Cele
două rute noi şi interesante
sunt perfecte pentru călătoriile
de vară şi măresc numărul
zborurilor din Londra Luton la 19.
A venit vara!
Rute noi, de vară, sunt deja
disponibile din bazele
Praga şi Cluj-Napoca. Noile
ROMANIA
ALICANTE
zboruri din Praga spre
Catania vor fi lansate pe
data 3 iulie iar cele dim
Cluj spre Alicante pe data
de 24 iulie.Ambele rute vor
fi operate cu o frecvenţă de
două ori pe săptămână. Noile
destinaţii siciliene şi spaniole
vor oferi pasagerilor Wizz Air,
posibilitatea de a-şi petrece
vacanţa în locuri noi
şi interesante.
Biletele sunt deja disponibile
pe wizzair.com.

BULGARIA
Будапеща е водеща!
Wizz Air стартира нови
полети и увеличава броя на
полетите по досегашните
маршрути, като допълнително
пуска от своята база в
Будапеща четвърти Airbus
A320 на 24 юли. Това
означава, че през 2010
година в Будапеща се очаква
увеличаване с 20% на:
Три полета дневно до
Лондон - Лутън вместо
досегашните два полета.
Увеличаване на честотата
на полетите до Брюксел-
Шарлероа и Айндховен до
11 полета седмично.
Увеличаване на честотата
на полетите до Малмьо/
Копенхаген, Турку и Бургас.
Wizz Air отново пуска
полети по маршрут Будапеща
– Франкфурт Хан (три пъти
седмично) и стартира полет
Будапеща - Бари (два пъти
седмично).
След тези промени
офертата на Wizz Aira включва
23 връзки от/до Будапеща.
Тук е Лондон!
Сега нашите пътници могат
да се възползват от новите
полети между Лондон–
Лутън и двата красиви
хърватски града Дубровник
и Сплит. Тези две вълнуващи
дестинации представляват
идеална възможност за летни
екскурзии и увеличават
количеството на полетите от
Лондон-Лутън на 19.
Вече е лято!
Съвсем новите летни
дестинации вече са достъпни
в нашите бази в Прага и
Клуж-Напока. Новите полети
от Прага до Катания ще бъдат
пуснати на 3 юли, а от Клуж
до Аликанте на 24 юли, и
двата полета са с честота два
пъти седмично. Достъпът до
тези сицилиански и испански
градове ще даде възможност
на пътниците на Wizz Air да
прекарат ваканцията си в
ново, вълнуващо място.
Билетите вече са достъпни
на wizzair.com.
WIZZ НОВИНИ
BUDAPEST
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WIZZ НОВИНИ
Будапешт вражає!
Починаючи з 24 липня
Візз Ейр відкриває нові
маршрути та збільшує
частоту низки вже існуючих
перельотів, додавши
четвертий літак Airbus A320
до бази в Будапешті. В
наслідок цього у 2010 році
в Будапешті очікується
збільшення кількості рейсів
на 20%:
Рейси до Лондона-Лутона
здійснюватимуться тричі
на день, порівняно з двома
щоденними рейсами на
сьогодні.
Перельоти до Брюсселя-
Шарлеруа та Ейндховена
збільшаться до 11 разів на
тиждень.
Частота перельотів до
Мальме-Копенгагена, Турку та
Бургаса також збільшиться.
Візз Ейр відновлює рейс
Будапешт – Франкфурт Хан
тричі на тиждень та відкриває
маршрут Будапешт – Барі двічі
на тиждень.
З новими можливостями
Візз Ейр пропонує мережу з 23
маршрутів із та до Будапешта.
Лондон кличе!
Тепер пасажири можуть
насолоджуватися більшою
кількістю перельотів з
Лондона-Лутона до чарівних
хорватських міст Дубровник
та Спліт. Нові захоплюючі
маршрути досконало
підходять для літніх відпусток
UKRAINE
LONDON
та збільшують кількість
напрямків з Лондона-Лутона
до 19.
Літо вже тут!
Нові літні рейси від тепер
відкриті з двох баз Візз Ейр
в Празі та Клуж-Напоці. Нові
рейси з Праги до Катанії
розпочинаються з 3 липня,
а з Клужу до Аліканте - з
24 липня. Обидва рейси
будуть здійснюватися двічі
на тиждень. Відкриття
сполучень з сицилійськими та
іспанськими містами надасть
пасажирам Візз Ейр чудові
можливості для вибору нових
літніх місць для відпочинку.
Квитки вже у продажу на
wizzair.com.

CZECH REPUBLIC
Teď je na řadě Budapešť!
Wizz Air představuje nové linky a
přidáním čtvrtého Airbusu A320
na svou základnu v Budapešti od
24. července zvyšuje počet spojů
na aktuálních trasách. Znamená
to, že v roce 2010 se v Budapešti
předpokládá 20% nárůst:
Tři spoje denně do Londýna-
Lutonu místo dvou.
Zvýšení frekvence spojů do
Bruselu-Charleroi a Eindhovenu
na 11 v týdnu.
CATANIA
Navýšení počtu spojů
do Malmö/Kodaně, Turku a
Burgasu.
Wizz Air obnoví spoje
Budapešť – Frankfurt Hahn
(třikrát týdně) a přidá nový spoj
Budapešť – Bari (dvakrát týdně).
Po výše uvedených změnách
bude v nabídce Wizz Air z/do
Budapešti 23 spojů.
Tady Londýn!
Cestující se nyní mohou těšit
WIZZ NOVINKY
z navýšení frekvence letů z
Londýna-Lutonu do překrásných
chorvatských měst Dubrovníku
a Splitu. Tyto dvě nové vzrušující
linky jsou skvělou příležitostí
pro letní výlety a počet spojů
z Londýna-Lutonu se tak zvýší
na 19.
Léto je tady!
Úplně nové letní trasy jsou
dostupné z našich základen
v Praze a v Kluž-Napoce.
Nové letecké spoje z
Prahy do Katánie budou
zahájeny od 3. července a
z Kluž-Napoky do Alicante od
24. července.
Obě linky budou provozovány
jednou týdně. Snadný přístup
k těmto sicilským a španělským
městům umožní cestujícím
Wizz Air skvělou volbu pro nové
letní destinace.
Letenky jsou k dispozici na
wizzair.com.
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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
€3.50
€2.50
Premium
French wines
0,187 L
Tiger Energy Drink
€3.50
€2.50
mineral water
sparkling / still 0,5 L
€2.50
rum / vodka / whisky
0,05 L
€4

Bake Rolls
garlic / pizza
coffee ffee
decaffeinated
cappuccino
hot chocolate
€1.50
sandwiches*
€4
€1
€2.50
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 Pringl
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
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Thierry Mugler
Angel
EDP 25ml + miniature 5ml
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EDP 30ml
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fascinates you, stirs your senses
and absorbs your emotions.”
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Lucia Radovicova, Prague
Nina
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Give yourself a ‘pick-me-up’ with these jetsetter treats! With its illuminating
and smoothing formula, Brush Concealer will help cover those bags after your
journey, while Illuminating Touch will sculpt your cheekbones and catch the light
to give a healthy glow. Then, freshen up with Gloss Menthol for a minty cool
breath sensation and you’re ready to step off the plane looking great.
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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
High Street Price ¤27
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€22
Lancôme
Tropiques Minérale
all over magic
bronzing brush.
Thanks to its exclusive
ochre-based formula,
your skin will regain a
sun-kissed glow.
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WIZZ BOUTIQUE
€40
Calvin Klein
CK Eternity Aqua for Men
EDT 50ml
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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
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Calvin Klein
Euphoria for Men
EDT 50ml
High Street Price ¤49
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Ladies’ miniatures coffret
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Azzaro
€29
Cockpit
EDT 75 ml
High Street Price ¤40
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Giorgio Armani
Aqua Di Gio Set
EDT 50ml + free aftershave
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€39.50
Hugo H Boss
EDT E 100ml
High H Street Price ¤51
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Paco Rabanne
One million
EDT 50ml
High Street Price ¤49
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Bracelet
Circular rhodium plated charms on a
rhodium-plated 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.
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earrings and matching necklaces with
zircons, two red pouches offered.

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Small shelly turtle
€13
Fun plane
Teddy bear
€12
JEWELLERY & CHILDRENS
€12
Chupa Chups
Kolorimage kit
Best of Pack 25 lollipops
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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.
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Pop-up book light
€15
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widely used as a semi-precious gemstone responsible for many beneficial
health effects including increased concentration, natural detoxification of
the body, improved sleep, relaxation and meditation.
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Money box
€9
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 Precision-
Clean brush head.
Philips Shaver HQ130
Shaves long and short stubbles.
Battery-powered for cordless shaving
with up to 60 minutes shaving time.
Battery 2 AA supplied.
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€14
Wizz Air model aircraft
€12
Key ring g aand
fridge magnets set
i product selection
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
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.
€13
€12
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Travalo
Ultra innovative atomizer allows you to make your
favourite fragrance portable with its easy-to-use
pump action. Simply remove the lid from any
fragrance, place Travlo on top and pump!
A travel essential for all, convenient, simple and
safe for taking your fragrance wherever you go.
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