Tag: weather-proof-travel
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Marseille’s Best Season Isn’t Summer
The first mistake is assuming Marseille only works in beach weather. In July and August, the city is often all bright light, long queues, and the kind of heat that makes even a short walk feel like a negotiation. I’d argue the better plan is to come when the water is still there, but the…
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Sofia for a Rainy Weekend: Museums, Cafés, Tram Rides
Rain changes a city’s personality, and in Sofia it does so without much drama. The pavements glisten, the tram windows fog, and suddenly the best plan is not to rush at all. I would treat a wet weekend here as a licence to move slowly, stay dry between short walks, and let the city reveal…
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Why Tallinn’s Rainy Days Are Secretly the Best Days
The first thing I do when rain moves in is stop apologising for it. In Tallinn, that shift matters. The city doesn’t need perfect weather to work; it needs a coat, decent shoes, and a slightly slower schedule. Rain cleans up the view, trims the crowds, and gives the old streets a better attitude. The…
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Sarajevo for a Rainy Weekend: Indoor Plans That Work
When the rain starts in Sarajevo, I do not rush to “make the best of it.” I adjust. The city is compact enough that a wet weekend can still feel elegant if you keep your plans indoors and your walking sensible. The trick is to treat the weather as a filter, not a problem. Sarajevo’s…
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How to spend a rainy first day in Tirana
The first mistake is to treat rain like a setback. In Tirana, it is more of a scheduling prompt: slow down, start indoors, and let the city reveal itself in layers rather than in a sprint between photo stops. That matters on a first day, when the impulse is usually to cover everything at once.…
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A Rainy Weekend in Copenhagen That Still Works
Rain is not a reason to cancel Copenhagen. It is a reason to stop pretending you were going to spend the whole weekend outdoors in perfect Scandinavian light anyway. Weather changes that calculation quickly, which is why How to Choose Your Copenhagen Base Without Overpaying is worth checking before you commit to the day. The…
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The Brussels Airport Choice That Saves the Most Time
The wrong airport choice can turn a neat weekend in Brussels into a long, fussy commute before you have even unpacked your charger. I see this mistake all the time: people book the cheapest flight, then spend the first hour of the trip negotiating trains, taxis, and mild regret. Time, in this city, is often…
Prague’s Best Cafés for a Slow, Rainy Morning
A calm, practical guide to Prague cafés that suit a slow rainy morning, from grand coffee rooms to neighbourhood spots for reading, planning, and lingering.
