Complete Itinerary for a Layover in LISBON

Have you read last week's post on the beautiful islands of Cape Verde?

Well, as I went there, my flight itinerary foresaw almost an entire day in Lisbon.
No problem: My luggage was checked through, the connection from the airport to the city center couldn't be any better - hooray for Lisbon!

View from the top of Arco da Rua Augusta on the Praça do Comércio.

Let me show you how you can squeeze in an inspiring citybreak of up to 24 hours - no matter what the weather forecast says.

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mini guide to MUNICH

Munich, capital of the federal state of Bavaria, stands, of course, for the famous beer and the Oktoberfest and is practically the epitome of Germany.

With about 1.5 million inhabitants, Munich is Germany's third largest city - after Berlin and Hamburg and a great gateway for trips to many idyllic lakes and mountains. But even the city center has a rather cozy feel to it - with parks and greeneries, the river Isar, many historic buildings and fantastic museums.

Mary overlooking the Marienplatz from her column. In the backdrop Munich's most iconic symbol, the Frauenkirche, Church of Our Lady - it cannot get more Bavarian.
(Photo: Nicknicknick97, München Marienplatz , CC BY-SA 4.0)

Since Munich also has Germany's second largest airport - after Frankfurt - chances are that you have a stopover here.

If you have a layover of at least six hours, make the most of it by taking a quick ride by commuter train into the city center. This guide will lead you to the most interesting and iconic places - whether rain or shine.

If your layover is too short to squeeze in a day trip downtown - no problem, just come back for a city break like e. g. a weekend trip. This way, you'll have enough time to explore all the points of interest listed in this

mini guide to Munich

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24 hours in...AMSTERDAM

(Update December 2018)

This category 24 hours in... is designated to transform a - maybe forced - stay like a layover into a short extra-vacation. You'll see that my itinerary is so attractive and fun that you might postpone your connecting flight just to enjoy 24 hours in Amsterdam.

"Fietsen", Dutch for bicycles, everywhere in town.
Photo: Koen Smilde/iamsterdam.com

And if you're not on a layover at the capital of the Netherlands - well, you also can come visiting on purpose; even if it's only for...24 hours!

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24 hours in...MIAMI

I know it must sound totally out of line putting together an itinerary for only 24 hours for a city as big'n'busy as Miami.

Welcome to Miami - bienvenidos en Miami.

Fact is that Miami is a pivot point when it comes to travelling to Central and South America as well as the Caribbean Islands. Therefore, chances are that you have to spend a couple of hours or even one night her.

This is where my guide - for a sunny and for a rainy day - comes into the picture.

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24 hours in...MUNICH

(Update March 2019)

Munich, capital of the federal state of Bavaria, stands, of course, for the famous beer and the Oktoberfest and is practically the epitome of Germany.

With about 1.5 million inhabitants, Munich is Germany's third largest city - after Berlin and Hamburg and a great gateway for trips to many idyllic lakes and mountains. But even the city center has a rather cozy feel to it - with parks and greeneries, the river Isar, many historic buildings and fantastic museums.

Mary overlooking the Marienplatz from her column. In the backdrop Munich's most iconic symbol, the Frauenkirche, Church of Our Lady - it cannot get more Bavarian.
(Photo: Nicknicknick97, München Marienplatz , CC BY-SA 4.0)

Since Munich also has Germany's second largest airport - after Frankfurt - chances are that you have a stopover here.

If you have a layover of at least six hours, make the most of it by taking a quick ride by commuter train into the city center. This guide will lead you to the most interesting and iconic places - whether rain or shine.

If your layover is too short to squeeze in a day trip downtown - no problem, just come back for a city break like e. g. a weekend trip. This way, you'll have enough time to explore all the points of interest listed in this mini guide to Munich.

this way to read the whole story >>>

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24 hours in...Zagreb

You know like in all my "24 hours in...."-post I'm writing that there is so much more to see and one day is not enough? Well, when it comes to Zagreb, I don't. If you're not there for a conference, convention, or exhibition, a day is enough to cover the attractions, do some shopping, and have a meal of Zagorski Štrukli, dough - baked or boiled, sweet or salty - or Ćevapi, a type of traditional kebab.

So in this case,  the post is an itinerary for a layover or a shortstop on a road-trip way south e. g. to the Adriatic coast - as well as a complete guide for a city break.

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24 hours in...Vienna

On my last flight to Vienna, I was surprised how many passengers were on their way to farther destinations, i.e. in Austria's capital only on a layover. Therefore, after having already publish an extended article on my stay, I put together my best tips in this "24 hours in..."-post.

Majestic Vienna: At the Imperial Apartments of the "Albertina"

As usual, it's meant as an itinerary for just a layover or a short stop on a road-trip through Europe: Austria has eight(!) neighboring countries*!


If you have more time to enjoy Vienna, don't miss my recent post!

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24 hours in...Bangkok

After my stopover in Bangkok on the way back from my travels through Cambodia, I'm now ready to share my best tips in this brand-new "24 hours in..."-post. As usual, it's ment for just a layover or a very short break on a trip through Thailand.

Bangkok's most important sight Wat Phra Keo, part of the Royal Palace, is a must-see - whether rain or shine.

Of course in 24 hours you'll see just a fraction of all the attractions this bustling mega-city has to offer. So if you're staying longer or want to try out more, check out the Bangkok-section in my Thailand-post.

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