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You could go for a run in the centre of the city, for instance through the Tiergarten. Those with a little extra time and motivation can continue through the administrative district and do a little sightseeing. Another beautiful and centrally situated jogging route winds through Berlin’s...
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In Frankfurt, you don't have to look far to find good food, which comes in generous portions and won't cost the earth. The city really is home to the frankfurter sausage, and this local delight can be found many street corners for just a few euros. Also try the popular currywurst, a sliced...
Wander across Römerberg in downtown Frankfurt and take in some of the architecture that dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Also celebrated for its architecture, as well as excellent acoustics, is the Alte Oper, built in 1880, which hosts a variety of classical concerts, operas...
For luxury accommodation in Frankfurt, try the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof (Am Kaiserplatz, Frankfurt 60311, Ph: 49-69-21502), the Jumeirah Frankfurt (Thurn-und-Taxis Platz 2, Frankfurt 60313, Ph: 49-69-506-0053), or the Kempinski Hotel Gravenbruch Frankfurt (Graf zu Ysenburg und Buedingen...
The best way to travel around Frankfurt is to use the public transport system – Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) – which includes the subway (U-Bahn), S-Bahn, tram and bus. A Tageskarte (24-hour pass) is valid on all these services and costs 6.20 euros. For connections to the suburbs...
Frankfurt is Europe's second-largest airport and one of the best-equipped in the world, with plenty of bars, restaurants, shops and services — you can even get a massage or a haircut. If you’re traveling light, then take the S-Bahn train from Terminal 1 Regionalbahnhof to Frankfurt...
The hot dog is a Chicago institution. Hot Doug’s takes that tradition and spins it in crazy, tasty directions. Be prepared to stand in line at this “Encased Meat Emporium” for specials ranging from Caribbean goat sausage with roasted plantains to cherry and apple...
One of the best ways to take in the sights and get a feel for the city's history as the birthplace of the modern high-rise is to take an architectural tour. The Chicago Architectural Foundation offers boat, walking and bus tours led by well-informed locals.
The Art Institute of...
For a luxury stay in Chicago, try the Waldorf Astoria (11 E. Walton, Chicago, Ill., 60611, Ph: 1-312-646-1300) or the Park Hyatt (800 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill., 60611, Ph: 1-312-335-1234). You’ll find upscale accommodation at the Radisson Blu Aqua (221 N. Columbus Drive,...
The best way to navigate the city itself is to use the city's efficient public transport system, CTA, comprised of buses and elevated “L” trains with single-ride fares of US$2.25. Enquire about one, three or seven-day unlimited ride cards. Plan your trip using the CTA Trip Planner...
The main airport is O'Hare International, located 17 miles northwest of downtown. You can get downtown via an airport shuttle, such as Go Airport Express, for about US$25 one way. The cheapest (and often the fastest) option is to take the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line “L”...
