Beaches in Paris, fine-dining in Germany, hiking in China: don’t think you know everything a destination can offer before you go there.
Tourism offices, tour companies, and guidebook writers might all be to blame for the way we perceive the travel world. It’s easy to market the obvious, and hype the stereotypes that will never challenge our assumptions.The result? We associate Switzerland with mountains, Florida with theme parks, Hong Kong with urban buzz and great food. Not wrong, but hardly insightful either. Similarly, we’d probably never think of visiting China to hike, or Germany for its contemporary cuisine.
We aren’t talking gimmicks, either. Sure, you can ski in Dubai and visit fake Swiss villages in China, but that doesn’t reveal much about the place you’re visiting. We’re talking about genuine activities and sights that will add layers to an appreciation and understanding of your destination. Germany has a further 47 two-star and 272 one-star Michelin-rated restaurants. And yes, German chefs can do the classical French and Japanese-influenced but most present modern German cuisine.Jan in Munich, which opened in 2022 and has already acquired three Michelin stars for chef Jan Hartwig’s light, elegant and flavoursome dishes designed for contemporary times. The upscale but relaxed restaurant, flooded with light and open to the kitchen, is worlds away from beer-hall dining.
Take a break from sightseeing and fusty museums and enjoy petanque, table football, an outdoor cinema, dance and yoga classes. Choose the right spot and you’ll have splendid views of the Louvre or Notre-Dame Cathedral. Other European cities with pop-up beaches include Berlin, Brussels, Budapest and Prague.
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