Marco Kohns is a Growth Coordinator who was born near Frankfurt and previously lived in Berlin. He optimizes our growth strategies as he travels across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, getting the inside scoop on hidden gems, local culture, and scenic escapes in nature. If you read one of our guides on these regions, Marco has probably experienced it firsthand!
Typically, Stockholm isn't a destination that you think of when it comes to beaches and that's a shame. The areas around the city offer plenty of refreshing places to take a dip and appreciate some coastal scenery.
Beaches may not be the first thing you want to visit in Copenhagen, but the surrounding area has plenty of spots for water and relaxation. From white sand beach locations to popular beach spots near fishing village harbors, there is a beach for every preference near the Danish capital.
Although many of Dublin's beaches aren't ideal for swimming, the scenery makes these coastal spots worth the trip. From rugged cliffs to towering peaks set against Dublin Bay, Dublin beaches are postcard perfect, especially when the sun's out.
Whether it’s visiting a UNESCO World Heritage Site or simply soaking up the sun on Princes' Islands, there are so many destinations for day trips and weekend getaways from Istanbul.
While it might not be your first inclination when you’re planning your trip to Istanbul, taking a trip to the beach is an awesome way to spend an afternoon or even a full weekend getaway. Located along the Bosphorus Strait between the European and Asian continents, Istanbul is surrounded by water, so choosing which beach to go to may require some guidance.
Geneva is a notoriously expensive Swiss city, but by finding reasonable accommodations, cheap food, free things to do, and affordable bars, you can make the most of a limited budget here.
Heuston Station is the largest station in Dublin. Opened with just two platforms in 1846, it now boasts nine platforms and sees a footfall of more than 22 thousand passengers per day. The station is a hub with links to many different parts of the country, including tourist hotspots such as Cork.
For a transport hub that has been operating for almost two hundred years, Bruges Train Station is a modern and organized installation, but one with lots of architectural character.
Oslo is regularly voted as the city with the highest standard of living in the world, so it should come as no surprise that the main railway station is regarded as being well above par. It is bright, modern, and, in keeping with much of the rest of the country, extremely efficient.
The Hauptbahnhof is Berlin's main railway station. Opened in 2006, it was the culmination of plans going back to 1989 when, following the fall of the Berlin Wall, integration of transport became necessary. The station is one of several hubs in Germany where various lines interconnect at critical transport points.
Land at Geneva Airport and not only will you be landing at the second busiest airport in Switzerland, but you’ll also be landing at one with a fantastic and very scenic alpine backdrop. From the airport's singular runway there are amazing vistas of the snow-capped Alps and stunning Lake Geneva.
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