the best cities, the best bars and the best beers
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Welcome to Drink in the Sights, the beer drinkers travel guide to the best sights, the best bars, and the best beers in some of the greatest cities in the world. This site is dedicated to providing you with all the information you need to plan your perfect trip. We'll cover all the best bars, the best sights, and the best things to do in each city. Plus we've got 100's or if you're reading this in a few years time probably thousands of beer reviews so you'll know what to look out for.
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At the time of writing I've visited over two dozen countries and many more cities across Europe and beyond. I've taken solo trips and trips with friends and always managed to do it on a small budget so check out my guide to saving money on your holiday for loads of tips on how to travel for less. I also have two very good travelling friends who helped me write a guide to travelling with a health issue so if you have any concerns about travelling with a disability please check out their advice.
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So let me be your travel guide as we check out the incredible beaches of Jurmala near Riga in Latvia, the imperial palaces of Vienna, the giant atoms and mini monuments of Brussels, the creepy bone church of Kutna Hora near Prague and the great cathedral of Lincoln, or the madness and mayhem of Marrakech's Medina. Plus as a history graduate I'll do my best to fill you in with a bit of historical context to the sights you may want to visit.
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I'll also recommend some of the best day trips from the big cities taking you to Dracula's castle outside Bucharest or Auschwitz near Krakow. We'll see the best galleries and museums such as the Uffizi in Florence, the Devils Museum in Kaunas Lithuania and the Borg vessel like Pompidou center in Malaga and once we've done seeing all the sights we'll head off to have a beer and drink it all in.
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For me a cities bars are just as important as the major sights. They are where locals and tourists mingle, a place to sit down, take a break, and reflect on the days sightseeing.
On top of this they are often beautiful, historic landmarks in their own right, palaces that serve beer, the great elixir of life. They can have stunning views, and fascinating backstories. They are a refuge for weary travellers, and a meeting point for local revellers, they are the beating heart of the city, and the soul of the town. And if that's not enough, they also usually have free WI-FI, and provide the opportunity to empty your bladder, while almost simultaneously filling it up again, before moving on to the next sight. |
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There's so many incredible unique bars you just have to visit with whether it's the gun themed Armoury in Riga, the ruin bars of Budapest or the classic British real ale pubs of Edinburgh there's a place to drink for everyone and every pub has its own story. I do hope you enjoy my guide to the best cities, sights and bars in the world. Take care and drink in the sights.
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I would just like to add a thank you here to all the tour guides that have provided me with most the information in this site. I'd always recommend doing a walking tour of every city you visit to get your bearings, gain perspective, and learn all about the history, and the culture beyond the sights.
2021 update
I've now set up a Free Holiday Planning Service where all you have to do is contact me on the form below or via Facebook messenger and I'll help you plan your next trip. I'll look for the right flights, hotels, transfers and tours just for you, and it wont cost you a penny.