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Venice: its beauty goes beyond the romance - image credit and source - BreakingStereotypes.org
As ranked by the producers of the BreakingStereotypes.org documentary series.
Destination: Venice, Italy
Interesting websites about the city: VeneziaUnica.it, TurismoVenezia.it and Venice-Tourism.com
Is it easy to navigate around the city? Actually not the easiest, especially if you haven’t been there before - so no. Venice consists of over a 100 islands all linked and connected together. This however adds to the charm and authenticity of the city. The canals, bridges and alleyways make every trip seem like an adventure, and a cool experience getting lost - but do so during daylight... 0 points.
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Helsinki: the super green city Image credit and source: BreakingStereotypes.org
As ranked by the producers of the Breaking Stereotypes documentary series.
Destination: Helsinki, Finland.
Interesting websites about the city: hel.fi and Visitfinland.com (visitfinland.com/helsinki)
Is it easy to navigate around the city? Yes, Helsinki is a technology friendly city that has integrated the use of apps for public transport. Their bus, train, taxi and subway systems are well structured and clean too! One such example of the use of tech is the HSL Mobile ticket app. 2pts.
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Hamburg: Cultural Harbour city. Image credit and source: BreakingStereotypes.org
As ranked by the producers of the Breaking Stereotypes Documentary series.
Destination: Hamburg, Germany.
Interesting website for the city: Hamburg.com or Hamburg.de
Is it easy to navigate around the city? Yes, it is well structured with easy to use train and subway connections. 2pts
Hotels and hostels: Tons, and all over the place... 2pts
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Stockholm - energetic and progressive. Image credit and source - BreakingStereotypes.org
As ranked by the producers of the Breaking Stereotypes documentary series
Destination: Stockholm, Sweden
Interesting websites about the city: stockholm.se or international.stockholm.se and VisitStockholm.com
Is it easy to navigate around the city? Yes, it has a decent public transport system and if needed a taxi is not that far away. 2pts.
Hostels and Hotels: there are plenty - Tons, just depends on what exactly you are looking for, one interesting and budget-friendly place to stay is the Hotel Micro - hotelmicro.se. 2pts.
Best part of the city: There is so much on offer in Stockholm other than great architecture, which is always a reason to visit. If you can play, it is worth a game, set or match of Kungl. Lawn Tennis Klubben, it is pure class in a country that has a history of producing some of the world's best tennis players.
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The beauty of Manchester: a nice mix of both the city and its people. Image credit and source - BreakingStereotypes.org
Ranked by the producers of the Breaking Stereotypes documentary series.
Destination: Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
Interesting website about the city: VisitManchester.com
Is it easy to navigate around the city? Yes,. It is very simple and easy to use public transport system and if you are stuck you can grab a taxi easily. 2pts.
Hostels and hotels: Tons, there is always one available on offer - it just depends on your budget and the length of your stay. 2pts.
Best part of the city: This can be argued and debated for years. From the famed football grounds of the region's two premier league sides, to the local markets and shops. However, the centrally located Manchester Cathedral, presented a beautiful feel of English medieval times in a modern era. ManchesterCatherdral.org
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