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Prague

Czechia · 2h 05m direct6°7/74° colderthan homeWeather match Not what you asked for3/10Worth the bother? I wouldn’t.“Castles, bridges and beer cheaper than water. Possibly the most beautiful city you can reach in two hours.”

Paris

France · 1h 35m direct8°6/72° colderthan homeWeather match Questionable4/10Worth the bother? Think about it.“Yes, it is as good as the films. Yes, the coffee is dear. No, you do not have to climb the Eiffel Tower.”

Nice and the Riviera

France · 2h 10m direct17°6/77° warmerthan homeWeather match Excellent8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Pebbles instead of sand, rosé instead of water and Monaco a bus ride away. Very civilised.”

Barcelona

Spain · 2h 25m direct14°6/74° warmerthan homeWeather match Perfect9/10Worth the bother? Go on so.“Gaudí, tapas and a beach in the city. Mind your phone on Las Ramblas.”

Seville

Spain · 2h 35m direct21°6/711° warmerthan homeWeather match Excellent8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Flamenco, orange trees and the best tapas in Spain. Do not go in August unless you enjoy being roasted.”

Málaga

Spain · 2h 45m direct20°6/710° warmerthan homeWeather match Excellent7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“A proper city with a beach attached. Tapas portions are not a meal.”

Izmir

Turkiye · 4h 25m direct16°6/76° warmerthan homeWeather match Excellent7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Turkey without the all-inclusive wristband. Proper city, proper food, beaches up the road.”

Amsterdam

Netherlands · 1h 40m direct9°5/71° colderthan homeWeather match Not what you asked for2/10Worth the bother? Would ya bother?“Canals, museums and 800,000 bikes, all of them coming straight for you. Look both ways. Twice.”

Brussels

Belgium · 1h 45m direct8°5/72° colderthan homeWeather match Questionable3/10Worth the bother? I wouldn’t.“Chips, chocolate, waffles and 300 beers. Diet starts Monday.”

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