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TOP 3 OUR BERLIN URBAN ESCAPES Escapism is vital in ensuring that we have balance in our busy lives. Beach holidays however are not for everyone, here’s a list of our top 3 urban escapes. They’re affordable, fun and oh so BYBLE. Hipster Hideaway The ever-changing city with hidden pubs and thought-provoking street art became an ultimate destination for youngw people around the world. International Berlin Beer Festival, that set the Guinness World Record for “the longest beer garden in the world”, is a paradise for all the beer lovers who appreciate a bit of live German music. Whether you consider yourself a hipster or not, 3-5th August are the days to remember. “Berlin is the transition city, the one that everyone loves but always leaves. People come and go once they’ve found at least a part of themselves. Even though they leave, Berlin forever remains a memory of a freeway ride that made you feel ecstatic and alive.” says one resident, Hanna Sagan. WARSAW The World’s Smile Nothing makes us happier than food- it is the way to anyone’s heart after all. Copenhagen’s Cooking and Food Festival could be one of the reasons why the city is widely known as “the happiest city in the world” and is always ranked in the top 3 of that category. One of the biggest food festivals in the Northern Europe is the best way to end your summer with a bang. For those who want to burn all those calories from Nordic cuisine, the city is packed with bike lanes, picturesque boulevards and chic night clubs to sweat it all out. BYBLE1.indd 21 The Phoenix City With Warsaw’s disastrous history, no one expected the city to rise like a phoenix from the ashes. Yet, surrounded with what is still left from the gloomy past, Warsaw still managed to turn itself into one of the most modern and lively cities in the world full of open-minded people, vegan spots and gay bars. Orange Warsaw Festival showcases the best of the best of Europe’s music scene, with acts like Sam Smith, Dua Lipa and Florence + the Machine you won’t be good at saying goodbye to this beautiful city. COPENHAGEN 02/05/2018 16:59