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P19 COPENHAGEN P12 BARCELONA P24 BUDAPEST P20 ITALY P17 LONDON
Warp your perceptions Savages open up about Manager Bernd The best cakes and The world’s longest tunnel
at an optical art fears, influences and Storck on Hungary’s sweet treats to try slide opens inside the
exhibition touring recent victory across the nation ArcelorMittal Orbit

BARCELONA

vage
Sa
force
All-female post-punk band Savages on gigging
post-Pussy Riot, their new monster of a record,
JON ENOCH

and playing Primavera Sound this season

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he moody, all-black-wearing four- Our music is quite philosophical, we

T piece Savages have had a blinding
start to the year. The London-based
try to give people a platform to express
their own ideas; no one wants to be told
band’s aggressive new album, Adore Life, what to think. The world is vastly com-
thunders along with loud guitar riffs and plicated, there are different things going
has been a darling of the critics. In the on in different places. You can’t speak to
midst of a worldwide tour that so far has everyone on every different topic pos-
seen the band play every kind of gig from sible. We are not in the same place now
a rowdy 8am breakfast performance to as we were in the 70s when you could be
a death-defying show where lead singer really specific about things, you would be
Jehnny Beth did a god-like walk above missing so much.
the crowd, as hands from every angle
rose up to support her shins, drummer The show will be as solid and crazy
Fay Milton opens up as before and
about touring… louder. We’ve
One of our first really prepared
It wasn’t long after really good for this tour, and
Pussy Riot had been we’ve beefed
put in jail that we were shows was in up the show –
asked to play in Moscow. Poland. recently, we went
We definitely discussed to LA and started
it as a band and we Everyone went working with a
decided that if we did
not play, then girls and
crazy and lighting designer.
We also got our
young people wouldn’t partied hard sound up to
get to see us and what scratch, and we’ve
we are doing. For us it’s better to go and got a whole new team on our shows.
show what we are doing and share it. The
people who are going to come to our gigs Adore Life is a monster of a record,
are not the enemy. If it was 30 years ago, but a monster with a big heart. It’s warm,
maybe we wouldn’t be playing in South it’s about love, it’s about all the crazy,
Africa, but these are different times. mad sides of love, the tender sides of love
and the sexy sides of love. It needs to be
One of the things that makes music listened to and experienced live. Come to
worthwhile is being able to commu- the show.
nicate with people over vast distances,
which wouldn’t be possible in everyday Primavera is such an amazing fes-
life. It’s completely surreal to play in a tival, the line-up is so great, particularly
remote corner of the globe and it’s amaz- this year. We’re playing on the same stage
ing that people know the words to your as Radiohead, so I’m pretty excited at the
song. In some places, people know the prospect of hanging around and watch-
words to songs that aren’t even released. ing those guys. We’re going to stay there,

Don’t leave without seeing these Primavera acts...

PJ HARVEY GOAT TAME IMPALA

The singer-songwriter and poet will be a A mask-wearing Swedish experimental The Australian psychedelic rockers just
dominant force on stage – expect anything fusion music group weaving together rock, bagged a Brit Award for best international
from blues and punk to gentle melodies. Afrobeat, funk, chanting and tribal. band – their trippy secret is out.
 On the road

MY FAVOURITE CITY
One of my favourite cities
is Barcelona. We’ve been
there tonnes of times
before the band, it’s full
of tiny streets and full of
interesting bars and shops.
You have the beach there
and there’s this real sunny,
relaxed vibe about the
place. It seems like the
ultimate city to live in.

I NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT

Teabags. If you’re particular
about tea like I am, you
need to keep your teabags
close. If you turn up in Italy
watch the bands all night and be hanging went crazy and partied hard. It was a ON THE and you want a rooibos tea
out – we don’t have to rush off. really great show. It was amazing for us FENCE then you have to bring that
(From left) with you – it’s very easy
to find all these people who really loved Drummer Fay
Milton, lead
to get coffee but not so
I really like playing festivals. I love the music and really got it and were just easy to get your favourite
singer Jehn-
all of our shows, I love playing smaller there to have a good time. We’re hoping ny Beth, bass tea. Also, 3G connection is
shows, but I love the festival crowd, you to play that festival again. player Ayse nt.
important.
Hassan, gui-
get such a lot of people, and people who tarist Gemma
have never seen you before, and everyone We try and explore the city we Thompson
is in the party mood. are in when we are touring,
although we have to try to not stay up
One of our first really good shows too late after a show so that we can get
was in Poland at a festival called up in the morning and go and see stuff.
OFF Festival, for us it was amazing. We We’ve had some amazing experiences
turned up in Poland, none of us had ever around Europe.
been there before, and we had no idea if To watch Savages at Primavera Sound, TOP TRAVELVEL TIP
ce of ttravelling
My best piece
anyone liked our music there. We were visit primaverasound.com for more info.
advice is don’t drink alcohol
just strangers showing up. As we were
on the plane. Stay hydrated,
setting up there wasn’t a single person in Wizz Air flies then you will arrive fresh
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Into the deep

Where to watch daredevil divers jump from
27m-high platforms in the coming months

topping at various towering cliff edges around Europe, the continent’s best high
S divers are set to battle it out for glory. Czech pro cliff-diver Michal Navrátil (right)
is taking part in the competition and his training involves travelling the world looking
for practice locations: “There are many things I have to check – how to get to the place
from where I will jump, how to climb back, and the most important bit, the depth of
the ocean,” he says. “When I’m standing at the platform I can feel the wind five times
more than on the ground (especially when only wearing Speedos). Added to my
nerves, that cold wind makes my body tight. On the edge I look down and
the water is waiting for me – so is a very hard impact.” Despite the risks
involved, the adrenalin rush is entirely worth it, explains Navrátil. “It’s
the right balance of excitement and fear,” he says. The only equipment
he needs to somersault and twist in the air? “Shoes,” says Navrátil,
“because sometimes the depth is not optimal, and I don’t
want to break my heels.” Ouch. Watch these
seawater supermen and women in action in
Italy’s Polignano a Mare near Bari, Bosnia
and Herzegovina’s Mostar and France’s
La Rochelle in the coming months.
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KAUNAS

Town planning
of the future
One Kaunas-based artist hopes to transform the city
with a creative makeover that would do Banksy proud
adas Šimkus is a street artist from studio Gyva Grafika, who in his spare time
T likes to brighten up the city. See his current pieces, including a psychedelic
pipe-smoking gentleman (right) at Jonavos g. 3, and a painted underpass at the
junction between Savanorių pr. and Žemaičių g. Future projects planned by Šimkus
include dressing drab buildings with flowers, faces and doodles (see design above).
To help transform Kaunas, contact Šimkus on the studio website. gyvagrafika.lt

LONDON

A slide for grown-ups

Those who watched the 2012 London Olympics will
probably remember seeing a giant red structure that
looked like a helter-skelter, otherwise known as the
ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture by Turner-Prize winning
artist Sir Anish Kapoor. It’s never actually been possible
to slide down it – until now. In May, a giant slide will open
right in the centre of the structure. Measuring around 178m
long and 76m high, it will be the world’s longest tunnel
slide, with riders reaching speeds of up to 24km per hour.
arcelormittalorbit.com

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COPENHAGEN SIBIU

Believe your eyes Preserved

Denmark’s experimental visual laboratory will ink
leave you amazed
At Brasov’s Museum of Urban
Civilisation, see tattoos on the very skin
they were drawn on 100 years ago

Experts reckon that tattoos in Romania

date back to Neolithic times. Some may
think it was only drunken sailors and
ladies of the night sporting permanent
body art, but in the Middle Ages they
were exclusively fashionable among
the Romanian upper classes, for whom
tattoos were a sign of modernity.
This season, Brasov’s Museum of
Urban Civilisation will be showcasing
real tattoos on real preserved skin.
Disgusting and fascinating, some of
the exhibits still have hairs sticking out.
The exhibition will explain how these
marks symbolised heritage and faith,
as well as being erotic icons. A History
of Symbols: Tattooing in Romania
is running at the museum in Brasov,
accessible from Sibiu until 30 April.
mcubrasov.ro

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WOJCIECH FANGOR/ PH. POUL BUCHARD/ BROENDUM &CO

he image above is just a taster of what you can experience at the Eye
T Attack exhibition put on by Copenhagen’s Louisiana Museum this
season. More than 40 artists will show 100 works aimed at bending and
warping your perception with clever shapes and colours. Optical art
became fashionable in the 1950s when it appeared in popular culture on
everything from album covers to pencil dresses. At the exhibition, you’ll
learn about the science and the psychology of perception through subtle
yet disorienting works including paintings, objects, mobile sculptures,
light works, and large environments. en.louisiana.dk

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ITALY

Taste la dolce vita

Italian dessert fiend Laura Zavan’s new book is all
about her native treats, cakes and desserts

hen you eat Italian desserts, you’re really tasting the region they come
“W from,” explains Laura Zavan, whose book Dolce is all about the sweet life.
For Zavan, travelling and eating go hand in hand and help form a sensory bond with a
place. “Touching, smelling and tasting food all adds to your impression of a city,” she
says. Here’s the author’s insider guide on where to enjoy the best in Italian treats.

BRATISLAVA

Tell no one
Slovakia now has its own version of Secret
Cinema – and it’s better than we could have
possibly imagined

UNIQUE CINEMA IMAGE: MATEJ FABIANEK

The crew at Unique Cinema are gearing
up for their next immersive theatre and
NOTO, SICILY NAPLES, CAMPANIA
Top patisserie Caffé Sicilia only uses For babà e sfogliatelle (cream-filled
film experience in Bratislava. Past events
seasonal ingredients. Try cassata (sponge pastries) go to Scaturchio, while Bellavia
have included the Slovakian premiere of
cake), cannoli (crispy tubes filled with sweet sells divine caprese (chocolate and almond
The Great Train Robbery set outdoors in
riccotta), and brioche with gelato – they all cake) and Leopoldo has the best zeppole
between vintage railway trains, including
taste like heaven! (deep-fried dough balls).
a 1920s steam train, all hired especially
for the event. The second ever Unique
Cinema event required people to meet
in a location in the city from where they

VISIT MURDOCHBOOKS.CO.UK FOR MORE ON DOLCE AND ITALIAN DESSERT RECIPES.

were transported to an abandoned old
factory; organisers had splashed the
venue’s walls with blood and written scary
slogans on rags hanging around the place,
while live musicians played eerie music in
the background. The result was a chilling
atmosphere plus a screening of horror
film Gothika. The next event is set to take
place in late spring, and although at the
time of writing it’s not known what the
subject will be, we do know that it will be
an interactive city adventure with the usual
VENICE, VENETO TURIN, PIEDMONT
At Pasticceria Tonolo try the meringue, Taste the divine, creamy panna cotta at
theatrical edge. Visit uniquecinema.sk
bigné (deep-fried choux pastry), and the Ristorante Consorzio, or try brutti ma buoni
for updates on the event, which is usually
special doughnut for carnival, fritole. For (crunchy almond biscuits) at Baratti &
announced a month in advance.
hot chocolate, try Caffé Florian on Piazza Milano. Meanwhile, Ziccat is the place for
San Marco, possibly the world’s oldest cafe. traditional gianduia chocolates.
Wizz Air flies
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BUDAPEST

Thirty years
of hurt
After three decades in football’s wilderness,
Hungary’s national side are playing in Euro 2016.
Manager Bernd Storck talks team preparations

oys!” exhorts captain Balázs professionalism and training methods

“B Dzsudzsák in the dressing room
of Hungary’s national football team.
Storck has brought to his Hungarian
team have pulled them back into the
“Can you hear that noise outside? That’s limelight. “When I stepped into this job
20,000 people right behind us! And not I knew I had to change the style,” says
just them. Around the world, there are the affable former Borussia Dortmund
10, 15 million Hungarians watching on full-back. Storck is shaking up the entire
TV. No-one can take this away from us. team. “Not just the tactics but the coach-
Least of all Norway!” ing staff itself,” says Storck. “This is a
Until one unforgettable night in new start – this could be a new direction
Budapest last winter, Hungary’s national for Hungarian football,” he adds.
football team had been on the sidelines Except for major finals every two sum-
since the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. mers, national teams usually play every
Thirty years of failing to qualify for two or three months. Storck insisted that
a major tournament came to a dra- the Hungarian FA now hire a full-time
matic end when the team, coached by coaching team to work around him.
Germany’s Bernd Storck and captained “I saw this as the perfect opportunity to
by Dzsudzsák, beat Norway to reach Euro take a new direction,” he says.
2016 in France. Controversially, before the play-off
“The atmosphere was simply fantas- with Norway Storck had insisted that the
tic,” says Storck, who was only appointed domestic league calendar be suspended.
as manager last July. “The weight of “I wanted to prepare my team properly,”
expectation had been so heavy, given the he says. “Speed trials, co-ordination tests
past history.” – I had five whole days to get everyone up HUNGARY TEAM BY NUMBERS
Everyone at the full Groupama Arena to scratch.”
in Budapest that night, including Storck Having coached the promising
and the players (who went back onto the Hungarian under-20 side at the U20
pitch after the match to sing a spontane- World Cup last June, Storck was well
ous, communal rendition of the national aware of the young players at his
anthem with a still-packed stadium), was disposal. He took a gamble on untried This is the year the team arrives on the
all too aware of the past. players at this level. “In Germany we world stage by winning the Olympic
BARICSA GÁBOR

Hungary had reached two World say that if the player is good enough, it gold medal in Finland. In the crowd is Sir
Stanley Rous of the English FA, who invites
Cup finals either side of the war and doesn’t matter how old he is. Age doesn’t
Hungary to play England.
lost them both, but now the German matter.” Storck fielded 21-year-old László

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In November 1953, Hungary go to Wembley. The amount of goals Hungary score against The most goals the Hungary team has
Players Ferenc Puskás, József Bozsik and England at the Népstadion stadium in scored in an international tournament, at
Nándor Hidegkuti school England with a 1954 (now known as the Ferenc Puskás the 1954 world cup. That team also holds
6-3 win, now an iconic number. Hidegkuti stadium). The final score is 7-1, England’s the record for the highest average goals
even names his Budapest bar ‘6:3’. heaviest defeat to this day. scored per match (2.72).

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HOW TO
ATTEND A
GAME AT
HUNGARY’S
MANY
STADIUMS…

Groupama Aréna, Budapest

The new home of Hungary’s
record champions
Ferencvárosi TC, the arena
holds 24,000 at full capacity.
Here Hungary beat Norway
2-1 in the Euro 2016 qualifier.
The Hungary team, coached Kleinheisler, who hadn’t played for his club in months. “I knew him
by German Bernd Storck
fradi.hu and captained by Balázs
very well,” says Storck. “I saw how hard he worked in training. I was
Dzsudzsák, celebrates after convinced he was ready.”
Stadion Hidegkuti Nándor beating Norway in the Euro The other untested youngster was Ádám Nagy, just turned 20. Both
2016 qualifiers.
The Budapest stadium and proved crucial, Kleinheisler scoring the only goal on his debut in
location of cult 80s footie
Norway. “He repaid my faith many times over!” laughs Storck.
film Escape to Victory is being
Captain Dzsudzsák, in floods of tears on the final whistle, gathered
rebuilt. It’s due to reopen in
his men round a bemused Storck to lift him up and throw him into the
2016 with a friendly match
against Sporting Lisbon.
WATCH night sky.
mtkbudapest.hu HUNGARY “I’m not worried about the future,” says the confident manager after
LIVE the match. “Even now I’m building up the team for September’s qualify-
Bozsik Stadion, Budapest Hungary v Austria, ing matches for the 2018 World Cup.”
Named after legendary player June 14, Bordeaux Looking ahead to the tournament, the club’s first game in France will
József Bozsik, this historic
arena is being upgraded by
be key, explains Storck. “It’s going to be so important not to lose the
Hungary v Iceland, first game. If we can at least get a draw against Austria, we will have got
Honvéd owner George F
June 18, Marseille off to a good start.
Hemingway. honvedfc.hu
“This summer these young Hungarian players can prove to the world
Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen Hungary v Portugal,
how good they are. They won’t have a better opportunity,” he says.
The first of Hungary’s new June 22, Lyon
wave of football stadiums
Wizz Air flies to Budapest and Debrecen.
to be built, Debrecen’s Euro 2016 uefa.com
Book online at wizzair.com
20,000-capacity Nagyerdei
Stadion was unveiled in 2014.
nagyerdeistadion.hu CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE DOMINATE EURO 2016
Puskás Ferenc Stadion Eight more Central and Eastern European national sides will join Hungary at Euro 2016. Those fighting for the cup are:
Hungary’s national stadium
is currently being completely
rebuilt for Euro 2020 in
Budapest. Later renamed
after the nation’s most famous
player, the original was built in
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 INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE NETWORK

P58 ENGLAND’S P48 GOTHENBURG:

WEIRDEST SPORT MUSIC CITY OF THE
Why cheese is so NORTH
important to one Meet the people
Gloucester village rocking out in Sweden’s
second city

P42 WEIRD AND

P68 SECRET IBIZA BIKE WONDERFUL SHOPS
TRAILS Inside Berlin’s hip boutiques
Bored of the bars? Try and markets
cycling instead of partying
on the island

P30 FOOD TRUCKS EUROPE

We visit Bucharest, Brussels and Budapest to
discover an eating revolution in the making

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 Words: Jade Bremner
Photo: Jon Enoch

STREET FOOD
REVOLUTION
With Europe set to hold the largest food truck festival in the
world, we visit three cities leading the way when it comes to
meals on wheels, and meet the heroes in the hatches

ood trucks are a strange phenomenon. More In the 2000s the movement gained momentum
 F people than ever are swapping their former
careers to work in a tiny space, slaving over a
and credibility in the United States, when these
previously known ‘roach coaches’ became a
hot grill or oven, all in a bid to make tasty eats solution for struggling chefs hit by the financial
for hungry punters. We speak to a former CFO of crisis. Combined with the hipster street-food
a big book retailer, two PHD Biology graduates trend, social media and people’s need to eat
and a former Michelin chef, among other people, more affordable food, the food truck movement
who’ve given up their old jobs to prepare food in quite literally gathered speed.
a van. We also find three of the best food truck After a run of food scandals across the world,
events to visit this year, plus the top dishes to try consumers more than ever want to know what
in each place. they are eating, says Fabrice Willot, President
Travel, community, quality food and freedom of the Belgian Food Truck Association. “Food
are things all food truck owners rave about, but trucks solve all these problems,” he says. “The
of course food trucks are not a new phenomenon food truck is an open, interactive kitchen. The
– they’ve existed in various forms for decades. consumer sees the products and how they are
Ice cream vans are as much a part of British prepared, they can chat with the chef and share
culture as waffle vans are in France, yet in recent their passion for food. These are real people,
years the concept of a meal on wheels has mor- and this return to the source of the ‘real’ adds to
phed into something much more sophisticated. the success of the food truck.”

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IDEAS > BRUSSELS Nina Perso, Nina.Nina
Perso’s best Italian-inspired
offerings include a wood-
fired sandwich of puccia,
(small round bread) filled
with filano (slightly smoked
cheese), as well as plenty
of piadina – flat bread
sandwiches filled with
ham, cheese, rucola and
much besides. Perso loves
“seeing people smile when
they eat my food. I love
interacting with people,
we laugh, we talk, and we
enjoy a simple life.”

BRUSSELS
ninafoodtruck.be

Kim McGinley, Brunchies

Serving Irish breakfast
quiche, loaded with sau-
sages, bacon and pudding
or Baileys cheesecake and
THE GOURMET TRUCKS Irish scones with cream and
Swapping the greasy mass-produced jam, McGinley has brought
burger for organic, locally sourced the flavours of the Emerald
produce, and hand-crafted creations Isle to Brussels’ food truck
scene. “Trucks offer food
from wagyu steak sandwiches to hand-
that isn’t necessarily readily
made chilli con carne quiches, Brussels or easily available in your
food-truckers are a talented bunch. area. They can allow you
They’re going to show off their creations to try things you haven’t
in the city at the largest food truck festi- tried before,” says McGinley.
val in the world this May. “When you go up to a food
truck, you’re often coming
“There are now approximately 200
into contact with the person
food trucks in Belgium,” explains Willot.
who sourced and cooked
It’s easy to see why Belgium is one of the the food themselves – that’s
leading cities for food trucks in Europe. something people really
A governing body helps eliminate the appreciate.” brunchies.be
concerns often surrounding food trucks,
keeping them to a standard suitable for Conny Van Wauwe,
Foodies on Tour
the market and helping food truck own-
Stop by for a ciabatta
ers communicate with the municipalities. entrecote – bread with a
“If we see food truck owners using bad red pepper tomato salsa,
ingredients we will ask them to leave,” a horseradish dressing on
explains Willot, who takes pride in his rocket salad, and succulent
nation’s new-found eating industry. slices of grilled entrecote.
As Brussels is the centre of Europe, and “As a CFO, I was good in
business, but it came with
a melting pot of culture, it seems fitting
challenges, like financing
to hold the event in his hometown, he or restructuring. Decisions
says. “The Flemish are big eaters, exper- that are good for the future
imental and open-minded.” The Brussels of the company could have
Bilingual food truck owner The man in charge Fabrice
Food Truck Festival is expecting 100,000 Kim McGinley has put all of Willot, the president of the a negative impact on indi-
visitors, who will digest the delights of her personality into her bright Belgian Food Truck Associa- vidual lives and not always
pink truck Brunchies, serving tion, tucks into a freshly made make people happy,” says
more than 100 food trucks in Brussels cheesecake and quiche (top) ciabatta (bottom right) Van Wauwe. “I want to
over 3km in the historic city centre.
make people happy with
Former project manager Nina Perso what I’m doing. Making fine
will cook from her food truck (named food does that.” facebook.
Nina.Nina) at the event. “I lost com/foodiesontour

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The wheel deal

Meet these smiley chefs this
spring in Brussels, including
Kim McGinley (top left), Conny
Van Wauwe (middle left) and
Nina Perso (top right). Try one
of the melt-in-the-mouth ciab-
atta entrecotes from Foodies
on Tour (below), made with
locally raised beef, served
with pepper tomato salsa, and
horseradish dressing

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my job early last year and it took a few Christophe Jeghers,

months to think about my future career Caravan Kitchen
The best sellers at Caravan
life,” she explains. “Conscious that we
Kitchen are the freshly
have only one life and I’d spent enough baked bagels with grilled
time in the office, I wanted to have a job chicken, bacon, cheddar,
that really fitted with my personality and vegetables and homemade
interests. Since I was a child I wanted to artisanal Belgian sauce.
become a chef. After being a mother it is “This is my dream job,
the most complete job I ever had in my I can’t think of anything
I’d rather be doing,” says
life, and trust me, I am not stopping any
Jeghers, who has owned
time soon.” his truck for two years.
Conny Van Wauwe made an equally big caravankitchen.be
career shift. Formerly the chief finan-
cial officer of a big book retailer, Van Amandine Saulnier
Wauwe one day packed it all in to open and Marc Keruzore,
her own restaurant on wheels. “I’d always Instant Breizh
Bringing a French flavour
dreamed of running a small restaurant,
to Brussels, this traditional
but never dared to take this step,” she creperie offers goodies
explains. “The high cost of investments such as La Bayonnaise
in property and staff worried me the – a savoury crepe with
most. Starting a food truck was less of an Bayonne ham, mushroom,
investment than a restaurant, plus it is an a creamy sauce and parsley,
rucola and Emmental
upcoming business in Belgium and a new
cheese. These PHD gradu-
trend of outdoor dining.” Her decision
ates love the travel involved
was a life-changing one. “I’m a com- and lack of routine in their
pletely different person. I enjoy living by job. “Science and cooking
the moment and planning new adven- are the same,” explains
tures. Every day is different. At festivals, Saulnier. “Creating a new
people often come and compliment me recipe is like creating a new
experiment. You have to try
on the food,” she says. “It is a real pleas-
different settings before
ure to spoil people with your food and finding the one that makes
your recipes.” your recipe yummy.” face-

BRUSSELS
book.com/instantbreizh

Giuseppe Daidone,
Gio’s Strada
From tasty meatballs
in a rich sauce, melting
Burratina cheese with fresh
tomatoes and home-
THE made pasta with a wide
BRUSSELS FOOD choice of delicious sauces
TRUCK FESTIVAL – have it all at these little
1.5m food trucks. Giuseppe
This mammoth event will see over
Daidone was a director of
100 trucks congregate in one place. an industrial cleaning com-
The adventurous can buy a discovery pany with 200 employees.
pass that will allow you to sample a Now he owns a food truck
number of vans. Plus, at the event – business. “We have got
the European Food Truck Awards, access to so many events
Being your own boss Close quarters and had so many experi-
free-entry, 6–8 May. bel- “I go where I want when “We’ve learned more about
ences through these little
gianfoodtruckfestival.be I want,” says Christophe each other than ever before,”
Jeghers (top right) of Caravan says David Daidone of father- food trucks,” says David.
Kitchen and-son team Gio’s (bottom) giosstrada.be

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IDEAS > BUCHAREST

THE HIPSTER TRUCKS Florin Scarlat, Squadra

Introducing Romania’s first ever food Squadra offers Italian-style
truck park – Food Hood, opening in pizza, with thin crusts made
from basil and oregano-in-
Bucharest’s Old Town this April. The
fused aromatic dough
dynamic space has floors slathered with and home-made tomato
sand, projector images on the walls and sauce. Scarlat recommends
retro vehicles everywhere. Victor Stancu the classic Parma pizza.
and Irina Ianciuș are the brains behind “There’s a lot of flexibility,
the project. unlike a restaurant,” he says.
“If someone wants some-
“We’re redefining the idea of entertain-
thing special, we can make
ment in the old town,” explains Stancu. it.” Don’t forget to take
“People think of this area as bars with a peek inside his vintage
loud music and half-naked girls. Instead 1974 Mercedes truck. Like a
we’re going to bring the seaside to the home kitchen, the space has
centre.” cookbooks and flowers on
Born in Bucharest, Stancu spent years shelves. squadrapizza.ro

working as an artist manager for interna-

Valentin Rusan & Razvana
tional musicians, including Morcheeba Cismigiu, Furgoneta
and Killa Kela, and working with the Choose from guacamole,
likes of Pharrell Williams, and Maxi Jazz jalapenos on your dog or
from Faithless. “We did events all over cheddar cheese and cara-
Europe, I had my club nights in different melised onion with a side of
cities. I’ve been working with food and Romanian pickled cabbage.
“We use local suppliers
entertainment my whole life,” he says.
for everything, except the
“For me, food trucks are as much about buns. Ingredients are fresh,
the music and atmosphere as they are and we hand-make the
about the food.” sauces,” explains Cismigiu.
Selling food from around the world “It’s so important to have
The urban oven Face to face
(including Mexican, Italian and fresh ingredients, it gives
The Squadra pizza truck has “I really like the personal
our hot dogs a totally
Romanian), Stancu and Ianciuș invite a real clay oven (bottom left) interaction with the custom-
inside the van, for freshly er, you connect better,” says different taste.” facebook.
Food Hood guests to get comfortable. cooked thin-crust pizza Squadra owner Scarlat com/furgoneta
“Take off your shoes, dip your toes in the

BUCHAREST
sand, and relax on one of the deckchairs
or hammocks,” says Ianciuș. “Some
places in the Old Town are quite aggres-
sive in the way that they serve you,” adds
Stancu. “Our place will be relaxing and
unpretentious.” The mini-festival-style
space is a mash-up of different events.
There will be German-style beer tables, around the US. “I wanted to do something
a wine-bar, photo exhibitions, vinyl on my own and start something from FOOD
markets, kids’ play days, and even foam scratch,” says Cismigiu, who’s plastered HOOD
parties. “It’s a place for everybody,” his van with phrases like ‘eat now, diet With an official launch party
continues Stancu, who’s refurbished later’. “I couldn’t stand the office part in May, Stancu has high hopes
a number of communist vehicles, and of my old job,” he says. “At Food Hood, for Food Hood’s upcoming events.
fitted them out with top-of-the-range we’re happy and fun guys and we get to Watch this space for an appearance
sound systems. meet lots of people.” Meanwhile, Florin from DJ First Rate (of Morcheeba and
American-style hotdog truck, Scarlat ran a Polish chain restaurant for Scratch Perverts), plus British rapper
Furgoneta, is another example of creative 10 years, before launching his pizza truck, Normski, who will DJ and exhibit
flair unleashed. The owners, software Squadra, in the park. “Food trucks, are a his photography in a vintage
developer Valentin Rusan and former TV new concept in Romania,” he says. “This bus. facebook.com/food-
producer Razvana Cismigiu, are life-long phenomenon is only just starting; it’s the hoodbucharest/
friends who teamed up after travelling beginning of something big.”

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A fresh start
Food Hood owners Victor
Stancu and Irina Iancius stand
in front of a vintage truck at
Food Hood (top left). With
food trucks costing as little
as ¤30,000, it’s a great start
for young entrepreneurs, say
Furgoneta owners Valentin
Rusan and Razvana Cismigiu
(below), who serve up crea-
tive hot dogs (right)

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IDEAS > BUDAPEST

BUDAPEST
THE FESTIVAL TRUCKS Gál Attila, Piknik UtczaBár
A surprise to everyone involved, 20,000 You’ll probably never have
people showed up to last year’s food the same food twice at Piknik
UtczaBár. On our visit Attila
truck show in Budapest. Held at the
served up a sandwich with
Kincsem Park horse racing stadium, it pork roasted in a balsamic
was “absolutely the most visited day of and fig dressing, with celery
the year at the track”, remembers general and apple yoghurt sauce
manager Pecsi Istvan. “An incredible 95 and sprinkled with rocket
percent of people were new to the track,” salad. After 30 years, expert
he says. “It was a great success.” There’s chef Attila recently sold his
Michelin-listed restaurants in
a different atmosphere at the festivals
Budapest to work in a food
than in a restaurant, says former high- truck. “I missed seeing the
end restaurant owner Gál Attila, who reactions of the customers,”
now owns a food truck named Piknik he says. “Food trucks make a
UtczaBár. “There’s nothing fake about closer relationship between
food truck food,” he says. “If you’re in a the chef and customer.” face-
book.com/PiknikUtczaBar
fancy restaurant, people may be polite to
impress their dining companions or
Zoltán Vad-Horváth,
business associates. At a food truck Meat & Sauce
festival you get an honest reaction – you Inspired by American food
can tell by the queues at the truck if peo- trucks, Vad-Horváth sells
ple like what you make. The best part of slow-cooked sandwiches,
owning a food truck is seeing people’s home-made sauces and
home-made bread, which he
mixes together in a soupy
broth. “The most impor-
tant thing is the flavour of
the meat,” he says. “Every
ingredient comes from small
producers and local farms,
it’s a great opportunity to try
foods from the region.”
facebook.com/meatandsauce

Paulay Gyula, Borkas

A bar on wheels, Borkas is a
retro post van from eastern
Germany. Selling rose spritzer
made from the Kovidinka
Hungarian grape, Gyula owns
a winery in the riverside
town of Szentendre, near
Budapest. “I’ve been produc-
ing wines for 15 years,” he
says. “Having a food truck is
a great way to showcase our
wine and take it to different
places and a younger audi-
ence.” facebook.com/borkas.
borkas

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Eat local
A rare opportunity to try
food from esteemed chef
Gál Attila, the Piknik Utcz-
aBár van makes gourmet
food in an unpretentious
setting (top left and right)

Drink local
At the retro ex-post van
Borkas, you can try home-
grown Hungarian wine,
which is not available any-
where else in the world.
Fresh and crisp, Gyula (be-
low) mixes it with soda
IDEAS > BUDAPEST

Behouits Attila, Kolbice

faces when they try your food.”
by Kobe
This May, festival organisers Zoltán Serving bread cones stuffed
Vad-Horváth, Rudolf Zundel and Gal with Hungarian-style
Attila hope there will be up to 30,000 sausages, Attila’s is a real
attendees at the show, with 50 to 60 success story. Launching his
food trucks to visit. “We started with six food truck three years ago,
he’s now got five food trucks
trucks two years ago,” explains Vad-
and 16 shops in Hungary,
Horváth. “It’s amazing how big the event Romania and Poland. “We
has grown.” Now Budapest has got its started small and have
own association – the Hungarian Street become bigger and bigger,
Food Union, maintaining the quality of we didn’t ever think it
food produced in moving vans. “We’re would become this big,”
trying to put all our effort into it, so that he explains. “Having a food
truck can lead to a profitable
food trucks will be here to stay forever,”
success.” facebook.com/
explains Vad-Horváth. Approachable KolbicebyKobe/
and friendly, some of this hard-working,
ballsy bunch left six-figure jobs, others Révész Zoltán, Bakker
have invested their life-savings. So, if you The only food we use at
like what you’ve tried from a food truck Bakker is straight from the
this season, tell them. Food truckers wel- farm and is fresh,” says
Zoltán. “Quality is the most
come feedback. Share it on social media
important thing, as well as
and be part of this eating revolution. the price, and the process,
so people can see how their
Fly to Bucharest, Brussels and food is made right in front of
Budapest with Wizz Air. Book them.” He serves his warm
at wizzair.com or download the baked bagels with ham
salami, chicken and salmon
Wizz Air app.
or egg and bacon in the
mornings. “I’m a morning
person, I wanted to offer
people a healthy breakfast.
If they start the day with a
good meal, they will have a
good day.” bakeshop.hu

Laszlo Vagi, Furgon

Espresso
Coffee expert Vagi has
driven his vintage 1971 tuk-
tuk as far as Graz in Austria
(400km from Budapest).
Working with 12 different
coffees, Vagi has travelled
SPRING HORSE
the world looking for the
RACES AND FOOD perfect blends. “Working
TRUCK SHOW with coffee is a passion,” he
More than 50 trucks selling cuisine says. “I’ve visited plantations
from around the world will converge in Nicaragua, I’ve learned
on Kincsem Park between 6–7 May. how to plant coffee, how
to harvest and roast coffee,
For just €3 you get an entrance ticket
then how to process it – from
that doubles as a voucher to bet bean to bar. I know how
with on the day. There will also to make very good quality
be street artists. food- coffee.” facebook.com/
truckshow.hu furgonespressoanywhere

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Recipe for success Push your palate
Food Truck Show Try a finely blended coffee
organisers Zoltán Vad- from the Furgon Espresso
Horváth, Rudolf Zundel tuk-tuk (top left), a
and Gal Attila (bottom Hungarian sausage cone
right) gear up for the from Kolbice (top right)
next event in May. At the and a freshly baked bagel
event in May you can tuck from the retro Bakker van
in while watching horses (bottom left and right)
galloping and leaping
hurdles, as well as a 200m
sprint race
 IDEAS > BERLIN

Shopping
to
a different From flea markets and art-and-crafts to luxury boutiques,
follow this guide to splurging like a true Berliner

 A ny two walks down Berlin’s side-streets will produce wildly different experiences. By night
you could come across a number of intense parties, easily staying out long enough to see the
sun rise. You could walk from café to café spotting groups of people in their 20s and 30s chatting,
drinking coffee, smoking, and typing away on their Apple Mac laptops. Alternatively, you could make
like Berliner Ellen Teschendorf, who has four shops in the city, and go from hidden courtyards to flea
markets and boutiques, admiring the city’s uber-creative roots and obsession with avant-garde.
“Berlin is a very young city, so you can try anything you want here,” Teschendorf explains. “The
city gives you everything you want to be an artist or a designer. It has a marvellous atmosphere
because everyone is creative in this city.”
Born in East Berlin, Teschendorf feels the city has cemented her values and beliefs. “I would have
been a different person if I hadn’t grown up in Berlin,” she reckons. “Berlin is a cheap town – it’s easier
to start here with less money. People come here to live a little bit; it’s different to other cities.” This,
according to Teschendorf, is why Berlin boasts more creatives than some whole countries can claim.
“I had the chance to live in a different system,” she says. “You can have a peaceful time, a crowded
time, a party time, a creative time – any time!”
From lavish wares and vintage frills to German delicacies and farmer’s markets, you can find all
sorts simply by walking from one neighbourhood to another. Read on for Teschendorf ’s pick of the
best shopping Berlin has to offer…

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Neighbourhood: Mitte
The first hip area to emerge in the years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Mitte was once full
of art spaces and creative projects. As Berlin’s most central borough, it’s now where the main
tourist sites are, but if you look hard enough little hipster hangouts remain.

WORDS: ELLEN TESCHENDORF, PETRA ALBERT AND JADE BREMNER PHOTOS: SOREN JEPSEN
14oz In:Surgo Gestalten Space
No ordinary shop, a large aquarium filled Artists Anna Hellsgard and Christian The concept store for Berlin publishing
with denim and jellyfish sits in the mid- Gfeller have lived and worked in Berlin house Gestalten Verlag is hidden a little
dle of the room, which is also dotted with since 2001, and this shop and gal- out of sight in a mix of buildings named
furniture from an old Viennese fashion lery they’ve opened is next to their the Sophie-Gips-Höfe. The space, a
boutique. The central aisle is flanked by screen-printing workshop. Every two harmonious combination of bookshop,
large display cases, and the changing months, they painstakingly curate exhi- design store and art gallery, stocks
area has a private mirror room where bitions of works by contemporary artists, around 400 tomes on architecture,
friends can wait in style. Staff member experimental graphic designers and illus- design, lifestyle and art, plus a remark-
Andy offers an unusual service – his pas- trators they’re keen on. Work tends to able selection of designer products.
sion is to restore shoes to their former range from the cute to the bewilderingly Featured new releases are displayed
glory. You can make an appointment abstract. Torstr. 110, resurgo-berlin.com next to selected related objects. The rear
for an exclusive consultation session, part of the store is a dedicated gallery
held in the store’s beautifully designed space, with exhibitions changing every
apartment. Neue Schonhauser Str. 13, six to eight weeks. Sophie-Gips-Hofe,
14oz-berlin.com Sophienstr. 21, gestalten.com

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Neighbourhood: Prenzlauer Berg

During the era of the German Democratic Republic, this area of town was where the East
German bohemians lived. These days it’s gentrified, but still home to a few radicals.

Pomeranza Supalife Kiosk Mauerpark

With an extraordinary selection of Specialising in screen-printing, illustra- Flea Market
designer products, this is the place tion and urban art, this store and gallery Berlin’s largest flea market takes place
for visitors to stock up on presents for space carries more than 400 works by every Sunday. Held on the former ‘death
upcoming birthdays. Recently, it stocked 80 contemporary artists, plus a small but strip’ along what was once the Berlin
a box of letterpress cards featuring exquisite collection of books on design. Wall, the market has a fair-like atmos-
wisecracks such as ‘Never trust skinny If you like screen-print art, you’ll go gaga phere, and just about anybody who has
cooks’ and an incense smoker in the form here. Raumerstr. 40, supalife.de anything to sell comes here to flaunt
of a robot. Each product is labelled with their wares – students, professional
information about its maker and vendors, middle-aged men and women.
origin. Raumerstr. 19, pomeranza-shop.de There are food outlets, too, if you get
hungry – try the grilled sausages at
Tannenwälder or some home-made ice
cream from Paletas, especially the
cucumber-and-lemon flavour. Bernauer
Str. 63/64, mauerparkmarkt.de

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Neighbourhood: Friedrichshain
Home to Berlin’s night owls, Friedrichshain is like a gigantic art gallery turned inside out.
Brimming with trendy cafés and shops all packed with unique household trinkets and vintage
wares, the district’s walls function as canvases for the creative population. You’ll also find lively
bars and the largest surviving section of the Berlin Wall.

Herr Nilsson Godis Urban Spree Radio Art

A paradise for lovers of Scandinavian Art gallery Urban Spree is part of a mot- A time capsule of vintage radios, this
sweets and liquorice, this shop’s bonkers ley collection of clubs, cafés and bars, store is packed to the rafters with items
creations include watermelon-flavoured flea market and skating rink all occupy- of beauty. If you own a vintage wireless,
gummy bears and favourites like fizzy ing a former railway depot. The gallery bring it in and they’ll service or repair it.
strawberries, tutti frutti ovals and tangy itself is based out of a two-level building Radio Art also sells vintage telephones,
bonbons. The selection is so huge and in the complex, established as a place for letting you remember what it feels like to
always fresh, a great excuse to come back street artists to develop and exhibit their operate an old phone dial.
and try them all. Wuhlischstr. 58, works. The exhibition space also has a Zossener Str. 2, radio-art.de
facebook.com/herrnilssongodis bookshop stocking works on urbanism
and street art. The wall surrounding the
beer garden in the courtyard is regularly
sprayed with brand-new graffiti art.
Revaker Str. 99, urbanspree.com

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Neighbourhood: Kreuzberg
This gritty former West Berlin neighbourhood is the epitome of Berlin’s cabaret-meets-cold-
war cool, and the place to be in the city right now. Despite all the hipsters moving in, it still
preserves some of its cultural traditions – with plenty of Middle-Eastern street food to boot.

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the stock is sustainably made through old-fashioned, with large, black bows Style G e from
selected manufacturers, and you’ll also tied around their necks. Fiona Bennett availablhbooks.
find a number of limited-edition shoes makes both expensive, high-fashion hats murdoc.uk
here. Owner Frank is mad about sneakers and a basic line that’s more affordable. co
– he owns about a hundred pairs. Potsdamer Str. 81-83,
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Rock
came to Gothenburg in the 1950s, and has evolved
through punk, hip-hop and its infamous metal scene to
the more psychedelic offerings of today. Gothenburg
City Museum’s new exhibition is dedicated to music in
the city and how its residents live and breathe culture
through sound. From illegal underground warehouse
nights to island raves and stadium-full rock gigs, there’s
far more to this small city than Ace of Base and José
González. Leave your preconceptions at home as we
meet (in no particular order) some of the people
making Gothenburg the music city of the north.

Words: Jade Bremner

Photo: Tim E White

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01
In 1973, British music store owner Bruce Ems got lucky. Out of the
blue, the promoter of his former band said he had a special customer
to bring in to his new MUG guitar shop. It turned out to be Jimmy
THE COLLECTORS
Three entrepreneurs, Mathias Nilsson,
Gustaf Dicksson and Anders Bjornsson,
have a business based on friendship and
a passion for music. Their cubbyhole
record shop named Music Lovers, in the
centre of Gothenburg, sells everything
from weird psychedelic Swedish prog to
modern techno and folk. They also own
Page, the guitarist of Led Zeppelin. Since then, other guests have a small label named Höga Nord Rekords,
included Michael Jackson, Roxette, Sweden’s biggest star Håkan cutting the obscure sounds they like, and
Hellström, The Hives, Motorhead and many, many more. Originally are all set to bring the music of their city
coming to Gothenburg with his band, the city brought good fortune. to the world. Last month they opened a
“We played with Jimmi Hendrix in Gothenburg. Hendrix had been mini live space – the Music Lovers Café is
smoking something in the toilet and came out and said, ‘Hey guys, attached to their shop and hosts intimate
can I play with you?’ We said, ‘Oh, if you have to.’ He gets this guitar, live events for 30 to 40 people.
worth about 20 quid, turns it upside down and just starts playing “The music scene here is really inde-
away.” Cementing his love for the city, Ems never left. “Everything pendent,” explains Nilsson. “It doesn’t
is so free and open here,” he says. “Gothenburg is a friendly city; care about the outside world. It has a
musicians work together here instead of hating each other – we’re a unique sound – it’s groovy, psychedelic
little London.” In the MUG store, visitors will find hundreds of rare music.” Digging through their records
guitars, plus percussion instruments, but try and find time for a chat you’ll find rare records that you can’t get
with Ems – he’s got endless stories about rock ‘n’ roll. mug.se on Spotify, says Dicksson. “I like world
music, discovering sounds from Spain or
Turkey. The best finds are those unusual
records that you find by coincidence.”
Meanwhile, their label includes local acts,
from trippy beats to punky electronica.
They’re also set to release a record with
Brian Jonestown Massacre. “We don’t do

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this for the money,” explains Bjornsson.
“But working with your hobby is the
best payment you can get.” musiclovers-
records.wordpress.com, hoganord.com

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“If you come to

Gothenburg and
you do a good
show, the reaction
will smack you in
the face”
REDTOP, PUSTERVIK OWNER

SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SEASON

CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS, 23 APRIL FLAMIN’ GROOVIES, 6 MAY QUILT, 24 MAY
Copenhagen singer, writer and guitarist Formed in 1965, this garage rock band has On their latest album, Brooklyn-based
Jannis Noya Makrigiannis offers sombre Stones-influenced cuts and power-pop quartet Quilt have patched together their
sounds, recognisable from the credits of tracks, citing influences from the Byrds to strongest take on earthy folk, vintage
the Scandi series The Bridge. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. pop-psych and foggy dream-pop yet.

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THE VENUE
Converted 1920s cinema Pustervik is the
place to hear more established Swedish
and international acts, from First Aid
Kit and the Teddy Bears to Beck. With a
capacity of 750 people, Pustervik hosts
gigs nearly every night of the year, and the
medium-sized venue is large enough to
get the atmosphere you want from a live
show, without having to use binoculars
to see the artist on stage. “Music is air for
me,” explains Pustervik’s owner, nick-
named ‘Redtop’. Musicians play Pustervik
after they’ve established themselves in
Gothenburg’s underground scene, he con-
tinues. “There are a lot of underground,
illegal clubs in Gothenburg.” They’ve
evolved due to the strict alcohol licensing
laws, prohibiting certain venues wishing
to sell drink. “We call them ‘black clubs’.
They’re one of the most important aspects
to the city’s music scene. It’s where small
bands can do their first shows,” he says.
“There’s a very rebellious feel to the music
scene in Gothenburg, it’s extremely
important,” says Redtop. Those smaller
shows can make or break a band in
Gothenburg. “If you come to Gothenburg
and you do a good show, the reaction
will smack you in the face,” he says.
“Gothenburg is undoubtedly the best
music city in Scandinavia.” pustervik.nu

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LISTEN TO THIS
Hashish
This top-notch psychedelia
mashes minimal synth, psych-
funk and surreal electronic
sounds.

I am Drum
This compilation travels Ghana,

04
RECORD Mali, Burkina Faso and Benin to
assemble 10 Afro-funk rarities
STORE DAY from the 60s and 70s.
On April 16, visitors will
have a chance to get hold
Håkan Hellström
of limited edition releases.
Sweden’s biggest artist
“We will have bands
recently signed to Woah Dad
playing,” reveals Bengans
and is set to release his new
owner Sandberg, along
sound in the spring.
with rare international and
Swedish record releases.
“It’s always hard to guess THE RECORD LABEL
which record will be the
Independent label Woah Dad has some of Sweden’s best artists on its roster, including
one that everybody wants
this year.” One thing’s for singer-songwriter Håkan Hellström and alternative and experimental mask-wear-
sure, there will be queues, ing fusion group Goat. Label boss Isse Samie is one of the most important forces
so get there early. in the Gothernburg music scene. “Here we sign stuff that’s totally different, it feels
much more genuine and has more substance to it, it’s much more underground than
in Stockholm,” he explains. “We don’t have as much money here, Gothenburg is a
working-class city and you can feel it in the music. We have a load of different scenes,
from metal and psychedelic to techno and hip-hop.” Samie believes the rest of the
world could learn a thing or two from his city: “What music needs is for labels to
invest in other kinds of music, instead of the acts that get them the fast bucks.” The
way money is distributed in music needs to change, he adds, especially when it comes
to Spotify. “The people who get the most clicks get the most money. A kid who has
more time than me listens to the same song millions and millions of times. We need a
different royalty system, then the big labels will start investing in different acts,” he
says. “You could do a song with Donald Trump and he would be the biggest recording
artist because people would click, but I don’t want my money to go on a guy like that.

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If I listen to Graveyard once a month, they should have all my money. The day it starts
looking like that, the music map would be totally different. In Gothenburg, musicians
are doing their own thing; they don’t have to follow anyone else’s rules.” woahdad.com

THE RECORD SHOP

With approximately 30,000 records in store, and 700m2 of
record-buying space, including a full stage, the mighty Bengans record
shop is Gothenburg’s most famous. Opened in 1974, it’s set in an old
cinema, complete with retro neon sign. “Bengans is a landmark, it’s an
institution in Gothenburg,” explains Bengans owner Peter Sandberg.
“We had David Bowie in here in 2002,” he says. “I sat at the back here
and drank coffee with him. We had 2,500 people queuing outside. He
was the nicest guy.” Artists in store have included Tokio Hotel, R.E.M.
and most of the big Swedish names – there’s a wall of fame dedicated to
them in the store’s café. “One of the greatest records we’ve had was an
original pressing of Elvis’ first LP,” says Sandberg. bengans.se

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THE BAND
Gothenburg’s most famous metal export is

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multi-million-record-selling In Flames. Despite
international stardom, half the band owns a
laid-back restaurant named 2112 in the centre
of town, where they regularly hang out. Named
after the Rush album of the same name, the place
is a shrine to metal and rock. The blood-red
walls are covered with music memorabilia, from
photos with rock stars to signed drum skins and
menus, “Slipknot were in here last week and
we got them to sign the menu,” says bass player
Peter Iwers. “We wanted a place where everyone
could go, where everybody is welcome. Here you
can be dressed like a rock star, dressed in a suit,
or flip-flops and shorts, whatever goes. You are
always welcome.” 2112 not only sells local craft
beers and tasty music-inspired burgers (with
names like Hell Awaits, Smoke On The Water
and The Number Of The Beast), but also stages
intimate shows in the bar. “We do acoustic gigs
when we have friends passing through town. You
never know who will play here, it’s a surprise.
Recently, we had Ian Pearson, who plays with
Fredrick Sandsten from Soundtrack of Our Lives.
So many different bands, and it’s always free.”
In Flames’ best achievement was opening for
Iron Maiden in the city’s Ullevi stadium. “We
played to a crowd of 55,000 people,” says Iwers.
“To do that in your home city in front of your
friends and the people around us... They were
all proud to have one of their bands open up for
THE PROMOTER Iron Maiden.” restaurant2112.com
Spending her working days advancing shows, talking
to promoters and sharing info with the bands,
Gothenburg native Anna Axvi, of Live Nation, doesn’t PETER IWERS’
go a day without music. “Music is a good life com- PLACES TO
panion, it never lets you down,” says Axvi, “there is ROCK OUT
something for every mood whether you are angry, Sticky Fingers
sad, happy, it will always hold your hand.” Being a The city’s largest rock club has
four floors playing hard rock,
promoter in Gothenburg is never boring. “This city
pop and funk. stickyfingers.nu
has a great tradition of performers,” she says. “The
Gothenburg music scene is trippy and experimen- Trädgår’n
tal. We’re diverse.” The main vibe in the city? Its A trendy restaurant and venue
calmness. “We have a certain attitude in Gothenburg; with a glass facade and out-
we always say ‘take it easy’; that’s our mental state of door seating. tradgarn.se
mind. We’re not as stressed or anxious as Stockholm,
Nefertiti
we know how to chill. The best time of year is during
A legendary jazz club that also
Way Out West. It’s a great festival, it’s a really nice hosts hip-hop, blues, soul and
atmosphere.” livenation.se electronic acts. nefertiti.se

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THE DJ
Originally from the small town of Vänersborg, north of
Gothenburg, Jonathan Anderzon plays cut-and-paste
tracks with influences from Afro-Caribbean music,
and elements of down-tempo hip-hop, funk and jazz.
Otherwise known as JayStarSeven, Anderzon cut his teeth
in the city’s underground scene. “When officials enforced
a curfew on Fridays for the clubs, there became loads
of underground illegal nights, a bit like squat parties.”
Now he has a residency at trendy hangout spot Barabicu.
“There’s been a real change in confidence in music here,
it’s an underground scene, people see music as a craft here
and all the musicians from here are so open-minded,” he
says. “Sweden itself is so small, which makes it even more
amazing what’s happening here music-wise.” JayStarSeven
is set to release an official mixtape with Counterweight
Records this year. facebook.com/DJ.JayStarSeven

A TOUR OF
GOTHENBURG’S
MUSIC HISTORY
For more on how music has
shaped the landscape visit
THE FESTIVAL 09
Gothenburg’s most famous festival, Way Out West,
is hosting acts such as PJ Harvey, Massive Attack,
Skepta, Jamie XX and Swedish singer Anna Von
Hausswolff this year. After-hours gigs take place in
the Gothenburg City Museum’s
venues around the city, turning Gothenburg into
exhibition about the music
scene from 1955 to the present
one big party every August. “Gothenburg city is so
day. Packed with historic much more event-friendly than the rest of Sweden,
photographs, clothing, lyrics it’s amazing,” says festival founder Patrick
and more, it will run all Fredriksson. “There’s a strong local scene, it’s
year. goteborg.com/en open-minded and friendly. That’s why the music
from Gothenburg is always good – there’s a posi-
tive energy. People don’t worry about the business
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IDEAS > ENGLAND

Words: Daniel Fahey

Britain’s weirdest
sport is here to stay

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The Cooper’s Hill Cheese Roll nearly soured after tasting mainstream
success. Now going back to its roots, the plan is to make it an official event

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This sounds like

a conspiracy theory,
but Usain Bolt is not the
fastest man on Earth.

Nowhere near.
olt clocks 100m in 9.572 seconds, adds with a grimace. Zealand, but the cheesecloth was coming
 B but beneath the beech and wild
cherries of the Gloucestershire
Unlike extreme sports, the Cheese
Roll’s origins are believed to date back
apart at the seams.
Cancelled in 2010 due to health-and-
Cotswolds (an hour from Bristol and some 1,300 years, when sun-worship- safety fears, this bombshell appeared on
Birmingham) blurred runners cover that ping pagans bowled discs downhill at the official website a year later: “Threats
at twice the speed. Midsummer celebrations. and hostility finally kill off Cheese
Welcome to the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Records show that cheese has been Rolling Festival.”
Roll, England’s craziest tradition. bowled at Brockworth since 1836 Despite the cancellations, local enthu-
The premise is simple. Climb a steep (though it has undoubtedly been going siasts upheld tradition and still chased
hill and chase a Double Gloucester down. much longer), when the Roll was the cheese down Copper’s Hill, with the
The first to the bottom wins the cheese. centrepiece of Cooper’s Hill Wake, a Whit event running with ‘unofficial’ status in
Except it’s not that whimsical. The Monday celebration with maypoles, the past few years. This year its clandes-
incline is more suited to that of a cliff and wrestling and sweet scattering. tine organisers are attempting to take
the injuries can rival those at a ski resort. However, things changed when the the Cheese Roll back to its community
Spectators will find it as exciting to watch TV cameras turned up: crowds swelled, roots, set it up as a charity and hope that
as motocross or base-jumping, with entrants arrived from the US and Japan, the event will be fully official again come
contestants bounding down the slope, and the Cheese Roll struggled to cope. May 2016.
tumbling, jumping and bending their “The event has changed massively,” There’s talk of fewer competitors and
bodies in inhuman ways. says Chris Anderson, one of its most of the maypole returning, while raising
“The worst I’ve seen is someone’s successful competitors ever, “especially money for charity is being discussed, as
ankle facing the opposite direction,” says in popularity.” is the upkeep of the hills. Most impor-
fearless racer Keavey Morgan, the winner The community festival may have tantly, though, the cheese will continue
of last year’s women’s race. “I’ve also seen attracted 15,000 people in 2009 and to roll, which is all that the locals have
a man’s shin hanging out of his leg,” she spawned copycats in Canada and New ever wanted.

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When Chris Anderson runs, he’s the boul- Ouch. “The thrill of winning took over recalls. “But as soon as you start you
der that starts the avalanche. He motors the pain,” he remembers. “Then the pain want to win.”
audaciously downhill, spills and slips in kicked in and I left in an ambulance.” A two-time winner, Harwood proved
his stride. That’s why he is five cheeses that her first attempt wasn’t a fluke. She
short of beating the record 21. THE RULE BREAKER still heads up the hill for the roll, even
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explains the fastest bloke on Earth. “The less. Whichever drove Debbie Harwood “It is a family event, it’s a nice day
nerves I have now are about not hurting to race in 1972, she was only 13. “You’re when you’re up there,” Harwood says.
myself – it’s hoping you don’t snap your not supposed to run until you’re 14 but Winning must be in her blood as her
leg in half.” my birthday is a week later,” she says. children, Craig and Claire, have both won
Anderson did indeed break an ankle The rule bending changed the record cheeses too. “I haven’t passed it down,”
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THE GIRL TO BEAT VICTORIOUS

“You may as well say that it’s World War Keavey
Morgan,
III,” declares 17-year-old Keavey Morgan, winner of
winner of the women’s race in 2015. last year’s
women’s
“Even if I got a knock on the head I’d still race, proudly
go back and race.” holding
her trophy
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since she was seven, is keen to regain the
cheese this year, especially as another
ex-winner says she is out to beat her. “I
want to do it again,” says Morgan. “I have
to defend the title.”
Born and bred in Brockworth, Morgan
says other Cheese Rolling imitators pale
in comparison. “It isn’t a hill though, is
it?” she says of the Canadian version.
“It’s a little slope. You need to tell them
to come here and do it properly.”

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THE ANATOMY MASTER OF

CEREMONIES
OF A DOUBLE Wearing a top
GLOUCESTER hat and hold-
ing aloft a stick
CHEESE with fluttering
ribbons, Jem
Using a recipe passed down Wakeman is
through generations, Rod responsible
Smart makes cheese robust for guiding
the contest-
enough to endure the ants to the
tumble down Cooper’s Hill. starting line
and keeping
them in order
before the race
begins. Here
he overlooks
the beautiful
Gloucestershire
countryside

Double Gloucester cheese

is made from whole milk
derived from both the
morning and evening
milking of the cows.

30l of milk goes into a 3kg JEM THE MC Diana, which has been passed down
Double Gloucester, the size Among the thousands of spectators, flail- through generations.
used at the Cheese Roll. ing limbs and runaway cheeses, one man Although made for taste, the Smart’s
still stands out. Dressed in a “white coat, cheese has proved robust enough to
A Double Gloucester
cheese is aged for a
silly tall hat and a walking stick with all endure the rough and tumble of Cooper’s
minimum of six months. the ribbons around it”, Jem Wakeman is Hill. “Traditionally,” Rod explains,
the unmissable Master of Ceremonies. “farmers made the Double Gloucester a
The texture becomes hard Stalking the start line, he herds the good strong cheese so they could chuck it
as it matures. Customers racers like cattle, poking overeager on the back of a cart and trundle it off to
used to jump on the cheese entrants with his stick. “I used to get that the cities.”
to determine its quality.
when I was in line,” he says. The fruit of the Smarts’ labour have
The cheese’s light-orange
Jem isn’t averse to change, if it makes done more than trundle. Rod remembers
tint comes from a natural for a fair contest. “Last year, I asked a girl watching his mother, then well into her
dye called annatto, which is on the sideline to video the start of every 70s, release one of her own creations
added to the milk. Annatto race,” he says, “to make sure people don’t from the top of the hill and watch it
also gives Red Leicester its go too early.” rocket to the bottom.
distinctive colour.
Sometimes there are cheaters, and it’s But the real recognition remains in the
up to him to catch them after his tradi- taste. “We once had a delivery driver turn
tional starter call of: “One to be ready, up at the farm,” Rod recalls, “and he said:
two to be steady, three to prepare, four ‘You make the cheese for the cheese roll-
you go!” ing. I won one of those and it was the best
cheese I ever tasted.’ ” Watch the cheese
THE BIG CHEESE roll on 30 May. cheese-rolling.co.uk
Smart’s cheesemongers have been
supplying the Cheese Roll with Double
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Top 5 places to visit

in Klaipeda:

1 Theatre Square
with the sculpture
“Ann from Tharau”,
dedicated to poet
and professor Simon
Dach
2 Neogothic Klaipėda
Central Post Office
and carillon bell
tower and a unique
concert of carillon
held every weekend
at noon.
3 Maritime museum
and dolphinarium in
Smiltynė
4 Klaipėda Castle
ruins and the castle
museum in authentic
16-18th centuries
underground
chambers
5 Sculpture park
with 117 sculptures,
created by 61 artists

ICE-COOL AND ICE-FREE

With its charming mix of old and modern architecture, the accessibility of the Lithuanian coastline and
many cultural attractions, Klaipėda has everything you need for a delightful city break
Klaipėda, Lithuania’s third-biggest city, interwar period, it was even known as one of
stands on the coast of the Baltic Sea – as it the most beautiful cities in northern Europe.
has done since 1252, making it also one of Within the city, you’ll find all sorts of
the oldest settlements in the country. Today, fascinating museums, from the Castle Museum,
it’s a flourishing trade and industry centre, a set among old underground chambers, to the
beacon for overseas investment, and a hub for Maritime Museum and Dolphinarium. These
education, science and culture – making it an complement a packed schedule of festivals and
attractive city for young people to live and work. events. On the first weekend of June, Klaipėda
It’s also a centre for international tourism, hosts its International Jazz Festival, which
not least because it is the only large Lithuanian attracts thousands of jazz-lovers from across
port that is ice-free all year round. More than the world with free concerts featuring some
50,000 cruise passengers stop off annually of the genre’s biggest names. Between shows,
to explore Klaipėda and the surrounding make sure to taste some of the top quality local
coastline – including the Curonian Spit (a cuisine at one of the many restaurants.
UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Palanga, On the last weekend of July, the city comes
known as Lithuania’s summer capital. A great alive with concerts, ship flotillas and maritime-
way to see the area is by bike, with Klaipėda’s themed events for its Sea Festival. The city has
network of bike paths (the best in Lithuania). even been named the Lithuanian Capital of
Klaipėda’s Old Town sets itself apart from Culture for 2017, when it will be known as the
elsewhere in the country with its compactness “Ice-free Port of Culture”.
and the abundance of Scandinavian and
German architecture. In fact, during the klaipeda.lt
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DIRTY WEEKEND
There’s more to Ibiza than buckets of booze and all-night raves.
Explore the island’s hidden tracks on two wheels

Words: Darren Loucaides

Pictures: Patrick Wagner

ull disclosure: I never really cycle at home. So why on earth I might be flagging now, but it’s hard not to appreciate the
 F am I doing it on holiday? Well, I’d heard that two wheels
was the way to experience another side of Ibiza, as well as a
untouched nature up here in northern Ibiza. It’s another realm
from the ‘Brits abroad’ necking Jäger-bombs in the hedonistic
healthier kind of getaway. hotspots near Eivissa Town.
On the edge of the cliffs of Na Xamena, I stop to catch my “I take people on trails that are less known, not government
breath. You may think it’s my body’s allergic reaction to exer- marked,” says local rider Ash Payne, from biking outfit Ride
cise that’s brought me to a standstill, but I’m going to blame it Ibiza, after I tell him about doing Ruta 19. Payne is known
on the view. locally for his skill in the new biking craze, Enduro, which is all
Far below there’s the blue sea, like a sheet of glass, meeting about “extreme cross-country riding, technical trails, and low-
a white sun-kissed shore, framed by sheer crags overflowing down torque going over all kinds of things”.
with trees and bushes. The sliver of beach – or cala, as they call Spain’s isle of Mallorca is more famous for cycling, with pros
it here – looks more than a little tempting. Especially after the like Bradley Wiggins training there. “Ibiza doesn’t have the
day I’ve had. altitude,” Payne admits, “but here you really ride mountain
I decide to take the plunge, going so stupidly fast that I nearly bikes. In Mallorca, it’s two hours up a hill on a road bike, then
break my neck hitting a rock. But there’s no stopping now. bombing it down. On Ibiza it’s all rolling – you can spread out
Destination: Benirrás beach, the cala I’d practically been sali- your energy and last all day.”
vating over from up on the cliffs. In less than 10 minutes I’m in “Road bike-wise, the terrain here is unique,” agrees biker
the sea, cooling my tired limbs with a big smile on my face. Simon Rose from Velo Club Ibiza. “Constantly up and down, it
I’ve been cycling the 28km Na Xamena route, also known as makes for some hard riding. But you’re rewarded with descents
Ruta 19, which has taken me from roughly the centre of north- on great tarmac, underused by cars all year round.”
ern Ibiza up to the hilltop village of Sant Miquel de Balansat for Payne recommends a ride from Santa Eulália on Ibiza’s east
a look at its white 19th-century church, and dramatic coast. coast, crossing diverse trails through countryside,

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Choose The local government has helpfully identified 21 cycling routes across the island, colour-coding
your route them like ski pistes – GREEN, BLUE, RED, BLACK, easy to difficult. ibiza.travel/en/cicloturismo.php

Camí Vell de Sant Rafel, Ruta 2

This one-way route starts at Sant Antoni, mixing tarmac and tracks
past farmland along the old road to Sant Rafel town. GREEN.

Na Xamena, Ruta 19
The author’s first route starts in the village Sant Llorenç de Balàfia, climbing
towards the hills of Sant Miquel, then down towards the craggy coast. BLUE

Dalt Vila, Ruta 10

PATRICK WAGNER; RIDE IBIZA

This 50km route traverses countryside, wood-

land and mountainside, from Sant Antoni to
Coast to Coast, Ruta 15
the landmark fortress town of Dalt Vila. RED
Not for the faint-hearted, this
island-crossing route features hard
climbs, narrow trails, hidden forest
paths and two coves. BLACK

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“a mixture of everything”, he says, until reaching Cala Salada on I realise with no street-lamps just how isolated the island’s
the west side. While other companies want to be out and back interior really is.
by a certain time, Payne likes to spend all day at it. My bum’s pretty sore by this point, but I bravely get back on
Although Ride Ibiza do guide people as clueless about cycling the saddle in the morning to follow a route recommended by
as me – “I can take you from novice to winner in a week,” Rose through a valley of almond trees near Santa Agnés. As he
Payne says – I opt for something less demanding the next day. gleefully promised, it’s like a Scaletrix track for cyclists, with
Hopping on a mountain bike, I go zipping around the dirt pretty rough, hilly tracks that have me gasping both at how
tracks near Can Lluc, the agriturismo I’m bedding in near the great it all looks, and how much it’s destroying my poor thighs.
rural heart of Ibiza (canlluc.com). But it’s mountain biking that really gets you in touch with
The owner, Lucas Prats, says cycle tourism is booming on the Ibiza’s natural side, according to Rose. If you head into the
island, with more and more guests asking about routes. After a island’s interior with its half-forgotten caminos “you find
couple of hours picking out a trail past crop fields and pine- yourself being transported to another time”, he says. He’s not
woods near Can Lluc, I take Prats’ advice and make for the coast wrong. I see a farmer using a manual plough and a shepherd
to watch the sunset near Sant Antoni de Portmany. It’s amaz- herding goats through ancient olive groves – reminders that,
ing – but I advise taking bike lights if cycling at this time. Most despite all the boozy tourism, Ibiza’s roots remain strong.
rentals don’t have lights, and missing a turn on the way back, “You can do anything here – kite-surfing, rock-climbing,

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ISLAND
HOPPING
Malta
With more than 1000km of new
cycling routes, exploring Malta
and the islet of Gozo’s winding
village lanes and timeless coun-
tryside on two wheels is ideal.
visitmalta.com/en/cycling

Cyprus
The island’s roads and hilly paths
are great throughout spring. The
popular 65km route from the
Troodos mountains to Paphos
takes you through villages and
valleys. visitcyprus.com

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ing that there’s more to Ibiza than getting smashed. Top of the You can book guided cycling
list, of course, is cycling. “The Vuelta Ibiza is a huge event,” says tours with numerous compa-
nies, or hire bikes on arrival and
Payne. The 18th Vuelta Ibiza, the island’s premier cycling race,
go solo. Mallorca
took place in late March and was meant to be the biggest yet. Simon Rose’s Velo Club Ibiza The mettle-testing climbs
“But people still don’t know that much about it and are blown takes groups on dedicated and descents in the Serra de
away by the inclinations!” he grins. cycling holidays, as well as Tramuntana mountain range
“Ibiza really is just like a playground for cyclists, for all levels individuals looking to ride for a are famous for a reason. Routes
and ages,” Rose says. And then there’s the post-ride activity – few hours. veloclubibiza.com are well marked, and drivers
PATRICK WAGNER; RIDE IBIZA; GETTY; SUPERSTOCK

I’m staying in a peaceful agriturismo, but I do give in at least Ride Ibiza’s Ash Payne is an are used to cyclists. For more
expert in unmarked technical information visit seemallorca.
one night to a few Jäger-bombs at one of the glitzy beach clubs
trails, taking both experienced com/cycling/guide
(you can take the boy out of England...). “It beats being stuck riders bringing their own bikes
up a mountain in a ski lodge with nothing but a fondue set!” as and novices looking to push
Rose says. themselves. rideibiza.com

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Hello Baby, a city centre bar and club,
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balconies. The atmosphere inside is
mystical thanks to its colourful lights
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Every Friday and Saturday, Hello
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entertains them with the help of some
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parties and plenty of great tunes,
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In 2016, Hello Baby introduces a
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for more than 80 years, having in the City Park. The complex, weekend break, get reborn in massage beam, in the pools.
the most healing and thermal one of the largest in Europe, the thermal wonderland of Of course, some prefer it
springs. Gellért Baths, attached boasts the usual network of hot Budapest SPArties. on dry land, chatting up a
to the famous Gellért Hotel, tubs and steam rooms, but the These magical events storm around the bars.
are the most prominent and outdoor pools in the enormous happen every Saturday There are several types
elegant of these. neo-Baroque courtyard are the night at 10:30, of tickets for groups,
The indoor pool is a firm main attraction. and transforms duos, trios, and
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EASTER CUSTOMS IN
SATU MARE COUNTY
Candlelit ceremonies, religious games and haggis – the people of Romania’s Satu Mare County
celebrate Easter with traditions that have been long forgotten in other parts of the world

Easter is one of the most important celebrations in Christianity cake, sweet bread called cozonac, lamb soup, lamb steak, haggis or
but, for many, the holiday is associated with little more than giant drob – a national Easter dish – and, of course, painted eggs.
bunnies and chocolate eggs. The people of Satu Mare County, A popular game in Oaș is knocking eggs together, something
however, continue to practise traditional Easter customs – some for known as ciogna. The first person to knock the egg says “Christ is
fun, some as a part of the celebration, and some due to superstition. risen” (in Romanian, Hristos a înviat), while the second one agrees
On the night before Easter, everyone goes to church. At midnight, “Indeed He is risen” (or Adevărat a înviat).
each member of the congregation lights a candle from the priest’s An old tradition was for boys to wet unmarried girls with water
flame. At dawn, following the religious service, everybody goes or perfume on the second day of Easter for good luck or to ensure a
home, carefully holding their candle. quick marriage.
On the morning of Easter Sunday, it is customary to wash your
face with water from a bowl that also contains a red egg and a coin. Satu Mare County, Tourist Information Centre
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After that, the people of Satu Mare County return home and eat the
food they had taken with them to the church to get blessed. The
Easter meal includes pasca, traditional Romanian Easter cheese
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In the heart of Lublin’s Old Town, in Every city has undisputed gem La Cantina, in Katowice, boasts that
This upscale establishment (in a historic tenement building called in its clubbing crown, and for there is nothing that they don’t know
Sopot, Warsaw, Jastrzebia Gora, ‘Under the Lions’, is a restaurant the ravers of Warsaw, it has to be about Mediterranean cuisine, and
and Wrocław) combines a fully called Mandragora. Unusually, it is Enklawa. Situated in the heart of when you try the food here, you’ll have
stocked cocktail bar with a whisky themed around the history of the the capital, the club has been at no reason to doubt this. Choose from
lounge. The former, which boasts Jews of Lublin and their cuisine. the centre of the city dance music regularly delivered organic meats
the largest spirit selection in Upon entering, visitors are greeted culture for years. It has a stylish and steaks, or fresh wild seafood –
Poland, is just the place for fans with a friendly ‘Shalom’, and a decor and superior sound that including a large selection of oysters
of an extravagant drink, serving smiling waitress invites you into pleases the aesthetes, but the main – which the restaurant prepare from
legendary exotic fruit cocktails a place so welcoming you feel like reasons for the club’s popularity scratch with an emphasis on seasonal
garnished with fresh fruits. you’re at your grandma’s house. would be its door policy, the most ingredients, and pair with one of 300
There’s not a menu in sight as each Onion rolls are baked there each friendly crowd around, and its fine wines imported exclusively. In
cocktail is prepared according morning, just as they used to be fantastic resident DJs. Antoine total, the restaurant can seat around
to individual preferences. For before the war, and on the Sabbath Clamaran, Seamus Hajii, Leon 120 people, while a large terrace offers
whisky-lovers, there’s the whisky you can eat Gefilte fish, the Lour, Hanna Hansen, Morris lake views. It accepts credit cards
& cigar lounge, with over 1000 traditional Jewish stew known as Corti and Eugenio Lamedica are and has Wi-Fi, a summer garden
bottles of the amber drink and a Cholent, and holiday goose. And, just some of the names who have and a special menu for children. It
dedicated Whisky Ambassador, of course, the best Challah bread helped this classy club acquire its was awarded with two toques and 13
who offers his knowledge. Its in Lublin. On Fridays, live klezmer enviable reputation. Right now, points in Gault et Millau 2016.
Polish whisky festival takes place music provides the soundtrack to Enklawa really has it’s A-game on
between 26 and 27 August. your meal. and it keeps the fire burning. Katowice, ul. Trzech Stawów 22
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 Madison Shopping Gallery Lublin

Poland is fast becoming the go-to country for the best

entertainment, bars and dining

Madison Shopping while the history of Gdańsk is Lublin summer capital of contemporary circus
Gallery celebrated in its detailing. On the festivals and theatre. Slackliners, clowns
ground floor, one passageway and buskers take over the city and
Just five minutes from the Old Town resembles an arcade-style old Summer is the best time to visit make their magic happen.
of Gdańsk, the Madison Shopping town street, replicating the Lublin, known for its genuine Old Finally, there’s the Jagiellonian
Gallery is the perfect place to meet Paradies Gasse that ran here Town, multicultural tradition and Fair (12-14 August), which evokes
up with friends, grab a bite to eat or before the war. Sculptures of four unique festivals with tons of still-alive authentic local culture
spend a day browsing the shops. street musicians, Hevelius’ parrot cultural events for people of all as it celebrates the city’s greatest
The Gallery, which is home to and Stolem’s gifts pay tribute to ages to enjoy for free. traditions. Come here then for
more than 100 shops, restaurants local myths and legends. Night of Culture (4 June) fuses arts, crafts, food, outdoor games
and service points including Madison Shopping Gallery is the arts and performers to make and music that lets you dance the
prestigious brands such as open from 9am to 9pm Monday one-night-only shows in urban night away.
Douglas Perfumery, Only, Molton, to Saturday, and from 10am till spaces. Imagine breathtaking That’s just four reasons to visit
Reserved, Stradivarius, New 8 pm on Sundays; it has car park installations all over the streets, the city this summer – we could go
Balance, Wittchen, Intersport and with 118 spaces (entrance on happenings in the alleys and on. Each festival offers something
New Yorker. It also has a Piotr i Gnilna Street). The supermarket concerts on rooftops. different but each is definitely worth
Paweł supermarket, a fitness club, is open 8am to 10pm Monday Different Sounds (6-10 July) a visit. Whatever your passion, you’ll
laundrette, and currency exchange, to Saturday and 9am to 9pm on uncovers the most interesting find something for you in Lublin,
as well as the Invicta Medical Centre Sundays, and the Calypso Fitness sounds transcending music genres and when better to do so than the
(with treatment clinics and a dental club is open 7am to 11pm Monday at the moment, seeking something upcoming long summer days?
surgery) and the Invicta Anti-Aging to Friday, 9am till 9pm on new as it brings together Experience the magic of
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Just a five-minute Uber ride from downtown Pest, the Buda Castle Gastronomic Quarter is home to
some of the best food and friendliest hospitality you’ll find in the Hungarian capital

Among the beautifully landscaped streets and squares in the shadow on classics such as Tokaji sausage and beef stew. Then, from the
of the magnificent Buda Castle, you’ll find some of Budapest’s coolest team behind the bistro, Pest-Buda Terasz is a great place to spend
and most celebrated restaurants. Here, we pick out some of the a sunny day, as you gawk at Matthias Church over salad or ice cream
stand-out stars of the city’s acclaimed Buda Castle Gastronomic Quarter. at this outdoor cafe on beautifully landscaped Hess András Square.
Refined yet relaxed, Pierrot (pierrot.hu) has been a culinary Also during the summer months, the buzzy bistropub Spíler unveils
landmark for more than three decades. The kitchen is helmed by its al fresco sibling Spíler Biergarten (spilerbp.hu), where burgers,
Zsolt Litauszki, one of the country’s most revered chefs, whose bratwurst and beer are savoured under a splendid chestnut tree.
menu features contemporary interpretations of Austro-Hungarian Meanwhile, the star of Baltazár Grill & Wine Bar
specialities. Set in a 13th-century bakery house, Pierrot is also (baltazarbudapest.com) is the handmade Josper charcoal grill,
known for its magical garden. which turns out simple yet creative dishes. They complement the
At 21 Hungarian Kitchen (21restaurant.hu), Hungarian cuisine staggering wine list, which flaunts more than 200 selections that
from the ‘good old days’ gets a modern update. The light dishes, nod to the Carpathian Basin in particular.
embracing the finest ingredients, are paired solely with local, quality Finally, a new name is about to hit the quarter as acclaimed
wines. Similarly, the friendly Pest-Buda Bistro (pestbudabistro.hu) British chef and TV personality Jamie Oliver opens an outpost of his
pays tribute to Grandma’s homey kitchen as it offers a fresh twist popular Jamie’s Italian (jamiesitalian.hu) chain here in May.
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CLUJ-NAPOCA
ROMANIA

NOW: Romanian films have been

gaining critical acclaim ever since 2000,
with national movies winning in the
shorts category at Cannes in 2004 and
2008. You can celebrate the country’s
vibrant cinema by visiting Cluj during
the 15th Transylvanian International Film
Festival, with the main square and other
venues given over to screenings, 27 May
– 5 June. tiff.ro
NEXT: Combine a trip to Cluj-Napoca
with some of the world’s best DJ-ing
talent for delaHoya, the oldest
electronica festival in Romania.
Headliners this year include edgy
Dutch trio Noisia and the UK’s own DJ/
producer extraordinaire James Zabiela,
12 September. delahoya.info.ro

LONDON
ENGLAND

NOW: Tate Britain’s new exhibition,

Conceptual Art in Britain 1964–1979,
showcases some of the post-war
era’s unsung heroes. The period
covered was a turbulent time, and
the often politically minded artists go
for the jugular in their experimental
approaches, 12 April. tate.org.uk
NEXT: One Covent Garden tavern is
dedicated entirely to Jules Verne’s
Around the World in Eighty Days
protagonist, Phileas Fogg. Apart from
being packed to the rafters with finds
from Fogg’s many travels, the pub
boasts superb cocktails and a gin bar
with drinks served in tankards.
mr-foggs.com/tavern

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Cabinet de Vin & Stejarii Country Club

EAT, DRINK AND RELAX IN ROMANIA

From chic restaurants to amazing spas, there’s a lot to enjoy in the Balkan country

Cabinet de Vin & menu offers a surprising fusion

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Located in the heart of Cluj, finest ingredients are used to create Adrenaline junkies can choose from
Cabinet de Vin & Cocotte offers tastes that newcomers have never A wide range of sports and wellness a wide range of sports, including
the finest cuisine and the most experienced before, with care and services awaits those who want to tennis, squash and swimming, while
delectable wines. This small chic attention provided as if you had your get away from it all at the La Stejarii those who want to relax can head for
restaurant is a combination of very own private chef back home, Leisure Complex, which provides the Shiseido Spa, which is part of the
stylish and casual. Situated in an creating a fascinating story about the services under the Stejarii Country Complex. Here you’ll get amazing, top
updated classic building with a combination of food and wines. Club trademark. quality pampering while surrounded
modern twist, the restaurant is The food balances luxurious Located in the North of Bucharest by nature.
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SKOPJE
MACEDONIA

NOW: A primordial-looking body

of water hemmed in by the Treska
Canyon, Lake Matka, 20km from Skopje,
is quite a sight. In spring, it’s ideal for
hikers, kayaking and rock climbers, and
exploring deep underwater caves. There
are also a number of old Byzantine
churches dotted around, plus rustic
hilltop restaurants.
NEXT: Last year was the 40th edition
of Skopje’s MOT International Theatre
Festival. Bringing together local opera
and ballet talent, dance performances,
and Macedonian plays, the event has
a wide reach with artists from Russia,
Turkey, Greece, Croatia, the UK and
elsewhere, 22–28 September. facebook.
com/MOTfestival

IASI
ROMANIA

NOW: Iasi’s botanical gardens are a

must-see during spring, with everything
in full bloom. The oldest and largest
botanical garden in Romania, it dates
back to 1856 and covers some 100
hectares, with rose and orchid gardens,
tropical and carnivorous plants. There’s
also an extravagant rose exhibition in
the first or second week of May.
NEXT: St Parascheva Metropolitan
Cathedral is one of the most significant
in Eastern Europe. The church was first
built in the 1830s in the Renaissance
style. Join pilgrims on 14 October, when
they flock from far and wide to pray
before the relics of the cathedral’s
patron saint, St Parascheva.

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POLAND

NOW: In days of yore, rural folk would

have come together to unearth peat,
vital for fertilising, celebrating the
occasion afterwards with a big feast.
The so-called Black Wedding continues
to this day, with visitors able to partake
in the folkish festivities at the Kluki
Museum, May 1–3. muzeumkluki.pl
NEXT: South of Gdansk, at the
13th-century Gniew Castle, the
International Equestrian Tournament,
which runs 8–10 August, features
different events including the buhurt,
where battlers use clubs to try to knock
gems out of their opponents’ helmets,
sword-and-spear fights, and jousting
with knights in full armour. The site is
also a rustic hotel. zamek-gniew.pl

DEBRECEN
HUNGARY

NOW: If you think turkey isn’t just for

Christmas, be sure to visit Debrecen. In
what must be one of Hungary’s most
peculiar traditions, locals gather to
celebrate all things turkey during the
beginning of May, with chefs and
amateurs competing for the prize of
best turkey dish. Visitors can try the
weird and wonderful recipes.
NEXT: As the weather picks up,
Debrecen’s best public space becomes
an al fresco theatre. Set on the leafy
shores of the ‘frog pond’ in Nagyerdei
Park Forest, the open-air theatre hosts
classical concerts, plays and comic
nights. Nagyerdei Amphitheatre Season
runs 1 May – 30 September.

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SOFIA
BULGARIA

NOW: Never heard of Kizomba?

Originally from Angola, this sensual
Afro-dance music has been sweeping
Europe in recent years, and has now
reached Skopje. The first one-hundred
percent Kizomba Festival will feature
hip-hop-influenced moves from Spain’s
Albir and Sara, as well as Portugal’s
Kwenda Lima, An’So and Nima from
France and many more, 1–3 April.
NEXT: The centrepiece of Bulgaria’s
National Day of Culture is a massive
parade through Sofia with guards in
traditional regalia, marching bands, and
groups wearing assorted traditional
costume. The whole city turns out in
their best clothes for the colourful show.
Get involved in the festivities on 24 May.

BOLOGNA
ITALY

NOW: Bologna has long been known

across Italy as La Grassa, ‘the fatty’, for
its culinary prowess, but now there’s a
newcomer seeking to take the city’s
restaurant crown. A trattoria in the
heart of the city, the hotly awaited Oltre
blends traditional dishes with modern
techniques. oltrebologna.it
NEXT: This year’s the 30th edition of
Bologna’s popular Il Cinema Ritrovato, a
week-long celebration of the silver
screen. There are special screenings in
cinemas across Bologna, but the
highlight is the huge projection set up in
historic Piazza Maggiore, the main
square. Watch restored films and rarities
25 June – 2 July. cinetecadibologna.it

96 / W I Z Z M AG A Z I N E
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MILAN
ITALY

NOW: One of a crop of edgy new

restaurants in Milan, Pier 52 trumpets
both traditional and innovative cooking
near Piazza Firenze. You can expect
fine fare that combines “art and
culture”, but also unpretentious staff in
a warm, welcoming setting. The food is
Mediterranean rather than purely Italian,
with plenty of influence from chef
Pietro Penna’s native Salento.
NEXT: The UniCredit Pavilion,
designed by renowned architect
Michele De Lucchi, is a multi-functional
space for exhibitions, fashion shows and
concerts. Its curvaceous shape, wooden
rib-like structure and fiery glow at night
make it look almost alive, and it’s now
open to the public. unicreditpavilion.it

BRATISLAVA
SLOVAKIA

NOW: The capital is blessed with

countryside and woodland thanks to
its location on the foothills of the Little
Carpathians. During the nationwide
Forest Days festival (24 April), there
are various activities here – boat on the
pond, ride the Kamzík chairlift or join
excursions into the forests.
NEXT: The city that once hosted the
likes of Mozart and Franz Liszt has been
trying to reclaim its classical-music
heritage of late through ‘Bratislava
Goes Classical’. Events are scheduled
throughout the year at the Slovak
National Theatre and Reduta Building,
home of the Slovak Philarmonic.
facebook.com/bagoclassical/

98 / W I Z Z M AG A Z I N E Words: Darren Loucaides

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JUNCTION MATTERS PIZZA
The remarkable The winds of change A fast food giant and
rise of the blowing through the fun clothing brand
Makarun franchise payments industry talk about their success
BUSINESS SUPPLEMENT

THE MAKARUN FRANCHISE

EXPANDS INTO EUROPE
For a small initial investment, you could become part of one of
Poland's fastest-growing restaurant networks

The largest network of spaghetti bars in Największa sieć

Poland has extended its franchising system to spaghetterii
other European countries – and is asking for no w Polsce
initial franchise fee for the first five franchise rozwija system
venues outside Poland. This is the latest step franczyzowy na kraje
in the rapid growth of Makarun Spaghetti europejskie. Pomysł Makarun Spaghetti and
and Salad, which was only founded four years Salad został stworzony 4 lata temu, a dzięki
ago. Yet, thanks to the implementation of a wdrożonemu systemowi franczyzowemu,
franchising system, the company was able to przez 2 lata powstało 15 placówek
open 15 extra venues in two years. What’s more, franczyzowych. Warto dodać, że kilku
several existing franchisees have already chosen istniejących franczyzobiorców otwiera kolejne
to open more than one Makarun location. swoje punkty w Warszawie i Krakowie.
What's attracted them? Low investment Niski koszt inwestycyjny na poziomie
cost of between €25,000 to €45,000 can be 25 - 45 tys. € powoduje, że inwestycja
recouped within one year. The franchisee could zwraca się nawet w rok, a Franczyzobiorca
earn money their first month in business. Plus, zaczyna zarabiać już od pierwszego miesiąca
the company is still evolving for the better. In swojej działalności. Ceny porcji Makaruna,
early 2016, a new model was introduced that na rynkach europejskich, zaczynają się
involves opening venues in some of Poland's od 5,90 €, co mocno wyróżnia produkt na
most desirable places. Fashionable streets with tle konkurencji. Makaron produkowany
an intense flow of pedestrians attract 30% more jest z włoskiej pszenicy Durum, a smak
people than predicted in the analysis. sosów to efekt tradycyjnych receptur oraz
Prices per Makarun serving start from pomysłów twórców marki. Każdego dnia
€5.90, which singles out the product among its spaghetterie Makarun odwiedza w Polsce
competitors. The pasta is made of Italian durum między 1500 a 2000 zadowolonych Klientów.
wheat and the sauces come from traditional Dla 5-ciu pierwszych punktów
recipes and ideas of the company's founders. Franczyzowych poza Polską – brak Wstępnej
Makarun
Maka spaghetti bars are visited by 1,500 to Opłaty Franczyzowej.
2,000 customers every day. Otwarcie Makaruna w Polsce to inwestycja
[email protected],
info: fr na poziomie 60-80 tys. zł z Wstępną Opłatą
+48 694 559 453 Franczyzową w wysokości 16 tys. zł.
BUSINESS
BUSINESS SUPPLEMENT
SUPPLEMENT

SORRY,
BANKS. What is IBAN?
IBAN (International bank account number)
is the standard format for account numbers
Still...
Being able to use IBAN accounts is great,
but there are even more amazing facilities
WE GOT in the European Union. It's used to credit
money to the recipients account.
with Paysera. Most importantly, innovative
payment solutions offered by Paysera will

IT TOO! What is SEPA?

SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) is the
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systems are starting to take over the market. provided by banks, which results in confusion • Do SMS payments
International payments system Paysera is when we have to deal with different transfers • Manage your payments via mobile app
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their competitive advantage in the battle with form as at the bank, the only difference being
payments institutions. considerably lower prices.
Paysera comprises benefits of many banks More than just a payments system
and other electronic payments institutions, Paysera is exceptional in its collection of
such as PayPal or Transferwise. It's a bank most attractive, convenient and necessary
and all payments systems in one place! services for business and private clients.
No over payments system can offer such
Like a bank, only with lower prices Banks diversity of financial services.
Technology is rapidly moving forward. In Business can use a lot of its convenient
order to provide payment services faster + and cheap methods of payment collection:
and safer, huge offices and thousands of via Paysera, other banks and payments
employees are no longer a must. This is PayPal systems, by SMS messages, with mobile
why, such companies as Paysera provide
much cheaper services than banks, but as
+ phones and other payment instruments.
From its widely-known competition,
reliable and high-quality, being banks' major
competition.  
TransferWise PayPal, Paysera differs in its democratic
nature and friendliness to the merchant.
International payments system Paysera + Paysera clients can choose from the wide
provides all essential everyday financial spectrum of offered payment methods and
services - local and international transfers, ApplePay use the one which works best for them.
currency exchange (on favourable It cooperates with major banks across
conditions), Visa payment card and many + the world (not only competes, but also
more. The only difference is that services
are significantly cheaper than at banks
Lots of startups cooperates) which allows for the Paysera
client to become a user of numerous accounts
or even free of any charge. For example,
Paysera account administration is free, just
= in different banks across Europe with just
one multi-currency account in Paysera.
like real-time transfers inside the system. Paysera has been created and
Private clients can perform up to 30 free developed by the e-money institution EVP
transfers a month to banks of the EU, urgent International. The company is rapidly
transfers are often hundreds of times expanding and has recently opened
cheaper than at banks and international branches in the UK and Poland.
transfers are performed at local rates. www.paysera.com

REVOLUTION
IN THE PAYMENTS
INDUSTRY
BUSINESS SUPPLEMENT

A DELICIOUS NEW DESIGN

By giving its restaurants a facelift, Telepizza in Poland has seen a handsome rise in sales
More and more people are Further adding to the Telepizza atrakcyjna dla zachowując też dotychczasowy
discovering just how tasty a experience is an open kitchen, franczyzobiorców Telepizza poziom sprzedaż z dostawą.
prospect Telepizza really is. which enables customers to see dynamicznie rozwija sprzedaż- Istotnym elementem w nowych
Over the last six months the food how the pizza is being prepared. potwierdzają pozytywne wyniki restauracjach jest otwarta kuchnia,
chain has seen instore sales go It’s small wonder that the new sprzedażowe ostatniego półrocza. dzięki której klienci widzą sposób
up, while there has also been pizzerias have been profitable Jest to efekt nowego wystroju przygotowywana pizzy. Koszt
a growing amount of online from the moment it opened. restauracji, zwiększonej sprzedaży inwestycji w placówkę Telepizzy
orders. The reason for this great “We care about achieving w lokalach oraz w dostawie dzięki wynosi 150 tys.zł. Firma oferuje
success? Very smart design. success ourselves, and also zamówieniom online. wsparcie w zakresie najmu lokalu
Enlarging the dining space for our partners,” says Iwona Pizzerie w nowej odsłonie i wyposażenia, szkoleń i obsługi
at the Telepizzas in Poland has Olbryś, Director General of są rentowne już w pierwszych klienta oraz pomoc w bieżących
meant an increase in customer Telepizza Poland. miesiącach od otwarcia. – sprawach w trakcie prowadzenia
flow, with sales shooting up, to Telepizza in Poland has Szybkie osiągnięcie progu zysku biznesu. Obecnie Telepizza ma w
the point where it reached 40% 120 pizzerias, and is a leader potwierdzają korzyści płynące z Polsce 120 pizzerii jest liderem
of the total orders, while the in pizza delivery. The network wprowadzonych zmian. Dbamy o w dostawie pizzy na telefon. Sieć
number of deliveries did sells around 6 million pizzas wspólny sukces – nasz i naszych co roku sprzedaje ok. 6 mln sztuk
not drop off at all. every year. The company has partnerów – mówi Iwona O Olbryś, pizzy. Telepizza rozwija się w 14
more than 1,300 restaurants Telepizza
dyrektor generalna Telepiz krajach, gdzie łącznie posiada
aacross
ac ross 14 countries. Poland.Ważnym elementem ponad 1300 restauracji.
duża
aranżacji placówek jest duż
przestrzeń restauracyjna. ZZmiana Leszek Nowak, +48 502 456 776
sprzedaż
korzystnie wpłynęła na spr [email protected]
w lokalu osiągając naw
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 BUSINESS SUPPLEMENT

MAKING FASHION FUN

For two decades, clothing brand Cipo & Baxx has produced
stylish items with a playful edge, growing into a
serious business along the way

If you are someone who thinks fashion possibility of expressing themselves through The company does not charge a franchise
should be fun, clothing brand Cipo & Baxx unconventional, extravagant style.” fee and royalties. The cost of stocking up
has you covered. Whether it’s extravagant Cipo & Baxx is also a proven and the store depends on the floor area and
jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, shoes profitable franchise opportunity. The amounts to €12,000 - €20,000.
or accessories, producing stylish items concept was developed in Poland in 2008 A potential franchisee will also cover
with a playful edge is a hallmark of this and since that time it has attracted dozens of the costs of adaptation of premises,
extraordinary brand. franchisees in Europe. Target locations for decorations, rent, among other things.
Cipo & Baxx was founded in 1996 in Cipo & Baxx stores and multibrand boutiques Cipo & Baxx franchisees get marketing and
Germany and quickly became very successful are shopping malls as well as the main advertisement support. The franchisor
thanks to its unique style, high quality shopping streets of medium and small towns. organises international campaigns and
products and by paying attention to details. cooperates with celebrities to increase
Currently the company’s plant in Turkey brand awareness and the popularity of
manufactures 5 million items per year. Cipo franchisees’ stores.
& Baxx collections are available in over 200
stores and multibrand boutiques across If you like having fun with fashion and want
Europe, Australia and the United States. to do serious business, please contact Cipo &
“The collections are appreciated Baxx at [email protected]
especially by men,” Erdal Celik, regional cipoandbaxx.pl
manager of Cipo & Baxx, explains. “It’s not
easy to find unusual, remarkable men’s ®
clothing. What the men get in our stores, is a
 PROMOTION

SPRING INTO LIFE

Unique mineral-rich waters make Sairme one of Georgia’s leading health resorts

Surrounded by cloud-capped mountains, rich with green forests, and A comprehensive modern resort has been developed around
home to mineral-rich, thermal water deposits – you can’t ask for a these natural assets, starting with a 24-hour polyclinic manned
more perfect location to relax and recuperate than at Sairme Health by experienced and highly qualified medical personnel. A modern
Resort, south of Kutaisi, in Georgia. laboratory, dental facilities and ultrasound means a wide variety of
In particular, it’s the mineral waters that really sets Sairme apart, procedures can be performed onsite.
with people visiting for their medicinal qualities since the 19th Beyond this, the resort boasts a large hotel complex, including
century. The resort is built around several small springs which all the 150-room Hotel Sairme, which completed a major renovation
differ in their chemical composition, and therefore in the illnesses in 2013. Within, you’ll find a modern spa centre, a restaurant, a
to which their waters are prescribed. Four pump rooms are devoted café and a bakery that makes its tasty breads and pastries using
to the treatment of urinary calculus disease, bile-pebble diseases, the resort’s unique spring waters. A swimming pool, tennis courts,
conditions that disturb metabolism, and gastrointestinal disease playgrounds and table tennis tables mean there’s plenty to do when
respectively; while thermal baths are used to treat a wide range of treatment and rehabilitation are over for the day.
illnesses, including arthritis, skin conditions, blood circulation
problems and cystitis. sairme.com.ge
PROMOTION

KUTAISI:
TAKE A
WALK BACK
IN TIME
For many centuries, Kutaisi has been a thriving
political and economic hub in Georgia – meaning
there’s plenty for visitors to explore today

To walk through Kutaisi is to tread

the same ground as our forefathers, Dear Sir and Madam,
who crossed these parts some 3,500 Welcome to the country that
years ago. Back then, the city was represents the cradle of ancient
known as Aia and formed part of the civilisation. Kutaisi was the
Kingdom of Colchis, where it was capital of Colchis 3,500 years
known for its tremendous wealth, as ago, when it was known as Aia,
described in the Ancient Greek legend and nowadays, Kutaisi is not
of the Golden Fleece. only the administrative centre
This heritage remains to this day. of the Imereti Region, but also
Not many cities have managed to it is the parliamentary capital of
retain their historic features quite as Georgia. Imereti attracts visitors
successfully as Kutaisi, which is now with its landscapes, mountains,
the legislative capital of Georgia. Here forests, rivers, national parks,
you’ll still discover a blend of Asian and caves, historical monuments,
European cultures, traditions, cuisine, unique wine and cuisine, and
art and unique folklore. its famous hospitality. Travel to
There’s a lot packed into just one Kutaisi and become part of an
city – architectural masterpieces and ancient history.
impressive monuments, remarkable
museums and natural landscapes, Shota Murgulia
and a history harking back far Mayor of Kutaisi
beyond the ages. More than 200
historical monuments are spread
across the region, including the Gelati
Monastery and Bagrati Cathedral,
ABOVE: ACROSS THE WATER TO
both of which are UNESCO listed. River, hiking up the nearby mountains, BAGRATI CATHEDRAL AND THE
fragments are scattered around the
You’ll need somewhere to stay, so tracking in the Colchis forest, camping MOUNTAINS BEYOND building, while the lavish facades and
it’s good there’s also a wide choice in the spectacular countryside, or porticoes demonstrate the wonderful
of hotels, guest houses, agritourism horse-riding through Imeretian achievements of Georgian architecture
farms and resorts to choose from, villages, among many other exciting in their stylised depictions of flora
as well as a variety of entertainment experiences. and fauna.
centres and restaurants, should
you have any down time. Top it off BAGRATI CATHEDRAL GELATI MONASTERY
with the city’s fabulous hospitality, No other landmark embraces springtime The three churches that make up
exquisite wine and food, and culinary blue skies quite as enthusiastically as Gelati Monastery lie 11km north-east
culture will stick with you forever. the Bagrati Cathedral that overlooks of Kutaisi. Its construction was
Kutaisi is a beautiful city to explore the city. Built in the late 10th century started in 1106 by the king David the
whatever the season, and across the by Bagrat III, the first king of unified Builder and completed by his son
whole metropolitan area, there’s Georgia, it has amazed visitors for and successor Dmitri. Famed for its
a wide range of different activities close to a millennium with its size and prestigious academy and library, it’s
available. Try rafting on the Rioni splendour. Many beautiful carved stone home to a spectacular mosaic of the
 ABOVE, FROM TOP: A STATUE
Virgin Mary, made from millions of simply crawl three times under the OF A BOY ON KUTAISI’S WHITE
along a glass skywalk that offers a
tiny stones. tomb of the two martyrs. Locals say BRIDGE; BAGRATI CATHEDRAL panorama of Kutaisi.
AFTER RECENT RENOVATION
that it never fails. WORKS; MAJESTIC STALACTITES
MOTSAMETA MONASTERY IN PROMETHEUS CAVE PROMETHEUS CAVE
Surrounded by the Tskaltsitela SATAPLIA NATIONAL PARK According to Greek myth, Prometheus
River, deep gorges and blue stone AND SATAPLIA CAVE spent 30,000 years in this cave in the
mountains, this monastery was once When Kutaisi environmentalist Petre Caucasus upon the orders of Zeus,
considered naturally unreachable Chabukiani explored Sataplia Cave as punishment for bringing fire back
due to its location. Motsameta in 1925, he uncovered evidence of a to mankind. Whether that’s true or
means “the place of martyrs” and primitive human settlement, as well not, the cave is still one of the most
is connected with the names of two as preserved dinosaur footprints – all spectacular in Europe, with huge halls,
brothers, David and Konstantin that was needed to make the cave one a network of underground rivers and
Mkheidze, who sacrificed their lives of the most popular attractions in the beautiful natural rock formations. A
for Georgia in 735 and whose tomb region. It’s become a haven for nature complete walking path is 1500 metres
lies within the monastery today. To lovers, who can also observe wild bees long, while the boat tour at the end
make your dearest wish come true, living in the park’s rocks and walk makes for a nice finish to the trip.
PROMOTION

MORE THAN A BEACH HOLIDAY

Make your seaside vacation extra-special by combining it with a visit to Ajara’s stunning mountain landscapes

Located in Southwest Georgia, Ajara, with GET OUTDOORS have something to get excited about on an
its choice of beach resorts and well-developed Just a 40-minute drive from Batumi, Mtirala extreme bike tour in Mirveti. On the way,
tourist infrastructure, is a perfect place for National Park offers lots of opportunity for there’s the chance to snap beautiful sea
holidays by the sea. In particular, Batumi hiking and camping, as well as some more views as well as charming Ajarian villages.
has become the region’s largest and most unique experiences such as zip-lining. Rich Meanwhile, during cycling breaks, you can
popular destination thanks to a variety and colourful landscapes with giant trees, enjoy fishing, al fresco eating and swimming
of festivals and numerous cultural and narrow paths and waterfalls create a magical in the area’s waterfalls.
entertainment activities. environment waiting to be explored.
Located between the Black Sea coast and EATING AND DRINKING
the mountains, the city offers plenty to HISTORY AND CULTURE Ajarian cuisine is a real find for
do beyond swimming in its warm waters. Machakhela National Park gourmands looking for new
Don’t miss the chance to visit one of the distinguishes itself by and extraordinary flavours.
largest botanical gardens in Europe, watch complementing its beauty Visit the area’s mountainous
the unforgettable dolphin shows, or enjoy and diverse natural assets villages to sample delicious and
spectacular panoramic views of the city and with attractions of cultural authentic cuisine, and don’t
mountains from the nearby cable cars. and historical significance. forget to try the unique wines
Historical monuments sit adjacent to Stop by at the Chkhutuneti from the Keda region while you
modern architecture, against a stunning Fortress, the Ethnographic do. And, if you are lucky enough
natural backdrop – and to get the most of Museum and the Machakhela Gun to visit Ajara during one of the local
your trip to Ajara, this is what you have to monument, and get acquainted with the festivals, you’ll be able to watch its old men
explore. Why not spice up the beach holiday region’s gun-making traditions. dancing the traditional ‘gandagana’ – a truly
with day trips to the mountainous areas unforgettable experience.
inland? Here are some ideas for what to check EXTREME FUN
out around the region: Keen cyclists and picnic enthusiasts alike gobatumi.com
CLOCKWISE FROM MAIN: THE HISTORIC TOWNLET OF KHULO;
THE KINTRISHI RIVER; SWIMMING IN THE BLACK SEA; THE
COLOURFUL FORESTS OF MTIRALA NATIONAL PARK. INSET: GET
EXTREME WITH BIKE TOURS IN MIRVETI
PROMOTION

IT IS PART OF
THE GEORGIAN
WINE-MAKING
TRADITION TO LET
THE SUN NURTURE
THE VINES BEFORE
HAND-PICKING THEIR
GRAPES AND TURNING
THEM INTO WINE

Wine making has been a tradition in Georgia

for 8,000 years, with locals cultivating vines in
6,000 BC. The country has 500 grape varieties

A TRUE and a unique ancient wine making technique

called ‘Méthode Kartuli’, a method added to the
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

TASTE Just like the rest of the country, wine plays a

significant role in the capital city of Tbilisi and
in the lives of its inhabitants; it determines their

OF TBILISI history, their culture and their identity. The

statue of Kartvlis Deda (Mother Georgia) has a
bowl of wine in her hand and stands on top of
Georgia is known for its long history of wine making. Sololaki Hill, serving as a constant reminder of
Tamás Doma from website Wine Sofa heads to the drink’s importance.
The city’s New Wine Festival in Deda
the country’s capital city, Tbilisi, to experience Ena park is an annual highlight, with its
Georgian viticulture first hand unsurprisingly merry atmosphere, friendly
exhibitors, and live music. I wander through
the crowds, taking in the revelry, before
tasting twenty or so of the wines on offer.
 THIS PAGE, TOP AND
BOTTOM LEFT: SEALED
CLAY KVEVRI JUGS,
BURIED IN THE GROUND
DURING THE AGEING
PROCESS. MIDDLE:
PRESSED GRAPES
BEING DRAWN FROM
THE BARREL. RIGHT:
SOME TRADITIONAL
GEORGIAN CUISINE

They have been made using the ‘Méthode Following a farewell ‘chaca’ course, glasses of the vineyard’s own wine
Kartuli’ technique, during which grape juice is brandy, I leave the festival, are there to wash it all down. Following the
stored in clay jars (called kvevri) buried in the heady and satisfied in the meal, I am treated to an impromptu but
ground for months, ensuring micro oxidation knowledge that I have had very appreciated tasting of wines made
and low-temperature fermentation during a taste (or twenty) of true from the Seperavi grape.
maceration. Because of this, not only do the Georgian culture. I end my visit in a Tbilisi wine bar, in
colour pigments from the skin make their way The next day, I some vain attempt to try every kind that
into the wines, but phenols and tannins do too, am fortunate enough Georgia has to offer. With each sip I feel
giving them each a distinct appearance, aroma to be invited to the I am getting closer to understanding
and texture that the general consumer might neighbourhood of Kiketi, to this country, its capital and, in turn,
not be accustomed to. the Gotsa family winery. The its people. When wine making has
When they were in power, the Soviets family has been involved in been a traditional local activity for
ditched this traditional practice in favour of wine making for generations, thousands of years, it’s no surprise
mass-production, but the method has using traditional kvevri in the that the drink in its many forms is the
recently been revived. process. I am not only shown key to unlocking the secrets of Georgian culture.
The most well-known of Georgia’s grape round the winery, but invited for The martyr that I am, I will gladly dedicate myself
varieties are Rkatsiteli and Saperavi, although dinner, such is the hospitality of the to that. The 2016 New Wine Festival will be held
there are a fair few more which are worth Georgian people. The table is covered on 14 May.
getting to know, including Aleksandrouli and with delicious food, all sprinkled
Usakhelauri. with cumin and coriander and, of georgianwine.gov.ge, facebook: Wines.of.Georgia
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address within the city centre in Prague city centre (¤10.50 single,
TUZLA // BOSNIA (¤9 single, ¤18 return), or a ¤21 return).
In the city of Tuzla we provide a WIZZ taxi service between the
convenient bus transfer between airport and any address within PARIS // FRANCE
the airport and Sarajevo Central Bus the city centre (per car ¤13.50 In Paris we provide two shuttle-bus
Station (¤22 single, ¤44 return) and single, ¤27 return). transfer services from Beauvais Airport,
a bus between the airport and Banja one to Paris city centre (¤39/¤78
Luka Central Bus Station LARNACA // CYPRUS return), and one to the suburbs of Paris
¤33 single, ¤66 return). In Larnaca, on the southern (¤49 single, ¤98 return).

Paris: Take a shuttle bus

to the city centre

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VENICE: Shuttle buses

run from Venice, and the
island’s Piazzale Roma

MEMMINGEN/MUNICH MILAN // ITALY VILNIUS // LITHUANIA

WEST // GERMANY In Milan you can take a bus between Airport transfers include a low-cost
We provide a point-to-point bus service the airport at Bergamo and the city (¤7 transfer between the airport and Vilnius
between Memmingen Airport and single, ¤14 return) or a point-to-point city centre (¤3.50 single, ¤7 return) and
Munich Hauptbahnhof, the central bus transfer between Malpensa Airport a taxi to addresses in the city centre
railway station (¤20 single, ¤40 return). and Milan Central Station (¤10 single, (per car ¤15 single, ¤30 return).
¤16 return).
CORFU // GREECE SKOPJE // MACEDONIA
In Corfu, we provide a shuttle-bus ROME // ITALY We provide a point-to-point bus transfer
transfer between Corfu Airport and In Rome we provide two types of between the airport and city centre
selected resorts (¤12 single, ¤24 return). airport transfers, including low-cost (¤3.5 single, ¤7 return) and taxis to and
bus transfers between the airports from the centre (¤20 single, ¤40 return).
HERAKLION // GREECE (both Ciampino and Fiumicino) and
In Crete, we provide a transfer between Termini station, Rome city centre, MALTA // MALTA
Heraklion Airport and selected resorts (Fiumicino: ¤8.50 single, ¤17 return; Take our shuttle-bus transfer between
in the area (¤11 single, ¤22 return). Ciampino: ¤6 single, ¤12 return) and Malta International Airport and selected
a shuttle-bus transfer between the resorts (¤5.50 single, ¤10 return).
RHODES // GREECE airports and any address in Rome
We provide a shuttle transfer between (Fiumicino: ¤18 single, ¤36 return; EINDHOVEN // NETHERLANDS
the airport and selected resorts on Ciampino: ¤14 single, ¤28 return). In Eindhoven we provide four types of
Rhodes (¤7.50 single, ¤15 return). transfers: a point-to-point bus transfer
VENICE // ITALY between the airport and Amsterdam
BUDAPEST // HUNGARY From Venice we provide a convenient city centre (¤24/¤40, return); a point-
In Budapest we provide two types of point-to-point bus transfer between to-point bus transfer between the
airport transfers. There's a point-to-point the airport (Treviso), 30km from Venice, airport and Utrecht, Transferium
bus transfer between the airport (Liszt and the island’s Piazzale Roma Westraven (¤17/¤30, return); a point-to-
Ferenc Terminal 2) and Budapest centre (¤12 single, ¤24 return). point bus transfer between the airport
(Deák Ferenc square), tickets: ¤5/¤10 and Antwerp, Berchem Station
(return); and a shuttle-bus transfer RIGA // LATVIA (¤25/¤47, return); and a point-to-point
between the airport (Liszt Ferenc In Riga, we provide a personalised WIZZ bus transfer between the airport and
Terminal 2) and any address within taxi service between the airport and Den Bosch, Transferium Pettelaarpark
Budapest (¤10 single, ¤20, return). Riga city centre (¤17 single, ¤34 return). (¤10 single, ¤18, return).

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GDANSK // POLAND within Targu Mures city centre BARCELONA: Get

a transfer to any
We provide a bus transfer between (¤8 single, ¤16 return).
address in the city
the airport and Gdansk city centre
(¤4 single, ¤8 return); a shuttle TIMISOARA // ROMANIA
transfer between the airport and an In Timisoara, we provide a personalised
address of your choice (¤9 single, WIZZ taxi transfer between the airport
¤18 return); and a bus transfer and any address within Timisoara city
between the airport and Słupsk Bus centre (¤20 single, ¤40 return).
Station (¤13 single, ¤24 return).
BELGRADE // SERBIA
KATOWICE // POLAND We provide a shuttle transfer between
In Katowice you can take two point- the airport and any address in the city
to-point transfers – one between the centre (¤9.25 single, ¤18.50 return).
airport and Katowice city centre
(¤6 single, ¤12 return) and one KOSICE // SLOVAKIA
between Katowice airport and Krakow In Kosice, we provide a personalised
city centre (¤10.50 single, ¤21 return). WIZZ taxi service between the airport
and any address within Kosice city
WROCLAW // POLAND centre (¤13.5 single, ¤27 return).
In Wroclaw, we provide a personalised
WIZZ taxi transfer between the airport BARCELONA // SPAIN
and any address within Wroclaw city We provide two shuttle-bus transfers:
centre (¤17.50 single, ¤35 return). one between the airport and any
address within Barcelona city centre DUBAI // UAE
WARSAW // POLAND (¤18 single, ¤36 return); the other We provide a shuttle-bus transfer
From Warsaw Chopin between the airport and selected between Dubai World Central Airport
Airport we provide two types resorts on the Costa Brava and any address within Dubai (¤23
of airport transfers: a low-cost (¤20 single, ¤40 return). single, ¤44 return) and a shuttle-bus
transfer between the airport and transfer between Dubai World Central
Warsaw Central Station (¤4 single, MADRID // SPAIN Airport and any address within Abu
¤8 return), and a shuttle-bus In the Spanish capital, we provide Dhabi (¤40 single, ¤76 return).
transfer to any address within the a shuttle-bus transfer between the
city centre (¤9 single, ¤18 return). airport and any address within Madrid LONDON // UK
city centre (¤18 single, ¤36 return). We provide two types of transfers: a
BUCHAREST // ROMANIA point-to-point bus transfer between
In Bucharest, we provide two types PALMA DE MALLORCA // London Luton Airport and the city centre
of airport transfers: a shuttle bus (¤10 SPAIN (Victoria station) with National Express
single; ¤20 return); and a taxi to any We provide a shuttle-bus transfer (¤15 single, ¤22 return); and two train
address in the city centre (¤20 single, between the airport and selected transfers, the first between Luton and
¤40 return). resorts on the island (¤8 single, London (¤20 single, ¤35 return), the
¤16 return). other between Luton and Bedford (¤14
CLUJ-NAPOCA // ROMANIA single, ¤26 return), both operated by
We provide a taxi service between MALMÖ // SWEDEN Govia Thameslink Railway. Ticket prices
the airport and any address within In Malmo we provide two types include bus transfer to Luton train station.
Cluj-Napoca city centre, costing ¤15 of point-to-point bus transfer, one
one-way (¤30 return) per car. between Malmo Airport and Malmo KIEV // UKRAINE
city centre (¤10.5/¤21 return); the In Kiev, we provide a personalised WIZZ
TARGU MURES // ROMANIA other one between Malmo Airport and taxi service between the airport and any
Take our shuttle-bus transfer between Copenhagen Central Station (tickets: address within Kiev city centre (tickets:
Targu Mures Airport and any address ¤20 single, ¤40 return). ¤12 single, ¤24 return per car).

*Prices indicated are for online purchase only

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E XC I T I N G N E W D E S T I N AT I O N S , O F F E R S A N D A L L T H E L AT E S T N E WS

Wizz Air has increased fights to Lisbon as well as

launching its first route to Porto, greatly increasing
travel options between Portugal and Central and

PORTUGAL
Narrow cobbled streets and seafood await in
Eastern Europe. Porto became the newest WIZZ desti-
nation, with a flight from Warsaw operating twice a
week. WIZZ also launched a new service from
Bucharest to Lisbon, the first route between Portugal
the home of port wine and Romania. Weekly flights between Budapest and
Lisbon have also been doubled. Located in northern
Portugal, Porto is one of Europe’s oldest and most
charismatic cities. It is renowned for its romantic
atmosphere, beautiful architecture and historic centre,
which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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FRENCH
FOOTBALL
FUN
If you are planning to
head to France this
summer for football
action, WIZZ offers
low-fare flights to Paris
Beauvais Airport from
14 cities in Romania, WIZZ TO OPEN 24TH
Poland, Bulgaria, Latvia, BASE IN KUTAISI
WIZZ CREWS TAKE Macedonia, Lithuania,
Serbia and Hungary. WIZZ will begin base operations in

ISYP AWARDS WIZZ has also scheduled

three direct flights from
September at Kutaisi International
Airport in western Georgia with one
In a recent international competition, a team of Hungary to Marseille, A320 aircraft, adding seven new
WIZZ cabin crew members won awards based on Lyon and Bordeaux – routes to Europe. This will be the
cabin service performance. The team, consisting specifically for matches airline’s 24th operating base. New
of four of WIZZ’s top-selling cabin crew, achieved by the Hungarian national services will run from Kutaisi to Berlin
outstanding results at the annual Inflight Sales Person team. Seats are going Schönefeld, Munich Memmingen,
of the Year event. fast, so if you want to be Milan Bergamo, Dortmund, Larnaca,
Bianca Bodan (based in Targu Mures) and Vladut in the stadium cheering Sofia, and Thessaloniki. With these
Radu (based in Bucharest) were each awarded on your team, buy now at new destinations, Wizz Air’s network
with a silver medal in the Effective Use of Product wizzair.com from Georgia consists of 11 routes
Knowledge category, while Katinka Bajusz (based in to eight countries. Kutaisi, famous
Budapest) and Kevin Markowicz (based in Katowice) for its many gardens and tree-lined
received bronze medals in the Overall Inflight Sales streets, is the second-largest city in
People of the Year category. Georgia. Its most famous landmark
The WIZZ Team also took the third-place prize for is the 11th-century Bagrati Cathedral,
the ISPY Got Talent contest. The WIZZ team was led a protected UNESCO site. Wizz Air
by Alexandra Avadanei, Cabin Crew Service Manager began operations in Kutaisi in 2012
(based in Budapest), and Vladimir Stojchevski, Sales and has carried more than half a
Expert (based in Skopje). million passengers since then.

WIZZ TAKES FOURTH A321 TO BUDAPEST

WIZZ just completed Phase 1 of the first of four A321ceos to the base in
its A321ceo aircraft deployment Bucharest. This will be followed later in
programme in March, with the delivery the year by four more A321ceo aircraft
of the fourth Airbus A321 to the airline’s delivered to Warsaw.
base in Budapest. The first A321ceo, The A321ceo’s larger fuselage offers
a larger version of the 180-seat A320, more seats to popular WIZZ destina-
entered WIZZ service in November tions and helps move WIZZ’s operating
2015. WIZZ will take delivery of a total costs even lower, a saving that is
of nine A321ceo aircraft in 2016. Phase passed on to customers in the form of
2 will begin in May with the delivery of continued low fares.

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 WIZZ INSIG HT FLE ET

Photo: Gergely Molnar

WIZZ AIR FLEET
Wizz Air has a young, single type Airbus fleet from the A320 family of aircraft including A320s and A321ceo aircraft. We took
delivery of its first A321ceo aircraft in November 2015 and will take more than 20 more through 2018. Wizz Air has an order with
Airbus for 110 new technology A321neo aircraft with advanced systems and engines that will further reduce Wizz Air’s industry
leading cost base as well as the company’s carbon footprint. All new deliveries are fitted with “Sharklets” wingtip devices.

INTERESTING FACTS:
• The highest mountains we fly over are in Caucasus is Elbrus (5642m)
• The longest overwater flight is to Iceland

A320 A321

TECHNICAL DETAILS ABOUT OUR AIRBUS FLEET

Dimensions Airbus A320-200 Airbus A321ceo
Number of aircraft 63 4
Seat capacity 180 230
Flight crew 2 2
Standard Cabin Crew 4 5
Powerplants 2 X International Aero Engines IAE V2500 A5
Wingspan 35.80 m (117ft 5in) 35.80 m (117ft 5in)
Lenght 37.57 m (123ft 3in) 44.51 m (146 ft 0in)
Height 11.76 m (38ft 7in) 11.76 m (38ft 7in)
Max. cruising speed 903 km/h (487 kt) 903 km/h (487 kt)
Economical cruising speed 840 km/h (454 kt) 840 km/h (454 kt)
Fuel capacity 24.000 L 24.000 L

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AMBASSADOR T HWIZZ
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THIS IS MY CITY

RIGA
Born in Jurmala, Cabin Attendant and WIZZ Ambassador
Martins guides us around his hometown of Riga in Latvia...
LATVIA

ABOUT RIGA
What is your overall experience of Riga?
THINGS
For visitors of all tastes it’s a very welcoming city. If TO DO…
you are into parties, or just like to have a nice stroll
by the river, you can do it all in Riga. Plus, check
out the architecture and museums, or just stop for a
nice coffee in the city centre.

What’s important to know about the region?

Always take a warm jacket, because you never know
what the weather will bring. It may start off as a
sunny, warm spring day then get fresh and windy in Riga’s Old Town
the afternoon. Explore the beautiful
architecture, cobbled
What do you like to do to unwind on your days off? streets and pastel-
ABOUT MARTINS In summer, I like to cycle to the beach or just walk coloured buildings.
What is the best thing about working for WIZZ? about the city. Of an evening, Old Riga has lots of
I’ve been addicted to aviation for years. And ever since great bars where you can enjoy a wide choice of
I joined WIZZ, I’ve loved it every single day. I’ve fi nally beers made by local breweries.
found a job that I can also call a hobby.
Where’s best to go for culture?
How did you feel about being chosen as a WIZZ Every Saturday, no matter what the weather, there’s
Ambassador? In the beginning, it was like – let’s just an open-air market in Kalnciema quarter. Here you
give it a go. Then it turned into a big voting competition can buy authentic produce, handicrafts, jewellery
and I was selected by and other things direct from the Cruise the Daugava
friends and WIZZ Facebook people
pe who made them. A bit Book a cruise for a different
followers from all over the of free advice – go there with view of the city’s bridges
world. When I actually won an empty stomach and discover and sights.
the opportunity to be an the best of Latvian cuisine and
Ambassador, I had no idea generosity.
ge
what to expect, but ever since
On colder
older days I
I’ve made new friends and Best
Be food to try in the region?
o go to one
like to
had the best time of my life. Restaurant
Re Zoste has the best
of thee outdoor
burgers
bu in town and other
adventure
nture parks
What is special about your mouthwatering
mo meals made from
ted just
situated
role as an Ambassador? local
loc seasonal products and organic
outside
de of Riga Drink local beer
I’d never pictured myself as meat.
me For fi ne dining, you better
a model or the face of the go to Valmiermuiza’s Embassy to There are many outdoor
company, but it turned out to savour
sav Latvian cuisine, as well as cafes in the city, perfect for
be a great experience. our
ou great beer. sampling the local tipple.

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MERCURE, BUDAPEST
Located in Váci Street, one of the most famous
pedestrian areas in the capital, the Mercure is
close to the River Danube, museums, restaurants
and Budapest’s outdoor baths. Bedrooms are
tastefully decorated with historic scenes of the
city, and fresh white cottons, and amenities in
the hotel include the Café Vu Snack Bar, offering
various breakfasts and tasty Hungarian and
international dishes.
If you are travelling for business, you can’t go
wrong at the Mercure, with no less than seven
conference rooms including a board room for
larger events.
Families are catered for, too. For extra comfort
and space the hotel offers a 50 percent discount
on a second room for your children (aged 8–16),
letting you save your money for enjoying the city.
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 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

ADDITIONAL
SMALL PERSONAL ITEM
UPGRADES TO TRAVELLING WITH INFANTS
PRIORITY BOARDING Families travelling with small kids are important for WIZZ, and
Those using Wizz Air’s Priority Boarding service can now bring a so we have introduced an improvement to our baggage policy

small personal item* on board in addition to their small or large for infants.
The adult travelling with the infant is now entitled to carry an
cabin bag. Priority Boarding, which allows passengers to board
extra personal item for the infant on board, with the maximum
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for just ¤4/£3 per seat and flight if purchased online*. Terms and bag of the adult. Up to six adults (with a reservation under the
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Molluscs
Mustard

Peanuts
Celery

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Lupin
Eggs
Soya
Nuts

Fish
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Ham & cheese baguette

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