Tag Archives: Unsung Cities

Unsung Cities | Frankfurt am Main, Germany  

Posted on 2019-04-16 by tikichris

The fourth profile in my series about the unjustly Unsung Cities of the world is about forthright Frankfurt am Main. Continue reading →

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Unsung Cities | Köln, Germany

Posted on 2019-01-28 by tikichris

An ancient Roman enclave on the Rhine, Cologne is first and foremost a river town. That’s why the Romans set up shop here and why it grew to prosper during the Middle Ages as a significant hub of Catholicism. Roman ruins remain embedded in the cityscape and Cologne Cathedral towers over the town, celebrated as one of Europe’s best examples of Gothic grandeur.    Continue reading →

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Unsung Cities | Cleveland, Ohio

Posted on 2018-12-17 by tikichris

For the second profile in my series about Unsung Cities, I travel to the American Midwest to enjoy few tasty days in the lowbrow wonderland of Cleveland, Ohio. Continue reading →

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Unsung Cities | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Posted on 2018-11-27 by tikichris

Going with Pittsburg for the start of this new series was a no-brainer. I had a great time there in September and would not be averse to making repeat visits. The blank stares I’ve received from people here in London when I say I was recently there (and loved it) suggests the city has a way to go before shaking off any unsung status. Continue reading →

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Unsung Cities

Posted on 2018-11-23 by tikichris

Here’s a quick introduction to Unsung Cities, a new series of posts about overlooked and under appreciated urban wonders I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. Continue reading →