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GO TO RYANAIR.COM12325139Lets GowithRYANAIRThis monthStart hereSpotlight on ViennaRight nowViewnder12 Inspiration for your next tripWhy not go zorbing near London, see human pyramids at La Merc festival in Barcelona, or visit the Pompidou Centre in Paris?19 Oktober speak A Bavarian slang guide23 In 5 minutes Improve your memory31 Silly scienceTake our back-to-school quiz34 5 of the bestMovie locations36 Tell me where to go! A Twier trip to Bremen19 Cool news and events in the places Ryanair ies to, plus more fun stu39 Reviews you choose The venues everyones talking about51 Check out ouressential guide to the Austrian capital Welcome To Vienna.......................................52CultureTake it all in ..................................54Check inWhere to stay ..............................56Eat outWhere to dine ..............................58NightlifeWhere to party ............................62MapHow to nd it all .........................65September 201247My City A locals Tallinn, Estonia LG006_03_Contents.indd 3 13/08/2012 11:574 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR LETS GO SHOPPING ONBOARD TODAYFlip the magazine over to browse the onboard shopping, from hot food to fragrances, available on your ight now.This month9068Autumn escapesWhy these eight destinations are even more tempting at the tail-end of the year79The Brussels bloggers guide to food and drinkWe meet the locals who know all the best places to eat, drink and be merry in Brussels Reigning champion How hard can it be to steer a dog-pulled sledge through the stunning vistas of the French Alps? Well, quite hard actually! 100 Destination map Helping you to plan your next tripCafEuro Saver 1 eachALLERGY ADVICEPlease note that food items sold onboard may contain traces of nutsFresh Food Please ask the crew for todays selection of freshly made sandwiches and hot mealsFresh Pastries2.50 Selection available All-day Breakfast Bap5.00Cereal & Milk1.50Sandwiches3.00 Selection availablePanini5.00 Cheese and Tomato or Ham and Cheese Premium Sandwiches4.50 Selection availablePepperoni Pizza5.00Cheeseburger5.00Hot Dish of the Day7.00 Selection available Steak Ciabatta7.00Chicken Tikka Meal5.00Ham & Cheese Croissant3.50Oloves OlivesCheese & CrackersCadbury FingersRice Krispies SquaresHot Meal DealBreakfastSpecial BreakfastSpecialBreakfastSpecialLG006_03_Contents.indd 4 15/08/2012 08:35No.83572 Vina Maipo.indd 1 16/08/2012 16:356 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR RYANAIR WILL CARRY 79 MILLION passengers this year, making us once again the worlds favourite airline as conrmed by IATAs analysis of the top 50 airlines (see below).The cleanest, greenest airline in the world, Ryanair operates 300 aircra on 1,500 routes, connecting 160 destinations and delivering Europes No 1 customer service, with the most on-time ights and the fewest cancellations and mishandled bags.Ryanairs winter schedule is now available on www.ryanair.com with unbeatable fares and lots of great new routes, especially to/from Poland and Hungary. Take a look at our new winter schedule from Warsaw Modlin and Budapest airports to plan a break to these beautiful and historic cities.Even though Ryanair delays are very rare, we now oer a free SMS update service for passengers who experience delays of over 90 minutes, especially useful during periods of severe disruption, such as ATC strikes or airspace closures so enter your mobile number the next time you book.In August, Ryanair invited charities to apply to become the partner to our 2013 Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar. Over 500,000 has been raised for charities since 2008 and we hope to raise another 100,000 for charity this year, so look out for the 2013 calendar which will be on sale soon.Congratulations to Andrea Pisu from Sardinia, the second passenger on our Trapani-Calgiari route to win a free Fiat 500 car (aer Rosea Ampola in April 11) on our Fly to Win scratchcard game. For just 2, you could win up to 10,000 in cash, travel vouchers or a car, as well as the chance to scoop a cool 1m. Ask one of our Cabin Crew for a scratchcard today.Dont forget Ryanairs new hotel search engine, RyanairHotels.com, comparing more hotel prices than any other website, ensuring that as always Ryanair gets you the lowest prices.Thank you for ying with Ryanair, Europes only ultra-low-fares airlineThanks for ying with us,Michael OLearyChief Executivey gwith us,Michael OLearyChi f EWelcome aboardTOP IATA AND NON-IATA AIRLINES(Ranked by international scheduled passengers)RANK AIRLINE THOUSANDS 1RYANAIRR79,000 2 LUFTHANSA 44,460 3 EASYJET 37,665 4 AIR FRANCE 30,8825 EMIRATES 30,8486BRITISH AIRWAYS 26,3206 BRITISH AIRWAYS 26,320Welcome aboardOUR NEW LOW-FARE ROUTES TO WARSAW MEAN THE FAMOUS MERMAID STATUE IS NOW IN EASY REACH LG006_06_welcome.indd 6 15/08/2012 13:41Every great city has an iconic store.A store which celebrates luxury, creativity, service and the very best Irish and international brands since 1849.GRAFTON STREET DUBLIN, PATRICK STREET CORK, OCONNELL STREET LIMERICK, EGLINGTON BUILDINGS GALWAYWWW.BROWNTHOMAS.COMWELCOME TOBROWN THOMASNo.78300 Brown Thomas 1pp.indd 1 28/06/2012 09:02W W W .R E L I GI ONCL OT H I N G.COMNo.83584 Religion Ltd.indd 1 15/08/2012 15:599 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMFrom the Editor in Vienna! Its kind of insane, I mean who would have thought that the city of the Vienna Boys Choir and the Schnbrunn Palace, and snow and Christmas markets, has some of its best nightlife on a beach? And the sea is nowhere to be found! All this sand has been dropped on the banks of the Danube Canal at dierent beaches and the party goes on. Vienna is a magnicent city for so many reasons, and to discover them see our cover story, starting on page 51.But we dont just have the Austrian capital for you this September, no sir-eee, we are packed with incredible ideas and amazing experiences for your next trip, many of which have come from your tweets and emails.For instance, you may still have time to book a Barcelona ight and get out to the citys big end-of-summer festival in honour of the Virgin of Mercy towards the end of the month. See page 14 for a fantastic image of the human pyramids involved! And if youre planning a trip for later this year, be sure to read our feature on sunny autumn destinations (page 68). If youd prefer some snow, try dog-sledding in the Alps (page 90).Is there something happening in your city in the coming months that you want us to cover? Wed love to hear from you, so tell us about whats going on near you via Twier (@helloletsgo), Facebook (facebook.com/letsgomag) and email (hello@letsgo-mag.com). Lets Go! 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All correspondence and advertising enquiries should be addressed to Ink, 141-143 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JE, tel. +44 (0)20 7613 9777, ink-global.comLets GowithRYANAIRRamsay ShortEditor & Co-Publishertwitter.com/ramsayshortCOVER ILLUSTRATION CIARA PHELAN @ YCNIm on a beach at night, dancing to a dubstep DJ with dreadlocks, and drinking spritzers Lets GowithRYANAIRTELL USWHEREYOUREGOING!TAKE ME WITH YOUSEPTEMBER 2012LETSGOMAG.COMwithRYANAIR hTAKE ME WITH YOU SEPTEMBER 2012LETSGOMAG.COM LETSGO MAG COMLG006_09_EdsLetter_c.indd 9 15/08/2012 08:33No.83316 Marmot Mountain Europe GmbH.indd 1 15/08/2012 15:5711 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMContributorsWE COULDNT HAVE MADE THIS WITHOUT YOU Some of the many people who helped put our September issue togetherMATT GLASBYLondon-based journalist Ma usually writes about movies, for magazines such as Total Film, but for this issue of Lets Go with Ryanair he learned the art of mushing travelling by dog-pulled sledge in the French Alps. His feature starts on page 90. The dogs were beautiful, says Ma. If a touch perky. Id recommend mushing to anyone whose love of animals outweighs their fear of eating snow.REGINA WOLEKOur picture editor Regina hails from Mannheim, Germany, but has been living in the UK for the past 21 years, working for publications such as Time Out London, FHM and The Independent. She commissions photographers across Europe for Lets Go with Ryanair. She loves Londons Shoreditch, because there are always more exciting lile shops and places to eat to discover!.PETER GEOGHEGANIrish journalist Peter lives in Edinburgh, but spends a lot of his time travelling. For this issue he headed to one of his favourite cities, Brussels, to explore the Belgian capitals culinary scene with the help of some food and drink bloggers. For a city of its size, Brussels has a staggeringly high number of great restaurants, he says. It was fantastic to explore them with locals. Read about it on page 79.Be a part of it tell us where youre going!We want to know whats happening where you are, what you think of our magazine and what youd like to see in it. So get in touch with us below! WHAT YOU TOLD US Visit our websiteletsgo-mag.comSend us an emailhello@letsgo-mag.comFollow us on Twier@helloletsgoLike us on Facebookfacebook.com/letsgomagDisclaimer: Ink. All material is strictly copyright and all rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior permission from the publisher. Opinions expressed in Lets Go with Ryanair are not necessarily those of Ryanair.When you see a buon get involved@sophiabrown_x enjoys a spot of zorbing, p13 Pampa Santi Montoya recommends a dramatic Spanish festival, p14@timcruzlovesyou shares a favourite museum in Paris, p17Rebecca Lavender is excited about a new-look for Magaluf on Mallorca, p25James Wichelow wants to see an air show in Berlin, p29Eric Seufert suggests a boozy tour of Bremen, p36Kirsty stayed at a spectacular hotel in Rhodes, p39Sadie K knows where to drink in Barcelona, p41Anne had a fantastic meal in Stockholm, p41Zabrina Norry recommends a unique basement bar in London, p42@leilaos gives us all a quirky German history lesson, p37@dramacampbell recommends eating pancakes on a boat, p37Liisi Eesmaa shows us around her home city of Tallinn, Estonia, p47Michael Scott loves the countryside near Faro, p71LG006_11_Contribs.indd 11 08/08/2012 14:4412 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR Inspiration for your next tripPHOTO JAMES DAVIES PHOTOGRAPHYStarthereInspiration for EVER TRIED ?ZORBING, LONDON, UKThe extreme sport that resembles travelling in a hamsters exercise ball over land or water is a surprisingly popular way to kill time FLY RYANAIR TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED) your next trip LG006_12_StartHere_c.indd 12 08/08/2012 15:3213 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMTHEY SAY Zorbing involves hurtling down a hill in nothing more than an inatable ball! The sphere is constructed with a polythene inner capsule suspended from thousands of nylon strings, creating a comfort zone for your head-over-heels ride.Pod London, which offers zorbing in Surrey, near London, zorbing.co.ukYOU SAY What did I enjoy most about zorbing? Just trying to stand up!@sophiabrown_x, via TwitterLG006_12_StartHere_c.indd 13 08/08/2012 15:3214 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR EVER SEEN ?LES FESTES DE LA MERC, BARCELONA, SPAINFLY RYANAIR TO BARCELONA (EL PRAT, GIRONA AND REUS)Boggle at giants, devils and human towers as the city throws a party to honour co-patron saint the Virgin of Mercy, from 21 to 24 SeptemberWE SAY Get ready for some action as re-spurting beasts chase you along the Via Laietana during the Correfoc (re run). The whole city seems to be out on the streets for the free concerts, folk dancing and parades. Its Barcelonas biggest festival and a nal burst of summer fun. Go see it!Follow us on Twitter @helloletsgoFor more information about this festival see bcn.es/merceYOU SAY The castellers are amazing to watch, and quite brave. Brightly coloured teams compete to form the highest human pyramids, and some of the tumbles are prey insane.Pampa Santi Montoya, via emailStart herePHOTO CORBISLG006_12_StartHere_c.indd 14 08/08/2012 15:3815 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMSeen something amazing? Tell us! facebook.com/letsgomagLG006_12_StartHere_c.indd 15 08/08/2012 15:3216 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR Start hereArchitects Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano collaborated to design this iconic cultural complex, which includes the Muse National dArt ModerneEVER BEEN ?POMPIDOU CENTRE,PARIS, FRANCEFLY RYANAIR TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS AND VATRY) PHOTO GETTYLG006_12_StartHere_c.indd 16 08/08/2012 15:3217 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMYOU SAY @CentrePompidou is hands down the best museum Ive ever been to. Incredible! What a collection.@timcruzlovesyou, via Twitter THEY SAY This centre has amazed and delighted visitors since it was inaugurated in 1977 About a third of the 50,000-plus works, including the work of the surrealists and cubists, as well as pop art and contemporary works, are on display. Lonely Planet, lonelyplanet.comBeen somewhere brilliant? Share your thoughts and photos hello@letsgo-mag.comLG006_12_StartHere_c.indd 17 14/08/2012 12:47No.82762 A.S.P.E.N.indd 1 16/08/2012 13:0619 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMRightnowWhat, where and when...Beer dictionaryOKTOBERSPEAKIf youre in a beer tent in Munich between 22 September and 7 October youll be needing this guide to Bavarian lingo FLY RYANAIR TO MEMMINGEN (MUNICH)WORDS MIKE PEAKELG006_19_RNOpener.indd 19 15/08/2012 15:3120 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR PHOTO DES NAPOK; LAURA KEEBLE FOR THE LOVE OF CHOC SWEET DAYS20-23 September, Budapest, HungaryChocolate professionals and enthusiasts assemble at Buda castle for this mammoth celebration of chocolate and candy. Theres fine dining and wine, too. Come on down!sweet-days.comFLY RYANAIR TO BUDAPEST Right now BRUSSELS | BUDAPEST | LIVERPOOL Whats happening near you? facebook.com/letsgomagRollercoaster rideMORE FUN ON FACEBOOK Brussels, BelgiumFurther proof that Facebook is colonising every aspect of our lives reaches us from Belgium. At the Walibi theme park near Brussels, the wristband that you swipe to access rides now connects to your Facebook prole page and shows that you not only like them in real life, you ocially Like them online. Will our supermarket shopping be on FB next? walibiconnect.beFLY RYANAIR TO BRUSSELS (CHARLEROI)ART CAPITALLIVERPOOL BIENNIAL 15 September-25 November, Liverpool, UKThe UKs largest international contemporary art festival returns. Highlights include acclaimed US artist Doug Aitkens new work on the Albert Dock, as well as works shortlisted for the John Moores Painting Prize at the Walker Art Gallery. This piece (above) by Laura Keeble was made on a can she found on the street after Londons 2011 riots. biennial.comFLY RYANAIR TO LIVERPOOLTHEY SAYSweet Days is a delicious international event where chocolatiers meet and Buda castle is a terric venue. Sarah Jane Evans, Academy of Chocolate Going to Brussels? Read our feature on page 79 for tips on where to eat and drink!LG006_20-32_RightNow_srg.indd 20 13/08/2012 11:58No.75008 Felix Solis.indd 1 04/05/2012 14:03No.83585 Pilot Flyskole.indd 1 15/08/2012 16:4323 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMRight now What do you want to learn? hello@letsgo-mag.comIn 5 minutes#6 IMPROVE YOUR MEMORYRead this and youll never forget a name or a shopping list againBETTER MEMORY CRIB SHEETGive everyone a floating name tag in your mindAdd a picture to associate them with something or someoneListen to what they sayRepeat their words in your head right awayCreate a story incorporating all the things you need to rememberHELLO AGAIN FRIEND! Its been, what ages? Ah, that familiar feeling of dread when bumping into someone you know you know, but you know you dont know where from. Or what their name is. Or what they do. Your brain has let you down again time to give it a bit of a workout.Give everyone you meet a name tag, says motivational speaker and all-round memory whizz Vinay Parmar (vinayparmar.co.uk). When you meet them, imagine they have a balloon above their heads with their name wrien on it, or even a ashing neon light. Make it vibrant and suited to them.Vinay recommends making associations with other people or things of the same name. So, if someones called Clint, picture them standing next to Clint Eastwood in full cowboy gear. If its a lady called Amber, imagine her stuck to a tree and coated in resin. People do this naturally when giving directions, says Vinay. We provide landmarks, like turn le at the old clock tower. Try applying this to other things you need to remember.Another great tip for retaining what people say is to, well, listen. Really listen. Most of us have lile voices in our heads that like to throw in random thoughts while we are listening, says Vinay. So turn o those distractions by instead trying to repeat what they are saying. Its called the echo technique. As someone is telling you something, repeat it in your mind.A nal trick and one employed by memory experts the world over is to create a story. If your shopping list contains pork, bread, cucumber, eggs, lemonade, washing-up liquid and a mop, you may forget it. But not if you picture a pig walking into a bakery and smelling the fresh bread, only to accidentally smash some eggs with a cucumber. Devoid of water, he uses lemonade, washing-up liquid and a mop to clean up. This can also work well for remembering what you have to do on a busy day, says our unforgetful friend. So did you get all that? WORDS MIKE PEAKE ILLUSTRATION PESKIMO @ SYNERGY ARTLG006_23_in5mins.indd 23 08/08/2012 14:48No.72084 EC Power.indd 1 08/05/2012 10:2725 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMMADRID | PARIS | MAGALUF Right now Tell us which events youre going to! Tweet us @helloletsgoGOOD HAIR DAY THE ART OF HAIR18 September 2012-14 July 2013, Paris, FranceThis exhibition at the Muse du Quai Branly examines the political and personal identity issues connected to our hair. See your Barnet in a whole new light!quaibranly.frFLY RYANAIR TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS AND VATRY) YOU SAY Its great that Magaluf is enjoying a revamp. Id recommend a visit. Theres so much to do there as well as just partying. Rebecca Lavender, London, via email Rock out in SpainDCODE FEST14-15 September, Madrid, Spain Take in some live music with a helping of contemporary art on the side at Madrids multi-tasking DCode Fest. This years bands range from The Killers to Sigur Rs. Weekend festival passes are up for grabs for 90 (plus booking fee). dcodefest.comFLY RYANAIR TO MADRIDMAKEOVER MAGALUFS NEW LOOKMallorca, SpainMallorcas party capital is going decidedly upmarket. A new outpost of the stylish Nikki Beach club (nikkibeach.com) has just opened for the cool crowd in Magaluf. Meanwhile, two swell surfing simulators crown the terrace at the first Wave House Hotel (melia.com) to be opened in Europe. The whole town seems to have a new gloss to it, too, as improved streets and public squares top off the transformation.FLY RYANAIR TO PALMA MALLORCATHEY SAY Some of the worst mistakes in my life were haircuts. Jim Morrison of The DoorsPHOTO SAMUEL FOSSO/MUSE DU QUAI BRANLYLG006_20-32_RightNow_srg.indd 25 13/08/2012 11:5826 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR Right now Check out our website letsgo-mag.comPHOTO PIXELEYESPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UKLust objectREEL RETROHave some fun with a lm camera IF YOU USUALLY give your photos a retro colour wash with apps like Hipstamatic or Instagram, try this quirky 35mm lm camera instead. Lomographys La Sardina comes in a range of colours and paerns, and those in the Beach Edition range all feature a wide-angle lens and multiple exposure capabilities. Choose the model with ash and you also get colour tints to play with. 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GO TO RYANAIR.COMINDIE IN AUSTRIAWAVES VIENNA4-7 October, Vienna, AustriaThis urban music festival brings together indie gigs and club nights at Vienna nightspots like Flex, Badeschiff, Fluc and Pratersauna, as well as some more city spots not normally used as arts venues. Acts include Ghostpoet and Gold Panda. Plus, see the last ever show by Austrian electro-pop act Bunny Lake (below). wavesvienna.comFLY RYANAIR TO BRATISLAVA (VIENNA)LOOKING GOODDESIGN SEPTEMBERBrussels, BelgiumMore than 100 different events in venues across the city come under the banner of this design festival, which attracts top product and furniture designers like Ron Arad and Tom Dixon. Exhibitions run throughout the month, highlighting the work of young Belgian designers and much more. designseptember.beFLY RYANAIR TO BRUSSELS (CHARLEROI)VIENNA | BERLIN | BRUSSELS Right now Check out our website letsgo-mag.comThis international aerospace exhibition aracts plenty of plane-loving members of the public as well as industry experts. With ying displays and on-the-ground exhibits, visitors can see aeroplanes of every type, from the historic to the high-tech, from commercial and military planes to private jets. Theres a new venue this year, Berlin ExpoCenter Airport.ila-berlin.comFLY RYANAIR TO BERLIN (SCHNEFELD)YOU SAY Im a rst ocer with Ryanair and I want to aend the ILA Air Show to see such a vast array of aircra on display. Itd be educational and enjoyable! James Wichelow, London, via FacebookTHEY SAY Design September has something for every taste and every age, with lectures, exhibitions, workshops and shopping opportunies.Delphine Vercauteren, art director of Design SeptemberGoing to Vienna? Turn to page 51High lifeILA BERLIN AIR SHOW11-16 September, Berlin, GermanyANSWERS TO BORIS QUOTES ON P32 A) ELVIS, B) MAYOR, C) COCAINELG006_20-32_RightNow_srg.indd 29 13/08/2012 11:59It can only happen here, the great music in the most spectacular hall of the world: Rome.Come here and live a unique experience of history, entertainment, art and culture, between tradition and modernity.It looks like a music hall.But its Rome.For any informationwww.turismoroma.itNo.00000 Roma.indd 1 01/08/2012 12:3431 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMANSWERS 1) B, 2) C, 3) A, 4) A, 5) C, 6) B, 7) A, 8) C, 9) A, 10) C Right nowSilly ScienceBACK TO SCHOOLFor most kids in Europe, in September school holidays end and term-time starts again. So whether you le the schoolyard decades ago or are still hiing the books, go back to school with our quiz and nd out which facts you truly retained. Sharpen your pencil and get going! Answers are at the side of the blackboard.Follow us @helloletsgoUp to three correct answers: Back to the books.Never mind, theres still time to learn it all.Four to seven correct answers: Good eort.You paid aention, well done you.Eight to 10 correct answers: Star student.What can we say? With a score this high, you denitely deserve an A grade and a gold star from the teacher. You swot!How did you do?LG006_31_SillyScience_srg_rs.indd 31 08/08/2012 14:5132 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR Right now LONDON | MONTPELLIERWHEN INMONTPELLIER, FRANCEGET YOUR KIT OFF!Dare to bare all at Europes most famous nudist enclave, Cap dAgde on Frances Languedoc-Roussillon coast. Swimwear is banned on this beach and not only that, theres also an entire naturist resort village here, catering for thousands of nudists. You can play sports, dine, post a letter, and even go shopping all in the buff. FLY RYANAIR TO MONTPELLIER APPS WE SOLAVEIL SUNCARESeptember may not bring as much blazing sunshine as high summer, but some parts of Europe are still pretty darn hot see our feature on page 68. Use this app to manage your daily dose of sun. Input your skin type, (natural!) hair colour and eye colour. iPhone GPS helps the app detect temperature and UV estimates, and an alarm will sound when its time to apply more sunscreen. Free, available for iPhoneFLY RYANAIR TO 165 DESTINATIONS THEY SAYThe nudist village of Cap dAgde plays host to around 40,000 people at any time in the season. Once checked in, there is lile reason to visit anywhere else, as every need is catered for.nudistUK.comIs a cool event coming up in your city? hello@letsgo-mag.comFILL IN THE BLANKS TO GET BORISS BEST QUOTES Answers on page 29Boris and beyond ROAD TO 2012 Until 23 September, London, UKSay goodbye to Londons Olympic summer with a visit to this exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. Road to 2012: Aiming High features 40 new portraits of the British sportspeople and behind-the-scenes players who made the Games happen, including London Mayor Boris Johnson. npg.org.ukFLY RYANAIR TO LONDON (GATWICK, LUTON AND STANSTED)I think I was once given _________but I sneezed so it didn t go up my nose. In fact, it may have been icing sugar.My hero is the________in Jaws.My chances of being PM are about as good as the chances of finding on Mars, or my bei ng reincarnated as an olive._________________PHOTO JILLIAN EDELSTEIN NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY/BT ROAD TO 2012 PROJECTLG006_20-32_RightNow_srg.indd 32 13/08/2012 11:59NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE VISITOR CENTRE Irelands Most Unique Visitor DestinationMUSEUMOFSTYLEICONSWWW.NEWBRIDGESILVERWARE.COMWWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NEWBRIDGESILVERWAREExperience the glitz of Hollywood for FREE at the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre,Irelands most unique visitor attraction. Home to the legendary Museum of Style Icons, showcasing memorabilia from icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Princess Diana, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson and many more. With great shopping, sumptuous food and the museums outstanding permanent collection, this is a memorable experience for all visitors.OPEN 7 DAYS, FREE ENTRY. PARKING FACILITIES ONSITE.Directions: Take the M7 from Dublin. Leave M7 at Junction 12 signedCURRAGH / NEWBRIDGE and follow the signs into town. Turn right at shopping centre.The Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre is 600 metres on the right.No.00000 Newbridge Silverware.indd 1 14/05/2012 13:1634 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR Right now NEWCASTLE | VENICE | SALZBURG | PARIS | ALMERAILLUSTRATION KELTIECOCHRANE.COM5 of the bestMOVIE LOCATIONSALNWICK CASTLE,ALNWICK, UKThe exterior of this imposing medieval pile in Northumberland became Hogwarts school in the rst two Harry Poer lms, and actors in costume sometimes roam the grounds. Tel. +44 (0)1665 511350, alnwickcastle.comFLY RYANAIR TO NEWCASTLEEver been somewhere that felt weirdly familiar? You might have been on the set of a cinematic classicFollow us on Twitter @helloletsgoCHIESA DI SAN NICOL DEI MENDICOLI, VENICE, ITALYIn 1973 chiller Dont Look Now, Donald Sutherlands architect character is restoring this ornate 12th-century church. Come and see it for yourself, but watch out for red-hooded gures in the shadows.Campo San Nicol 1907, tel. +39 041 528 4565FLY RYANAIR TO VENICE (TREVISO)TABERNAS DESERT, ALMERA, SPAINMIRABELL GARDENS,SALZBURG, AUSTRIALove The Sound of Music? Skip along in the footsteps of Maria and the von Trapps at the gardens of Mirabell Palace, featured in the Do-Re-Mi song. Cast your cares aside as you belt out Fa, a long long way to run!Mirabellplatz, tel. +43 (0)6 628 0720FLY RYANAIR TO SALZBURGThe Tabernas Desert has doubled for the American West in movies such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and A Fistful of Dollars. Visit the recreation of a Wild West main street in the nearby Oasys theme park (oasysparquetematico.com), or catch classics at the Almera Western Film Festival (almeriawestern.es) from 11 to 13 October. FLY RYANAIR TO ALMERACAF DES DEUX MOULINS,PARIS, FRANCEIn Montmartre, youll spot plenty of locations from the whimsical 2001 hit Amlie. The eponymous heroine works as a waitress at this real caf and brasserie. Stop by. 15 Rue Lepic, tel. +33 (0)1 4254 9050FLY RYANAIR TO PARIS (BEAUVAIS AND VATRY) LG006_34_5best.indd 34 08/08/2012 14:52035 Let's Go.indd 1 16/08/2012 11:1836 LETS GO WITH RYANAIR ILLUSTRATION SPENCER WILSON @ SYNERGYRight nowWhen I asked online for your tips on this German city, I ended up with a weekend that involved beer, poison and talking animalsI enjoyed the tour of the Becks Brewery Eric Seufert, via FacebookI love beer, I blurt out, perhaps a lile too loudly.Youre in the right place then, says Insa, my impossibly tall and blonde guide, and she is right. I have followed Erics most excellent tip to the banks of the River Weser and the mighty monument to beeriness that is the Becks Brewery.I try not to giggle as Insa explains that Becks is the product of boom fermentation, then she whisks me onto the production oor; all whirring conveyor belts full of boles, lightning-fast labelling machines and vats of hops. Insa tells me I must wear a neon orange safety vest. I suspect the real reason is so she can spot me if I run o and try to get my head under the taps that ll all the boles. Eventually, I am dragged away upstairs for a special tasting session. Its a dirty job, but someones got to do it. You can take your neon vest o now, Insa tells me. You are safe.Id beer keep it on, I reply. You havent seen me when Im drunk. becks.de/besucherzentrumTouch the musicians of Bremen statue to make wishes come true Dan Tetsell, via FacebookSo, theres a donkey, a dog, a cat, a rooster and me. The donkey, who it turns out is called Christine, seems to be doing most of the talking.The story of our town musicians is a lile like Britains Got Talent, she says.Or Bremens Got Talent, I add. Other than Becks, Bremens biggest claim to fame is the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, the Town Tell me where to go!BREMENWhere you decide what comedian Danny Robins should see and do in a dierent city each monthMusicians of Bremen, about a group of four old, unloved animals who run away to form a band. Its sort of like School of Rock meets Animal Planet. And here I am with the musicians now. Well actually, its four middle-aged ladies in fancy dress costumes, but if they dont draw aention to that neither will I. Christine and her friends run tours in character around the historic parts of Bremen tours that include the supposedly magical statue of the bestial LG006_36_TMWTG.indd 36 13/08/2012 11:4837 BOOK NOW! GO TO RYANAIR.COMFollow Danny Robins travels online @danny_robinsTell Danny where to go!Whats your must-visit place in a Ryanair city?Tell us about it by email, Facebook or Twier:hello@letsgo-mag.com, facebook.com/letsgomag, @helloletsgoThe House of History in the old Schnoor area is fun its a museum where local people play characters from the towns past @leilaos, via TwitterI am face to face with Bremens most notorious serial killer. Infamous for spicing her victims soup with arsenic, Gesche Gofried has killed at least 15 people. She is the Hannibal Lecter of north-western Germany. She also, thankfully, died 181 years ago, but the actor playing her is still prey scary. I say actor, the nice thing about the House of History is that all the people working here are until-recently unemployed locals, given a fresh start. Aer Gesche, I meet a tough sea captain looking for recruits. I fail the rst two tests: knowing port from starboard and being able to tie knots (Im more of a Velcro man). The only position hell oer me is lookout, up in the crows nest. I explain that I rather unhelpfully have a fear of heights.Thats ne, he says. Well just nail you to the mast. bremer-geschichtenhaus.de I stayed at the Best Western Hotel Schaper-Siedenburg, a comfortable and friendly hotel near the towns historic sights and just 15 minutes from the airport.siedenburg.bestwestern.deFLY RYANAIR TO BREMEN Thanks for all the Bremen-tastic tips. Heres just a few more of your top tweets:Check out the Viertel, Bremens hip, bohemian quarter. There are some cool bars there @CoplandFrontTheres a restaurant under the Town Hall [called Bremer Ratskeller] oering about 600 German wines @lalisathompsonGo to the Admiral Nelson pancake ship on the river @dramacampbellbandmates that Dan has kindly tipped me o about. Touch the donkey, Christine instructs me. Grab both legs, close your eyes and make a wish. I do as Im told; when I open my eyes an American couple are staring at me and pointing. 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