Tina Orter, Author at City Magazine

Where to go on a cheap city break in 2026? This is a list of 10 European destinations that really offer the most for the least

In 2026, Europe doesn't have to be viewed through a plane window as a luxury reserved for "someday." If you feel like prices have gone up faster than a suitcase on a conveyor belt, you're not alone. The good news: there are still places where you'll get a surprising amount for your money — from accommodations and food to entrance fees, local transportation, and those little "wow" moments that make a trip. Where to go on a cheap city break in 2026?

Beauty

If you're a brunette and want a change without drama: this shade is the hit of winter 2026 that suits almost everyone

“Iced chestnut” is a hair color that looks better in real life than on Instagram. Discreet, cool and precise – without the warm undertones that quickly look wrong in winter. In the winter light, it looks neat, thoughtful and surprisingly modern.

Fashion

This is the sweater that will be everywhere in 2026: Fair Isle brings back a retro pattern, but in an ultra-modern version

Winter 2026 brings back attention to clothes that have weight. Not just in the material, but in the feel. This year, the sweater is not an accessory, but a wardrobe staple. The one around which the entire look is built. Its role is no longer just protection from the cold, but a clear aesthetic statement that works effortlessly. Fair Isle!

Lifestyle

These traits are inherited from the child's father - and only become apparent when the child grows up.

A child's face almost always changes over the years. The soft lines disappear, the face lengthens, the features sharpen. But it is precisely in this process of maturation that it often happens that a person who did not particularly resemble anyone in childhood suddenly bears the clear features of his father in adulthood.

Health

Ginger Shot Recipe: A Homemade Immune Booster in 60 Seconds

Have you noticed that it seems like someone around you is always sick? Has winter fatigue become a constant condition? Is your immune system even functioning? It's time for a homemade "ginger shot."

Lifestyle

Ice will disappear in minutes: a trick that melts ice faster than salt

A fall happens when everything seems perfectly normal. How many times has a step seemed safe until it was too late? There is a simple home remedy that can make the surface less slippery before a slip occurs. It is these little things that make the difference between a calm morning and a painful one.

Lifestyle

If your feet get cold in winter, try the aluminum foil trick: your feet will be warm even at -10°C

Are your feet cold? Winter can be relentless, but rarely do we feel it as quickly as in our feet. We can have a warm jacket, hat and gloves, but it still feels like the cold is coming from the ground up. Cold feet are often the reason our whole body starts to feel cold – and why we don't stay outside as long as we would like.

Beauty

Chapped lips in winter? A homemade 2-ingredient scrub that softens them faster than the best balm

The lips are often the only part of the face where dryness shows up immediately. Chapped lips appear without warning, without a transitional period.

Lifestyle

Rinsing or soaking fruits and vegetables? Myth busting: which method really removes dirt and pesticides

Fruits and vegetables may look perfectly clean, but that doesn't mean they're actually free of pesticide residue and bacteria. Washing fruits and vegetables is one of the most underrated, yet misunderstood, kitchen habits.

Lifestyle

Nuts can be a “silent poison” in the pantry: 6 obvious signs they’re spoiled (and most people overlook them)

Nuts are one of the few foods that we can safely eat a year after opening. Because they don't mold, don't smell from afar, and don't change in appearance. But that's exactly why they're among the most common foods we eat spoiled - without even noticing.

Alternative

If You Have These 6 Things in Your Wallet, Get Rid of Them Today—Because You're Literally Asking for Trouble

A wallet is one of the few items that you can lose in five seconds – but spend months dealing with the consequences. And the problem is almost never money. The contents of a wallet often say more about our habits, data and identity than we realize. So it's not a question of what to add to it, but what to remove from it.

Lifestyle

Do you have condensation on your windows in the winter? Spray this in the evening and the window will be dry in the morning - a trick you'll do every winter

Shaving foam eliminates condensation on windows - this sounds like nonsense. Until it becomes clear why it has been used for decades on car windows, especially on the inside of the windshield, where the view must remain clear in all conditions. The same principle works on windows in the apartment.

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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – Cillian Murphy returns in the role that defined the decade

Winter beauty trick with tangerines: DIY mask for dry skin and hair – for a pittance, with noticeable effects

Can't fall asleep? Stanford neuroscientist reveals simple trick that puts your brain to sleep in 5 minutes

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2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC: When the Predator returns and silences the electricians

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Airstream World Traveler 2026: finally a “silver bullet” that your electric SUV can tow

Orient Express Corinthian: The world's largest sailing ship, redefining the concept of 'old money' aesthetics

The drug that silences hunger: Why is everyone losing weight with GLP-1, but you still find yourself craving a salad?

Financial horoscope February 2026: 3 signs will have a "monetary breakthrough", 3 will have a dangerous hole in the budget

Heart or Like: What Are You Really Telling Someone When You Click? A Psychological Analysis That Will Surprise You

Ideas for the most popular end-of-school gift ideas for children and teenagers 2025

What will be “-50% OFF” on Amazon Prime Day 2025: date, 50% discounts and expected offers – what is worth buying this year?!

Discounts: Apple MacBook Air and Pro with M3 and M4 processors up to 40 % cheaper? No, you're not dreaming - just click quickly.

Where to go on a cheap city break in 2026? This is a list of 10 European destinations that really offer the most for the least

If you're a brunette and want a change without drama: this shade is the hit of winter 2026 that suits almost everyone

This is the sweater that will be everywhere in 2026: Fair Isle brings back a retro pattern, but in an ultra-modern version

These traits are inherited from the child's father - and only become apparent when the child grows up.

Ginger Shot Recipe: A Homemade Immune Booster in 60 Seconds

Ice will disappear in minutes: a trick that melts ice faster than salt

If your feet get cold in winter, try the aluminum foil trick: your feet will be warm even at -10°C

Chapped lips in winter? A homemade 2-ingredient scrub that softens them faster than the best balm

Rinsing or soaking fruits and vegetables? Myth busting: which method really removes dirt and pesticides

Nuts can be a “silent poison” in the pantry: 6 obvious signs they’re spoiled (and most people overlook them)

If You Have These 6 Things in Your Wallet, Get Rid of Them Today—Because You're Literally Asking for Trouble

Do you have condensation on your windows in the winter? Spray this in the evening and the window will be dry in the morning - a trick you'll do every winter

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