Interesting Facts about Berlin

Berlin is known as the street art capital of the world but graffiti cleaning costs the city 35,000,000 euros each year. Despite the costs, the city's distinctive paintwork always seems to reappear.

For more interesting facts about the history and culture of Berlin, visit the Pages section on this blog 'Learn more about Berlin'.

A Fun Fact about Prague

Charles IV (born Wenceslaus), King of Bohemia, laid the first stone on the Charles Bridge in Prague at 5.31am on July 9, 1357. The king was notoriously superstitious and followed astrology and numerology. He chose this time and date because of its written form: 1-3-5-7-9-7-5-3-1 (year, day, month, time).

Find out more intriguing characteristics of Prague's history, culture and attractions in the Pages section of the blog - 'Learn more about Prague'.

Reminder for Travel Documents and Passports

Just a friendly reminder for all travellers to send in their documentation regarding permission slip, medical and emergency contact information, code of conduct and a copy of your passport to either Mrs Gettens, Mrs Melville or Ms McGurgan. The due date has passed - September 18 - and we would like to thanks all of our travellers who have submitted their documentation to us.

Check out our updated itinerary and hotel accommodation

• Check out the updated flights and daily itinerary for our art tour as well as our hotel accommodation under the Pages section of the blog.
• There is also a page with the Worldstrides Instalment Payment dates, just in case you need a quick check.