City Guides
Amsterdam by Bike: A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling the City
How to hire a bike, read Dutch cycling etiquette and ride Amsterdam’s canal routes safely as a first-time visitor on two wheels.
By Marta Oliveira · 6 min read
City guides editor
Marta Oliveira
Marta edits Caesar Plaza’s city guides, covering walking routes, public squares, neighbourhoods and public transport.
Her pieces focus on how a city actually works for someone arriving for the first time: which ticket to buy, which streets to walk, and where to base yourself. She checks transport and access details against operators’ own published information before each update.
Write to Marta at service@caesarplaza.net with “For Marta Oliveira” in the subject line.
Articles by Marta Oliveira (10)
City Guides
Istanbul’s Commuter Ferries: A Visitor’s Guide to the Bosphorus Lines
How to use Istanbul’s Şehir Hatları commuter ferries across the Bosphorus and Golden Horn, with routes, fares and the best lines for sightseeing.
By Marta Oliveira · 6 min read
City Guides
Berlin Neighbourhoods: Where to Base Yourself
A district-by-district guide to choosing where to stay in Berlin, from central Mitte to Kreuzberg, Prenzlauer Berg and Neukölln.
By Marta Oliveira · 6 min read
City Guides
Navigating the Marrakech Medina Without a Guide
Practical orientation strategies for exploring Marrakech’s medina independently, using landmarks, named gates and Jemaa el-Fnaa as an anchor.
By Marta Oliveira · 5 min read
City Guides
Paris Métro and RER: A First-Timer’s Guide
How to navigate the Paris Métro and RER networks as a first-time visitor, including Navigo Easy, airport fares and line-numbering logic.
By Marta Oliveira · 5 min read
City Guides
Lisbon on Foot: A Slow Three-Day Walking Itinerary
A deliberately unhurried three-day route through Lisbon on foot and tram, covering Baixa, Alfama, Belém and Príncipe Real at a slow pace.
By Marta Oliveira · 6 min read
Trip Planning
Choosing Where to Stay in a City You’ve Never Visited
A method for picking the right neighbourhood when booking accommodation somewhere unfamiliar, with examples from Lisbon, Paris and Berlin.
By Marta Oliveira · 5 min read
City Guides
Using Public Transport in an Unfamiliar City Without the Stress
A practical guide to tickets, contactless payment and cards across London, Lisbon, Paris and Istanbul, for travellers new to each system.
By Marta Oliveira · 5 min read
City Guides
Walking a New City Safely: Practical Habits That Actually Work
Sensible, specific habits for walking unfamiliar cities confidently, with real examples from Lisbon, Paris, Marrakech and Istanbul.
By Marta Oliveira · 5 min read
City Guides
How to Read a City Square: A Traveller’s Guide to Public Space
Learn to read the layout, rhythm and history of great European and North African squares, from Lisbon’s Praça do Comércio to Marrakech’s Jemaa el-Fnaa.
By Marta Oliveira · 5 min read