STYLISH CITY: KRAKÓW

With the rise of post-Soviet style showing no sign of slowing, you'll want to take this opportunity to flex your best Eastern Bloc-inspired looks. Go for straight-leg jeans and chunky dad trainers to nail the aesthetic. Temperatures in Kraków can drop below zero at this time of year so for a 'fit that keeps you cosy and looks great at all times, well-cultivated layers are key – a statement knit under a minimal, off-white puffer will take you from the cobblestone streets to cosy wine bar in style.

Accommodation is cheap in Kraków, so you’ll probably find that you can stay somewhere pretty central – try the old Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz. The area has a distinctive vibe of its own, with rambling streets and a more ramshackle look than the Old Town – you’ll find art galleries and vintage stores nestled amongst former merchant houses. There are slick eateries in abundance, too. Worth a visit are Massolit Cooks, Green Times and Cheder (a cosy Israeli cafe serving up traditional-style coffee and hummus).

When it comes to key places to check out, your first stop should be Rynek Głøwny, Krakow’s colourful main square. There’s a massive Christmas market here from the end of November onwards to get you in the festive spirit. Feeling the cold? Make your way to a stall selling Grzane Piwo, delicious Polish ‘hot beer’ made with cinnamon or raspberry syrup.

If Rynek is the town’s oldest social spot, Tytano is its newest. An old tobacco factory transformed into a 'city within a city', Tytano is a cluster of innovative venues where the city’s cool kids come to hang out. From cocktail bars to nightclubs, artist's showrooms and even a tattoo parlour, you could easily lose a whole night here. Start by eating decadent deli sandwiches at Meat and Co before drinks at Weźże Krafta, a 30-tap craft beer pub.