The main Sierra Leone airport sits just outside the country’s capital, Freetown. It is the country’s only international airport and therefore the main gateway to the country for the vast majority of travellers heading here… which is why I’m bringing you this post with all the info you need for your arrival into, and departure […]
Looking to discover the best time to visit Sierra Leone and what the weather is like in the dry and wet season? Especially in Freetown? Then this is the post for you! Located in West Africa, with the Atlantic Ocean lapping at its heels and a wild, lush tropical landscape lying behind, I think it’s […]
I must be getting old, because I honestly think I prefer Munich to Berlin these days! And to celebrate, here’s my list of the top 17 things to do in Munich, including special tips for special summer and winter visits. The capital of Bavaria in Germany, this city has long been the heartland of this […]
One of Bavaria’s top attractions, if you want to visit Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich, then this post will bring all the details, including my top recommended tours as well as how to make your own DIY day trip. Whichever option you go for, Castle Neuschwanstein is one Germany’s most famous sights and a must-visit if […]
Located almost 600km apart, despite being in the same country, it’s fair to say that it’s quite the distance between the 2 great German cities of Munich and Cologne. With Cologne located in the northwest of the country and Munich located down in the Bavarian region in the south, very close to Austria, the geographical […]
How many days in Munich is enough to get a good flavour for this city? Well that’s a good question! After all, if you want to allow enough time to see and do everything you have on your list for this great German destination (including potentially some day trips), but don’t want to be kicking […]
Wanting to get the train from Munich to Amsterdam? Then this post will bring you all you need to know! 2 fantastic European popular cities, there’s no question that if you haven’t visited either Amsterdam in the Netherlands or Munich in Germany before, that you definitely should! The sort of destinations you can return to […]
Looking for the best things to do in Cologne? Then you’ve come to the right place! This bustling city, which sits on the banks of the fabulous River Rhine, is a must on your German hitlist. Awash with creative folk, some great street art, a mighty cathedral and a fair bit of Kolsch to wash […]
The place to visit in this German city, the Cologne Cathedral really is the number one attraction you can’t miss if you’re exploring here. UNESCO-listed since 1996 (I’ll go into why a little later on), with a whole heap of accolades to its name (including the world’s tallest twin-sphered church and the largest Gothic Cathedral […]
If you’re coming to this fab German city, then you really can’t miss visiting the Cologne Triangle. One of the top icons in the city, many tourists miss it out, largely because it lies across the bridge on the otherside of the river from the city’s historic centre. But miss this iconic tower at your […]











