Trieste is the slightly mysterious, sea-sprayed corner of Italy where espresso has its own vocabulary, Austro-Hungarian grandeur meets Italian flair, and you can go from Roman ruins to a windswept pier in about ten minutes on foot. It’s compact, walkable, and brilliant value compared with Italy’s headline cities, which makes it ideal for a one […]
Category Archives: Europe
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Milan has a reputation for designer price tags and slightly-too-good cheekbones. But underneath the glossy shop windows, it’s a brilliantly walkable, metro-friendly city where you can see the big hitters in a single day without rinsing your bank account. This one day Milan itinerary is built for value – iconic sights, smart transport, a proper […]
Europe, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, Western Europe
Switzerland to Italy: 1 Week Itinerary for Alps, Skiing, Lakes & Milan
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This 1 week Switzerland to Italy itinerary proves you really can have it all without blowing your budget. In just 7 days, you’ll glide across the Alps on one of Europe’s most spectacular train journeys, ski at an affordable Italian resort, soak up the glamour of Lake Como and finish with culture and food in […]
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Lake Como has a funny habit of looking like a billionaire’s screensaver. All glossy water, perfectly stacked villages, and mountains doing their best dramatic backdrop impression. The good news is you do not need a private driver, a five-star hotel, or a suspiciously expensive gelato to enjoy it. A day trip from Milan is one […]
Europe, ITALY, Western Europe
Aprica Italy: The Cheap European Ski Resort You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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Feb
Feb
If you think skiing in Europe automatically means eye watering prices, overcrowded slopes and accommodation that costs more than your flight, let me introduce you to a place that quietly proves otherwise. Aprica is a small ski resort in northern Italy that delivers proper alpine skiing at prices that feel refreshingly old school. As a […]
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Venice has a reputation for being wildly expensive, mostly because it can be! If you follow the crowd into the first café on St Mark’s Square, order a gondola on impulse, and rely on single vaporetto tickets like they’re bus fares, your bank card will start sweating. But Venice can also be brilliant value, especially […]
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Feb
Feb
When people search for things to do in Gozo, they are usually looking for something a little slower, a little cheaper and a lot more authentic than mainland Malta. And that is exactly what this small Mediterranean island delivers. Just a short ferry ride from Ċirkewwa in Malta, Gozo feels refreshingly rural, wonderfully walkable, and […]
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Malta may be a small country, but it punches well above its weight when it comes to culture, history, beaches and unforgettable experiences. Sitting proudly in the Mediterranean Sea, this island nation has been shaped by thousands of years of history, from prehistoric temples to the legacy of the Knights of St John and the […]
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Packing for Malta is one of those deceptively simple tasks! It is a small Mediterranean island, it is sunny, and it has beaches. Job done, right? Not quite! After several trips to this wonderfully layered country, I have learned that Malta rewards smart packing. One day you are swimming in turquoise coves, the next you […]
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Jan
Jan
Hiking in Slovakia has a habit of sneaking up on people! It does not shout about itself like the Alps, but quietly delivers dramatic mountain peaks, glacial lakes, well-marked trails and some of the best value mountain infrastructure in Europe. For budget travellers, nature lovers and anyone planning a long weekend packed with fresh air, […]