“Is Ljubljana worth visiting?”, is a question I hear surprisingly often, usually from travellers weighing up which European capital cities deserve their precious holiday time and budget. So if this question is on your lips too, the short answer is yes! The longer answer is that Ljubljana manages to combine the charm of a small […]
Category Archives: Europe
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Apr
Apr
Belgium’s medieval cities have a habit of stealing hearts, cameras and weekends. Bruges usually gets top billing, all canals and chocolate boxes, but after multiple trips as a UK based budget travel blogger, I’m firmly in the Ghent camp. This article breaks down Ghent vs Bruges properly, looking at crowds, costs, atmosphere, things to do, […]
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Apr
Apr
Ghent is one of Belgium’s most rewarding cities for travellers who like culture, good food and character without inflated prices. It has medieval towers, canals, street art, student energy and some of the best-value attractions in Flanders. Compared to Bruges, it feels more lived in and far kinder on your wallet, especially if you plan […]
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Apr
Apr
Ghent is the kind of city that makes you feel cultured, very quickly, and simultaneously allows you to scoff chips and mayo for dinner and call it a traditional dining experience. Compact, pretty, easy to navigate without taxis, and crucially, inexpensive, you can definitely enjoy a weekend in Ghent without Brussels-level spending. This guide breaks […]
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Mar
Mar
Ghent is one of those smugly beautiful Belgian cities that somehow manages to be both historic and properly liveable. The good news is that getting there from Brussels is fast, frequent, and very doable on a budget, whether you pick the train (best all-round) or the coach (cheapest headline fares). Let’s break it down… […]
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Mar
Mar
East Sicily is basically a choose-your-own-adventure book where every chapter ends with granita, sea views, or a volcano. Sometimes all three. It is also brilliantly doable on a budget, because distances are short, public transport is workable, and many of the best experiences are either free (think wandering baroque streets, swimming, viewpoints) or good value […]
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Mar
Mar
Siracusa, often called Syracuse in English, is one of Sicily’s most rewarding destinations for travellers who want history, sea views, and excellent food without constant splurging. Split between the atmospheric island of Ortigia and the more local-feeling mainland, it is compact, walkable, and easy to navigate without a car. This guide focuses on how to […]
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Mar
Mar
Catching the overnight train from Rome to Sicily is one of those travel experiences that sounds like a story you are exaggerating for likes, until you are actually doing it – you board in the middle of the city, fall asleep somewhere around Naples, and wake up on an island after your train has literally […]
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Mar
Mar
If you are based in Syracuse (Siracusa) and fancy a classic Sicilian beach day without the faff of hiring a car, Fontane Bianche is the low-effort, high-reward option. Think pale sand, ridiculously clear water, and just enough beach clubs to keep you fed and shaded, while still having free sections if your budget is on […]
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Mar
Mar
Syracuse (Siracusa) is brilliant, but if you have even half a day spare, Noto is one of the easiest and most rewarding side quests in south east Sicily. It is close, compact, properly gorgeous, and you can do it without hiring a car or haemorrhaging euros on taxis. Noto is part of the UNESCO listed […]