Word up people… if you haven’t heard of Plovdiv in Bulgaria, you will soon! Named the European Capital of Culture in 2019, this awesome historic town is the country’s second largest metropolis, but with its chilled vibe, quaint streets, funky cafes, cool bars, and cobbled charm, it feels a million miles from a busy, bustling […]
Category Archives: Europe
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What Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, lacks in terms of iconic monuments when compared to other European cities, it more than makes up for in quaint and quiet charm. In my opinion, it’s a must-see destination for travellers voyaging in this amazing part of Europe, bringing to life, as it does, much of Bulgaria’s fascinating […]
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Budapest – it’s a tale of 2 cities… quite literally! Yes split by the mighty Danube, the capital of Hungary really is a 2 for 1 deal – a phrase that is music to budget travellers’ ears everywhere! With Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city presents a huge range of […]
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In my humble opinion, the quiet and entirely unassuming city of Bratislava is one of the most underrated in European cities. The capital city of Slovakia and home to only half a million people, Bratislava is sandwiched between the tourist giants of Budapest and Vienna – check out this amazing bus / boat trip if […]
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The city of Krakow was my first foray into Poland – and what an introduction! This cute as a button town oozes character and charm, is heavy on the cobbles and offers a huge hunk of history on the side… quite the combination! Boasting some very fascinating day trips too, as well as some superb […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Europe, FRANCE, Western Europe
How to Make the Most of Your Hop On Hop Off Paris Tour
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Laden with attractions, history at every turn, more monuments than you can shake a stick at and so many galleries and museums you can’t even take it all in, there’s no doubt Paris is one of the world’s most amazing cities to visit. But with so much on offer in this capital however – […]
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I have to admit, when I first visited Prague at the age of 18, I found it widely overrated. WOAH! I know right, one of the most popular cities in Europe? Overrated? What was I thinking? Well honestly, I don’t know, so at the ripe old age of 33, I decided to return to this […]
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A great way to keep things cheap when you travel is to not travel too far and while that sounds amazingly unexciting, especially if you live in a country like the UK comme moi, it’s actually rather exciting indeed! (Am I getting old?!) Because while travelling to the far-flung corners of the globe is […]
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There is no doubt that Italy has an endless list of “must visit” places! From the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain in Rome to the Florence Cathedral, St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in Venice and even the Milan Cathedral, there’s so many great sights in Italy to choose from. But if all you want […]
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There’s no doubt that Bruges is one of Europe’s prettiest cities and, as a result, it’s also possibly one of its most expensive too! This can make life pretty hard for a budget traveller. One top tip when it comes to seeing Bruges on a budget to is avoid the summer high season, when crowds […]