When looking for somewhere to stay in the UK, I’ve always considered hostels the cheapest option and have, accordingly, spent my time trying to find the best deals for them on websites such as Hostelworld.com. Recently however, I’ve been doing a bit more research about budget accommodation in the UK and have been amazed […]
Category Archives: Europe
Budget Travel Ideas, Europe, FRANCE, Western Europe
6 Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Nice, France
17
Sep
Sep
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the beautiful city of Nice is known for being one of France’s most popular tourist destinations. It is also renowned for being very elegant, exclusive and expensive – certainly not somewhere many people would initially conceive of as a budget travel destination! Having visited this glorious European city however, I wanted […]
Budget Travel Ideas, Eastern Europe, Europe, Western Europe
How to Bag Cheap Train Tickets for Europe Travel
17
Aug
Aug
Once upon a time, budget airlines were the cheapest and best way to shuttle around Europe. Nowadays however, train companies are fighting back and rail travel across the continent is fast becoming better, quicker and cheaper than ever. Without the invasive security measures and baggage restrictions of plane journeys, not to mention flight taxes […]
23
Jul
Jul
As an ex-Londoner, with a background in the arts, I can’t help but still keep a close eye on this city’s exciting theatrical scene. The scope and diversity of artistic output in the buzzing capital of England is huge and not being surrounded by this sort of culture and creativity is one of the […]
09
Jul
Jul
Renowned for its beautiful sands and clear waters, the Island’s beaches have been earmarked as some of the cleanest in Europe … which is why their one of my top 5 reasons to visit Jersey. All round the island, great pockets of seaside fun can be found which, due to Jersey’s topography, vary greatly. […]
02
Jul
Jul
From 2008 onwards, I lived in London for roughly 3 years. Studying and working there in my mid-20s provided some of the funniest and best memories of my life. Rich with theatre, art, exploration and ecstasy I loved the city’s versatility as well as its wildness. I loved its multiculturalism as well as its […]
22
Jun
Jun
I love France and growing up in Jersey Channel Islands, it was a frequent summer holiday destination for us as kids. Just across the water, the French coast can actually be seen very clearly from many places on the Island and this tantalisingly close doorway to Europe has always excited me. Only around 45 minutes […]
Destinations, Europe, UK, Western Europe
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Jersey, Channel IsIands (the most southerly place in Britain)
15
Jun
Jun
Situated in the British Channel, Jersey is a tiny little island with a lot to offer. Just 45 square miles big, the island is a haven of beautiful beaches, great country walks, fascinating history and fantastic wildlife. Jersey’s location, between the south coast of England and the north coast of France, gives it a […]
11
Jun
Jun
If you’re ever making a connection flight in London, it’s highly possible that you’ll have to travel between Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Situated the opposite sides of the city, these 2 giant hubs boast an array of international lights and airlines, but sadly do not have a distinct transport link that connects them directly. […]
08
Jun
Jun
When visiting somewhere like the UK from somewhere like Australia, it seems mandatory to get involved in as much historical activity as possible. Whether it’s visiting museums, frequenting archaic tearooms or walking round relics and ruins, it seems that traveling from the “new world” to the “old world” unearths in many, the sudden and […]