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 […]
Category Archives: Europe
Budget Travel Ideas, Europe, FRANCE, Western Europe
How to Make the Most of Your Hop On Hop Off Paris Tour
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Aug
Aug
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 – […]
23
Aug
Aug
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 […]
02
Aug
Aug
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 […]
21
Feb
Feb
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 […]
15
Feb
Feb
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 […]
08
Feb
Feb
The Belgian city of Bruges is a feast of fairytale delight of twisting cobbled lanes, peaceful canals and old churches – in fact, it’s one of the most classic places to visit in Western Europe. Stone bridges cross the tiny waterways, as swans float past weeping Birch trees and the clip-clop of horse-drawn carriages pervade […]
06
Dec
Dec
Embarking on a solo trip to London is an exhilarating adventure filled with endless possibilities – and that’s coming from a serial solo traveller who lives here! From its rich history and iconic landmarks, to its vibrant culture and eclectic neighbourhoods, London offers something for every type of traveller. Exploring this dynamic city on your […]
24
Aug
Aug
Having been brought up in the Channel Island of Jersey, I almost know the French historic city of St Malo like the back of my hand! Only an hour by ferry from Jersey, St Malo was the regular place for our school trips when we were young and day-drinking exploits as we got older! However, […]
09
Aug
Aug
People often don’t associate travelling in Britain with being on a budget. Instead, they tend to think of heading to the capitals of Eastern Europe or the alluring beaches of the Mediterranean for their cheap European excursions. But I’m here to prove them wrong … … Ok, well maybe not wrong (because those places are […]