Greece is one of those countries that always seems so close and yet so far. Situated in the southern corner of Europe, despite being a major holiday destination for millions in my home continent, it’s always been a place I’ve largely overlooked when it comes to travel. Probably because I’ve been put off by […]
Category Archives: Western Europe
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Aug
Aug
Like any good budget traveller, I’m a huge fan of camping and almost always carry a tent with me, no matter where in the world I’m off exploring. Now however, it’s time to turn my attention to my beautiful homeland of Great Britain! With summer in full swing, this is the perfect time to […]
06
Jun
Jun
As Big World Small Pockets continues to unearth tips about how to travel through more typically expensive destinations like Australia and Europe for less, I couldn’t resist turning my attention to the capital of Spain, the wonderful city of Madrid. Here’s how to explore this city for less… Related Posts The Best 2 Day […]
05
May
May
Exploring a city that you haven’t visited before is one of life’s great experiences, especially when it’s one of the top cities in Western Europe. Exploring it like a local, well, that’s even more amazing! When it comes to doing it how the locals do however, there are so many questions… Where do people eat? […]
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Jan
Jan
We all know Europe isn’t one of the cheapest destinations to travel in, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed by budget adventurers too. Have travelled extensively across my home continent, here are my top 33 money-saving tips when it comes backpacking Europe cheaply… Related Posts 5 Backpacking Essentials That Will Save You […]
09
Nov
Nov
One of the most iconic cities in the world, when you visit London it’s hard not to get overwhelmed by the number of things to do there and how much it can all cost. But fear not, there’s a heap of free things to do in this great city which, after living there for […]
05
Oct
Oct
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]