Category Archives: Western Europe

How to Enjoy Madrid on a Budget!

How to Enjoy Madrid on a Budget

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 […]

How to Explore Athens Like a Local

How to Explore Athens Like a Local

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? […]

33 Top Tips for Backpacking Europe Cheaply

33 Tips for Backpacking Europe Cheaply

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 […]

21 FREE Things to Do in London the Locals Love

21 FREE Things to Do in London

  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 […]

Budget Alternatives to Hostel Accommodation in the UK

Budget Alternatives to Hostel Accommodation in the UK

  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 […]

6 Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Nice, France

6 Best Things To Do in Nice on a Budget

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 […]

How to Bag Cheap Train Tickets for Europe Travel

Money Saving Tips for European Train Travel

  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 […]

Top 5 Shows to See in London (& How to Get Cheap Tickets)

Shows to See in London Now

  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 […]

5 Best Beaches in Jersey, Channel Islands

The Best 5 Beaches in Jersey, Channel Islands

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. From […]

5 Reasons I Miss Living in London

Why I Miss Living in London

  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 […]