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 – […]
Category Archives: Western Europe
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Europe, UK, Western Europe
Interested in Time Travel? A Trip to the Island of Sark is Just the Ticket!
03
Aug
Aug
If you were looking for the perfect travel setting, you’d be hard pushed to find better. The sky overhead was a brilliant, cloudless blue, the crisp colour of azure only an English summer can pull off. The sea, reflecting this, was the perfect oceanic blue and the morning sunlight, dancing upon her surface, was […]
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Jul
Jul
The beautiful World Heritage city of Bath is one of England’s top highlights. Even if only you’re travelling in this country for a week or so, then you really can’t miss this stunning town situated in the country’s southwest corner. Unbelievably, I hadn’t visited this gem in my home country, until this summer – 32 […]