Corfu is one of those Greek islands that quietly overdelivers. Venetian old towns, wild green hills, pale turquoise coves and prices that still feel refreshingly reasonable compared to Santorini or Mykonos. If you are travelling from the UK, and want a relaxed but varied Greek island break without blowing your budget, this 5 day Corfu […]
Category Archives: Western Europe
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May
May
Corfu is one of those Greek islands that quietly gets everything right. Beaches, history, walkable old towns, wild green countryside and some genuinely good value accommodation if you know where to look. Where you stay on Corfu really shapes your trip though. This is a long island with very different vibes from north to south […]
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May
May
Corfu Town is one of those rare places that feels genuinely layered rather than staged: Venetian lanes, British neoclassical buildings, French arcades and Greek tavernas all sit happily side by side. For budget travellers, it is a gift. Many of the best things to do in Corfu Town are free or low cost, food prices […]
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Apr
Apr
Belgium’s medieval cities have a habit of stealing hearts, cameras and weekends. Bruges usually gets top billing, all canals and chocolate boxes, but after multiple trips as a UK based budget travel blogger, I’m firmly in the Ghent camp. This article breaks down Ghent vs Bruges properly, looking at crowds, costs, atmosphere, things to do, […]
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Apr
Apr
Ghent is one of Belgium’s most rewarding cities for travellers who like culture, good food and character without inflated prices. It has medieval towers, canals, street art, student energy and some of the best-value attractions in Flanders. Compared to Bruges, it feels more lived in and far kinder on your wallet, especially if you plan […]
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Apr
Apr
Ghent is the kind of city that makes you feel cultured, very quickly, and simultaneously allows you to scoff chips and mayo for dinner and call it a traditional dining experience. Compact, pretty, easy to navigate without taxis, and crucially, inexpensive, you can definitely enjoy a weekend in Ghent without Brussels-level spending. This guide breaks […]
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Mar
Mar
Ghent is one of those smugly beautiful Belgian cities that somehow manages to be both historic and properly liveable. The good news is that getting there from Brussels is fast, frequent, and very doable on a budget, whether you pick the train (best all-round) or the coach (cheapest headline fares). Let’s break it down… […]
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Mar
Mar
East Sicily is basically a choose-your-own-adventure book where every chapter ends with granita, sea views, or a volcano. Sometimes all three. It is also brilliantly doable on a budget, because distances are short, public transport is workable, and many of the best experiences are either free (think wandering baroque streets, swimming, viewpoints) or good value […]
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Mar
Mar
Siracusa, often called Syracuse in English, is one of Sicily’s most rewarding destinations for travellers who want history, sea views, and excellent food without constant splurging. Split between the atmospheric island of Ortigia and the more local-feeling mainland, it is compact, walkable, and easy to navigate without a car. This guide focuses on how to […]
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Mar
Mar
Catching the overnight train from Rome to Sicily is one of those travel experiences that sounds like a story you are exaggerating for likes, until you are actually doing it – you board in the middle of the city, fall asleep somewhere around Naples, and wake up on an island after your train has literally […]