In my humble opinion, the quiet and entirely unassuming city of Bratislava is one of the most underrated in European cities. The capital city of Slovakia and home to only half a million people, Bratislava is sandwiched between the tourist giants of Budapest and Vienna – check out this amazing bus / boat trip if […]
Category Archives: Destinations
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Aug
Aug
Krakow has a way of getting under your skin. The city blends medieval beauty with artistic flair, layers of history, comforting Polish food and a nightlife scene that happily keeps going long after your sensible bedtime. I first visited as a budget backpacker in my twenties and loved it. Returning at forty, I fell for […]
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 – […]
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Aug
Aug
Lovely, lively, lush, large-hearted Lebanon. What an amazing place! So many things to do! Honestly, if I could think of more superlative adjectives beginning with L, I’d be likely to go on and on about this Middle Eastern gem of a country situated along the Mediterranean Coast. The treasures that lie in store in this […]
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Aug
Aug
They’re the one thing than can undo even the most experienced travellers and their well-laid plans causing chaos and disrupting itineraries like no tomorrow. Yes, we’ve all made that mistake of not checking the visa requirements of a country well enough in advance and for a few of us unlucky ones have even had it […]
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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 […]
ISRAEL, JORDAN, Middle East
How to Travel from Amman to Jerusalem: Everything to Know About Crossing this Border
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Aug
Aug
Did you know there’s a way you can cross from Jordan to Israel and back without getting your passport stamped by either country? Did you know there’s a way you can get from Amman to Jerusalem in just a few hours? Well if the answer to either of these questions is “no”, or “yes, but […]
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Aug
Aug
Myanmar is a wonderful country for solo travellers in Asia. Aside from the fact that it is both friendly and safe, this charming destination offers unique travel experiences that differ wildly from anywhere else on earth. Perfect for budget travellers too – given the choice of accommodation and comfortable transportation at very reasonable prices, […]
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Aug
Aug
There’s something truly mystical about the city of Istanbul in Turkey. The metropolis that has spanned continents, empires, religions and cultures for thousands of years has an undeniable tenacity to it and an almost mythical allure that still has travellers heading there in droves today. Because despite not being the official capital of Turkey, there’s […]
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Aug
Aug
Packing for the Middle East can be something of a nightmare, especially if you’ve never ventured there before. I mean really, what on earth do you pack for a part of the globe that includes deeply religious and conservative countries, along with red sea beach resorts and hipster trendy cities? It’s a complete mind boggle, […]