I’ve spent over 2 months in Lebanon and honestly think that the longer you’re in this country, the more you realise there is to see and do. That said, I understand not everyone has the luxury of time on their hands and as word gets around about just how cool this country is, long weekends […]
Tag Archives: Itinerary
08
Nov
Nov
Eastern Europe really is a treasure trove for travellers. From incredible architecture and epic nightlife, to gorgeous mountains and beautiful beaches, this diverse and delightful part of the world really does pack it all in. That’s not to mention the fairytale castles, the quirky coffeehouses, the rattling trams and the fiery Rakija! Ohhh it’s all […]
11
Oct
Oct
One of the beautiful things about travelling in Lebanon is, of course, the country’s outstanding beauty! Another beautiful thing about travelling in Lebanon, is the country’s wonderfully compact size. For Lebanon is small – tiny in fact – which makes seeing a lot of it, or at least the touristic highlights, more than possible within […]
06
Sep
Sep
Budapest – it’s a tale of 2 cities… quite literally! Yes split by the mighty Danube, the capital of Hungary really is a 2 for 1 deal – a phrase that is music to budget travellers’ ears everywhere! With Buda on one side and Pest on the other, this city presents a huge range of […]
30
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 […]
23
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 […]
02
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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Jul
Jul
Honestly, Egypt is one of the best travel destinations you can head to right now. Chocked full of sensational historical sights, amazing adventures, bustling cities and welcoming locals, it really is hard to believe just how affordable it is to adventure here. Ending my 10 month African journey in Egypt – having travelled north overland […]
16
Jul
Jul
There’s no doubt that travelling the Middle East is a very different experience to adventuring in many other parts of the world. But there’s also no doubt that this very different experience is actually what can give you the most enjoyment from travelling in the Middle East too. For starters, the sort of people that […]
09
Jul
Jul
If you haven’t yet heard the news, let me fill you in. There’s never been a cheaper or better time to visit Turkey… FACT! Ok, well maybe that’s a subjective fact, but honestly having just spent a month in the country, I can most certainly attest to its excellent value for money, incredible range of […]