Any trip I plan has to be budgeted for and planned around my other commitments. Luckily, living in the UK, we have very easy and cheap access to numerous European destinations! One of these being Amsterdam, which can easily be…
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13 OF THE BEST CAFÉS IN EUROPE
Did you even go to Europe if you didn’t go to a café? Each country in Europe has its own unique culture when it comes to roasting and brewing, drinking, and enjoying the buzzy stuff. While I haven’t visited every…
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO HIKING MOUNT SNOWDON
There is so much more to the U.K. than London and, whether you’re a visitor or permanent resident, hiking Mount Snowdon in Wales needs to be on your bucket list. The landscape in Wales allows you to experience the nature of…
HOW TO EXPLORE THE CULTURAL TREASURES OF IMPERIAL VIENNA
Imperial Vienna regularly tops rankings of the world’s most liveable cities for its lush green spaces (about 50% of the city’s total land), world-class public transport, and diverse outdoor recreational activity options along the Danube River. A stroll through one of…
10 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND THE BAY OF KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
In my opinion, Montenegro is a hugely overlooked and underrated destination in Europe. With over 100 beaches along it’s Adriatic coast line, the southern-most fjord in the world, stunning national parks, glacier lakes and medieval towns everywhere you look, it’s…
LONDON AS A LOCAL: THE BEST NON-TOURISTY THINGS TO DO
London is an incredible city. It’s cosmopolitan, entrepreneurial, and a lot of fun. But if you’re visiting for a few days, it can be a bit overwhelming. London is big and the list of things you can find on Google…
THE 8 MOST CHARMING PLACES TO VISIT IN IRELAND
Ireland is one of the most underrated and beautiful countries to visit. There’s something so romantic about the history, the still-present Gaelic language, and the sprawling green countryside. Despite the year-round rainy weather, there are often days here and there…
5 AMAZING CASTLES IN GERMANY YOU NEED TO VISIT
Neuschwanstein was my top priority on my first trip to Germany. It is a stunning fairytale castle, but I was one of nearly a thousand people there. It was hard to enjoy it while dodging large tour groups and waiting in…
8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING THE SWISS ALPS ON A BUDGET
The Swiss Alps are one of the most sought-after locations in Europe. With its breathtaking scenes and culture-rich monuments, Switzerland is a country every one of us wants to visit at least once in a lifetime. However, this country also…
7 SECRET SPOTS TO SEE OFF THE BEATEN PATH IN PARIS
It used to be perfectly normal to stick to the group and explore your destinations with the pack – it’s safe, well-organized, and you had no way of knowing if there are other, better, cooler, less crowded spots you can…
A GUIDE TO VISITING HISTORICAL WARSAW, POLAND
After spending a week in Warsaw, I am a huge, huge fan. Unfortunately not many people seem to share my view. After going on to travel through the Baltic’s everyone I met said Warsaw lacked charm, personality and warmth. So…
7 REASONS TO VISIT SZCZECIN, POLAND
Have you heard of Szczecin? I hadn’t either until I became friends with a Polish girl who took me home to meet her family and friends. Szczecin (shcheh-cheen) is a charming, port city located on the Oder River, one hour’s drive from…