I’m in the middle of a very scenic vineyard . As I dip my toes into the south facing sloping hillside, the intense June sunshine pricks my skin and I feel the unique egg shaped green bottle of wine in my hand slowly slipping through my my sweaty palms. I need to drink some water…
With its dazzling mix of baroque, art nouveau and modern architecture, UNESCO World Heritage listed ornamental fountains and a booming arts scene, the ‘Little Prague’ of Czech Republic, Olomouc, is one of the more interesting cities to visit in the country. If you are looking to spend a day in Olomouc or even a short…
A city with a difficult past, complicated present and uncertain future Görlitz is not the city that would feature on most Germany itineraries. However, if you do dig deep, it is the kind of city that ultimately is very rewarding. Alongside Meissen, Görlitz is the perfect day trip from Dresden and has enough sights to…
Tucked away in the eastern corner of the country, Czech Republic’s third city, Ostrava remains off the beaten path for most travellers and many locals from Czech Republic because of its industrial past. Times are changing and Ostrava is in the process of reinventing itself as tourist destination -in this mini Ostrava travel guide I…
The best and cheapest way to see Europe ? How about travelling by train across Europe. While it is not as cheap as coach travel, trains in Europe, if booked in advance, can offer some incredible deals. It beats flying anyway and also is the most sustainable and one of the cheapest ways to travel…
Bypassed by backpackers in favour of Cesky Krumlov or Vienna, devoid of tourists, laid back, compact and also much cheaper than Prague, Brno is a fantastic choice for a day trip from Prague or a weekend short break. Popular with students, you have an incredible choice of things to do in Brno-from world class architecture…
Like love, with some cities it is just a weird impulse…you just love them unconditionally. I don’t when I fell in love but I maybe I can tell you how I fell in love with Olomouc and why it is worth visiting in 2021. I first came across Olomouc in a worn out, tattered edition…
My brand new post is list of 24 alternative, best things to in Prague. After visiting Prague a few times, I’ve begun to realise that the city is basically a intricate patchwork of villages just like my former home, Edinburgh. If you walk in any direction for 30 minutes, you’ll find yourself somewhere completely different….
Welcome to my ultimate guide to backpacking Europe on a budget- in this post I have pulled together my 85 best tips to save money while travelling in Europe. The post is a summary of my best posts and tips till date on the BudgetTraveller- all my 16 years of travelling across Europe, distilled into…
