Support the hostel industry- introducing the #AdoptaHostel campaign
It goes without saying that these are tough, testing times for all of us at the moment. Travel has been a big…
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5 reasons why winter in Ottawa is the perfect escape
The hard soil and four months of snow make the inhabitants of the northern temperate zone wiser and abler than his fellow who…
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Perfect weekend getaway from Berlin- Potsdam
Just a 40 minute ride from the chaotic and bustling Berlin, stepping into Potsdam feels like entering a different universe. Having visited and lived…
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Lessons in architecture learnt in Vorarlberg
“We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us.” Winston Churchill Until recently, I rarely appreciated how much of an impact, architecture has…
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WIN free nights in a luxury hostel & Akra carry-on backpack (RRP €170)
Happy New Year! First off, I’d love to wish you all a happy, healthy 2020. Not many resolutions for me this year, just to…
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How to spend 48 Hours in Vilnius: 17 top tips
Paris is a good idea but Vilnius might be an even better one? Earlier this summer I had a chance to visit a city…
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How to spend 48 Hours in Goslar
‘I lived in a more conservative, small minded town nearby before coming to Goslar. The locals here are really friendly and welcomed me with…
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Perfect day trip from Stockholm: Drottningholm Palace
Royal. Regal. Resplendent When I close my eyes and think of our summer trip to Stockholm, these are the three words that come to…
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Falun: The Swedish town you’ve never heard of that changed the history of the world
After 7 years I’m heading back to Sweden on a long but pleasant 8 hour train journey from Copenhagen. Our destination? The 31st biggest…
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A UNESCO World Heritage roadtrip through Denmark’s Riviera, North Sealand
Back in Denmark It was a Sunday morning in August like no other. After waking up at the crack of dawn and after…
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