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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My 75 tips to save money when travelling in Europe
This post was originally published on 7th April 2014 and updated on 28th July, 2019 Welcome to my ultimate guide to backpacking Europe on…
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Cheap rail tickets in the UK? 11 train travel hacks
How can you get cheap rail tickets in the UK? This is a question that I get asked a lot by readers who are…
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P&O Ferries ‘mini-cruise’ to Bruges reviewed
13 hours and 15 minutes If you’re clearly in a hurry to get to Bruges, then the P&O Ferries Hull to Zeebrugge ferry is…
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How to Visit 15 European Cities for less than £250/$300
How can I travel across Europe on a budget? I’ve had this email from countless readers over the last few years and tried to…
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12 cool things to do in Ghent
Ghent is no longer Belgium’s hidden secret thanks to countless bloggers like me who have fallen for its beguiling charms. Worry not. It still gets…
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50 Free Things to Do in Paris
Paris is the place where a young Hemingway came to seek writing inspiration with his first wife. Paris was the melting pot of artistic…
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23 free and fun things to do in Lisbon on a budget ( Updated Jan 2020 )
I finally got around to putting together a mini guide of some pretty cool things to do in Lisbon on a budget. I…
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11 cool things to do in Prague on a budget
Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic has tonnes to offer with regards to culture, architecture, food and drink. I’ve summarised in this…
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5 cool hacks to save money on UK train fares
Visiting the UK soon? Then this post is one to bookmark. In association with ticketclever.com and rail travel expert, Sophie Collard I’ve put together…
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