15 movies that made me fall in love with Europe
Re-publishing an old favourite post of mine that was gathering dust on a previous blog that died a death a few years ago. This…
Read MoreInspiration
Travelling with the forgetful man
I have a confession to make to you, dear readers of my blog. I am a forgetful man. I always remember a face. However,…
Read More
Cheap Eats Guide to Oslo ( Updated Nov 2024 )
Where to eat in Oslo on a budget? To add to my earlier post on the BudgetTraveller of the best cheapest hostels and hotels…
Read More
Visiting Edinburgh? Rent a short-stay apartment
If you’re looking for happiness while vacationing in the UK, Edinburgh should be a city that figures high on your list. The city came…
Read More
Discovering Delft through the eyes of Vermeer
We visited Delft on a windswept, moody day in Autumn. Shades of grey and of sparkling blue sunshine. Without the crowds of Amsterdam, it…
Read More
Avoid Ryanair & Airbnb? 5 tips for first-time visitors to Paris
My intern Amy Woodyatt’s latest post is about the pitfalls a first-timer can face when attempting to enjoy Paris on a budget…. When…
Read More
29 best free travel apps for travelling around the UK in 2024
Even for a non-techie, the world of mobile apps can be a genuinely exciting one. Constantly developing, expanding and responding to a demanding, connected…
Read More
5 more budget places to stay in London
Followup to my very popular 7 best budget places to stay in London post earlier from this year, I have 5 more budget…
Read More
More to Scots food than Haggis & Deep Fried Mars bars?
One of the reasons I love coming back to Scotland is for the food. Think Scotland and the first culinary delicacy that pops…
Read More
In praise of the museum cafe
Last weekend. It was cold, raining and we were lost in the confusing maze of canals of Amsterdam. The rain was…
Read More