Paris, in 40 photos & 20 songs
Here are 40 pictures I took from my latest jaunt to Paris. Pictures are taken with my humble iPhone 4s. To accompany the pictures…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Volcano-hopping in Iceland
Know before you go A notoriously expensive country and city to travel in, Bus Hostel is currently the cheapest hostel and budget accommodation available…
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Beatles to Binki: A journey through Hamburg’s musical heritage
Spring is yet to arrive in Germany and indeed for the most of northern Europe. It’s been bitterly cold. I’ve been walking around…
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Brief encounter: Friends for life or new wife?
BudgetTraveller intern Amy Woodyatt’s latest post addresses the highlights and pitfalls of making friends while on the road…. One of the best…
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Tampere: A stairway to heaven
Funny how talking about a place to a friend can make you nostalgic about a place. It’s like entering a hidden portal that…
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More than just the journey-Why I travel
Why do I travel? plus why do people travel…..These are questions that have been a kind of lifelong obsession for me. Especially since…
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Blogmanay: A chance to rediscover an ‘auld acquaintance’
There is no greater pleasure than the joy of renewed pleasures This is especially the case when it comes to Edinburgh, It’s…
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