No smartphone & no guidebook- A few days in Basel
One of my takeaways from the pandemic was that you don’t have to go far or try too hard to find adventure, even in…
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Best things to do in Rome, according to locals
My first impression of the eternal city was not the best one. I found it noisy, too much traffic and overcrowded with tourists at…
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6 of the Weirdest Dishes I’ve Eaten in Germany (& Where to Eat Them)
I’ve had the pleasure of living in Germany on and off for 9 years now. I’m proud to call it home nowadays. One…
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Discovering Czech Republic’s hidden wine country
I’m in the middle of a very scenic vineyard . As I dip my toes into the south facing sloping hillside, the intense June…
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Planning a mountain biking holiday this summer? Try South Tyrol, Italy
I have been to Italy umpteen times but never visited South Tyrol until this trip. I also had never been on a mountain…
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Thoughts on publishing my first book, chasing dreams & discovering I have a weird ‘disease’
I published my first book just a little over a month ago. It’s called ‘The Grand Hostels: Luxury Hostels of the World’ ,…
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The best places to eat in Rotterdam on a budget
“Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” ― Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly Greetings…
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7 of the best budget places to stay in Lisbon
There can be many definitions or experiences that describe luxury. One of these might extend to the concept of hospitality. A feeling of being…
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Is it safe to travel in South America?
Editors note: This post was written before the tragic incident of two Argentinian backpackers, Maria Coni and Marina Menegazzo, 22 and 21 who were recently…
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Things to do, where to eat, drink and sleep- the ultimate guide to Madrid
Landlocked on all sides, Spain’s capital of Madrid is set deep in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. This medieval city, steeped in…
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