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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8 of the best budget places to stay in Lisbon
hospitality the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. There…
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Beat the Ryanair easyJet cabin hand luggage restrictions: My top 5 carry-on backpacks ( Updated Feb 2021)
It started as a personal endeavour 11 years ago but now searching Google, seems after so many years of flying low-cost airlines, many of…
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15 books that made me fall in love with Europe
There is nothing as budget-friendly as armchair travel. Have you experienced that delicious feeling, where a good book whisks you away to a far-away…
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Welcome to Oldenburg
We were stuck at the traffic lights for what seemed like an eternity. The windscreen wipers furiously pawing away the fat drops of rain….
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Next up: Czeching out a few more luxury hostels in Prague
Hi folks! Been awhile since I shared an update of my travels on the blog so I thought I’d share with you a little…
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My 20 essential travel items
Something bit different on the blog today. I thought I’d create a list my essential travel items without which I never travel. As…
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