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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5 of the best budget places to stay in Rome
Following my recent guides of the best budget places to stay in Amsterdam, London, Paris, Berlin, Edinburgh, Lisbon and Venice, excited to be…
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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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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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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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10 things to do for free in New York (whilst slow dancing to a mellow tune)
By Arpita Bhattacharya, BagFullofBooks.com Life passes most of us by in a breathtaking buzz. When we take a vacation, the last thing…
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