Neuharlingersiel, a bucolic fishing village on Germany’s North Sea Coast
Maybe its the romantic in me or maybe a sign of my age. There is something to be said about old fishing harbours and…
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My 84 tips to save money when travelling in Europe ( Updated June 2022 )
Welcome to my ultimate guide to backpacking Europe on a budget- in this post I have pulled together my 84 best tips to save…
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48 Hours in Riga- Where to eat, sleep & drink
Compact, very walkable and a mishmash of many striking architectural styles: the result of having been ruled across several centuries by the Germans, Swedish…
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Taking it slow on the island of Wangerooge
I get a mixture of reactions from my German friends when I mention the island of Wangerooge. ‘Sounds very Australian to me-are you sure…
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Görlitz-The most beautiful city in Germany you’ve never heard of
‘Görlitz is a fantastic little town. You don’t know what to expect.’ Tony Revolori-‘Zero’ from ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Few cities in Germany…
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A self guided free walking tour of Berlin Wedding
If you’re coming to Berlin, chance is that you will only be visiting for a weekend or a few days at the most. Most…
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Day trip to Sintra, Portugal’s fairytale city
Sintra. I’ve been visiting Lisbon for several years but somehow I never made it to Sintra for some reason. Some places exist in our…
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Free Download: ‘Latvia Itineraries’, my new travel guide to Latvia
As some of you maybe aware, I had the luxury of spending a whole month in Latvia in Autumn last year. Most of the…
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24 Hours in Sigulda, the ‘Switzerland of Latvia’
If you’re planning a trip to Latvia and looking for a perfect day trip from Riga, do make some time in your itinerary to…
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One city, many flavours: 11 of Hamburg’s best food hotspots
Do you like to explore cities through your stomach? Great. You’re reading the right blog! You should definitely consider Hamburg as the venue for your…
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