Introduction Madeira Carnival is a spectacular event, brimming with excitement, music, and color I attended my first ever ‘Carnaval’ in Funchal, Madeira back in 2015 and it was one of the most memorable nights of my life.I will let the photographs below speak for themselves. Dates for Carnival Madeira 2025 Typically celebrated in February or March,…
The words ‘Student’ and ‘Hotel’ together do not inspire confidence immediately. I was curious though. On paper ‘The Student Hotel’ seems like a daring and innovative concept for a hotel. What’s the big idea? The Student Hotel is a hotel which houses short-term/long term scholars but also offers rooms to tourists visiting Rotterdam ,…
Re-publishing an old favourite post of mine that was gathering dust on a previous blog that died a death a few years ago. This is my list of my favourite 18 movies that inspired me to travel across Europe. I hope you like my recommendations. Please feel free to add your tips and a few…
Whether you enjoy oompah bands and drinking beer from 2 litre glasses or fancy cycling along the edge of a lake just outside the city with the beautiful Alps in the distance or simply just relax in a traditional ‘English Garden’ while watching surfers ride a man made wave in the middle of a…
It’s not often you visit a hostel that boasts not one but TWO swimming pools in addition to a Turkish bath, steam and sauna room but there’s so much more to Plus Florence than those eye watering facilities. Location Plus Hostels Florence is in a nice quiet location, about a 10 minute…
Combining the old and the new, the charm of Dresden lies in its unpredictability, a kind of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde personality where you are always having to reconcile two very different images of the city. In the new town you will find a gritty and alternative side that expresses itself through its world…
I visited Stuttgart originally as part of my German Wanderlust tour back on 2013 and here is my recently updated 48 Hour guide to Stuttgart which has a lowdown of cool things to eat, drink and see in the city. Day 1 Start the trip with a view of Stuttgart at the ‘Aussichtsplatform’ If you’re arriving at Stuttgart’s main…
Can you recommend your favourite budget places to stay in London…a good budget hotel in London or hostel? This is probably my most popular request from readers and friends so I thought it would be beneficial to summarise on my blog, my favourite budget places to stay in London. So in no particular order, here…
By Peter Parkorr A luxury hostel in a fantastic city, with history and the Mediterranean sea to discover, Lol Hostel is a great base for exploring Sicily The location The well-presented LoL Hostel is less than 100 yards from both the bus and train stop in Syracuse, and a ten minute stroll from…
