So, you’re coming to Catania and you want to eat. Bravo! This is a great place to be a foodie – food is cheap, plentiful and really, really good. However, it can take some time to work out what you want to order. With that in mind, in the first part of a…
I thought I would share my experience of being robbed in Barcelona back. I would not wish this on anyone visiting this great city, so below you will find some tips on how to avoid pickpockets and what to do if you have the misfortune of being robbed. Remember: in all situations, keep calm and…
Stories from the road is all about the stories of my life on the road. I set up BudgetTraveller to be a resource for inspiring your current and future travels. Besides the luxury hostel reviews and cheap eats guides, I guess my own personal travel stories are a major part , the…
Oslo is a beautiful city, one that rewards both exploring and slowing right down. Despite its contemporary appeal, there’s no hiding the fact that the Norwegian capital is notoriously expensive. Deutsche Bank has ranked it among the priciest cities in the world for a beer. But here’s the thing. It’s still entirely possible to enjoy…
Alongside its other baltic cousins, Riga and Tallinn, Vilnius has one of the most underrated food scenes in Europe. The Lithuanian capital serves up a wonderful mix of old and new: from hearty traditional classics like Cepelinai (large potato dumplings), the famous bright pink Šaltibarščiai soup, and half-moon Kibinai pastries, to creative vegetarian cuisine and…
In the depths of the Occitanie region, on the banks of the River Garonne, Toulouse is one of France’s most underrated and affordable cities. Known as La Ville Rose for its distinctive pink brick architecture, Toulouse offers brilliant value compared to Paris or Nice While it lacks a list of big must-do sights, the beauty…
My guide to the best Bars, Kneipes, Cafes and Spätis in Berlin Berlin has one of the most democratic drinking cultures in Europe. No matter wherever I travel in the world, I miss Berlin’s bar culture. Even with gentrification, rising housing prices Berlin it remains one of a kind and very accessible to travellers on…
Just like neighbouring Brno and South Moravia, South Bohemia and its capital České Budějovice slips under the radar for most travellers who see the city as a quick pitstop to visit the famous Budvar brewery before hopping back on the train to the postcard pretty Český Krumlov. Which is a shame because the city has…
Phuket Old Town If you are planning a trip to Phuket or looking for ideas of things to do in Phuket on a rainy day, then this itinerary is for you. With the help of HipTraveler’s itinerary planner we had 3 wonderful days planned in Phuket where we enjoyed some of the lesser known aspects…
