The initial plan was not to visit Föhr. We were keen on visiting the Greek islands. It would be perfect in July. Warmth. Great food. Deep blue waters and whitewashed houses. Fresh fish. Friendly locals. That’s a pretty decent equation for a good holiday. The problem though is that Greece has 6000 islands of which…
My name is Kashyap Bhattacharya but you can call me Kash. It is an easy name to remember for some reason 🙂 I started the BudgetTraveller 15 years ago as an experiment. I wanted to have a place where I could share some of my travel stories and also the travel tips that my friends…
48 Hours in Edinburgh: A guide to where to stay, eat, and drink in Edinburgh. You can’t *quite* do Edinburgh in 48 hours, but you can sure try. Edinburgh is a great year-round destination with a host of amazing experiences to discover: from savouring the finest art museums in the world, to lazing in Princes Street…
What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from. T. S. Eliot “May your nets always be full, Your pockets never empty, Your horse not cast a shoe, Nor the devil look at you In…
Spending less, travelling more: is this one of your New Year’s resolutions? I’d love to help your realise this resolution. In this post, I’ve shared with you a bunch of vouchers , articles and ideas to help you get 2019 off to a cracking start. Disclaimer: Note that some of the following products contain affiliate…
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 place that seems so real, you are startled when the narrative ends, and you find yourself back again in your living room, snuggled up on your favorite couch? As a followup to…
‘I am proud to be Canadian because this country is strong, bold and beautiful. Canada is multicultural and accepts immigrants for who they are and accepts their country and colour, sharing its beauty with every country in the world. Canada has very generous people who are willing to give to other countries and Canada…
Thanks to the Luxury Hostels revolution sweeping Europe and the rest of the world, hostels are no longer the place to grunge about whilst trying to save a few pennies. Some of the best luxury hostels have a cool social vibe combined with stylistic design elements typically seen in boutique hotels. They can have…
Two good friends of mine recently visited Edinburgh. For those of you unaware, Edinburgh was home for almost 10 years.I guess anywhere you live so long, it becomes part of your DNA. I love living in Madeira. I’ve met someone special here, the people are wonderful and the island is a beautiful place with stunning…
