Best things to do Bautzen: Best places to eat, drink and sleep
An hour’s train ride from Dresden, Bautzen with its impressive fortifications and beautifully preserved old town is a joy to wonder through. I…
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Ever dreamt of sleeping in a treehouse hostel or a Yurt?
If you’ve been following the blog recently, you probably know that in May we embarked on an adventure to discover some of Germany’s coolest…
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My 85 tips to save money when travelling in Europe ( Updated June 2023 )
Welcome to my ultimate guide to backpacking Europe on a budget- in this post I have pulled together my 85 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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Introduction to Hamburg
Lying at the confluence of the Elbe River and the North Sea, the port city of Hamburg has a long tradition of welcoming people…
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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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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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Beer, nature and a bit of baroque : 24 Hours in Valmiera
Continuing my series of stories from Latvia….after raving about the peaceful and offbeat charms of Jelgava last week , I have another charming-not-so-well-known-town of…
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Cheap rail tickets in the UK? 11 train travel hacks
How can you get cheap rail tickets in the UK? This is a question that I get asked a lot by readers who are…
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