Divided into twenty arrondissements, Paris can be said to consist of twenty little towns. Each arrondissement has something to offer that the others don’t. The first is undoubtedly the most famous and touristy, despite being one of the smallest. It contains heavyweights like the Louvre and the Palais Royal, but it also has…
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…
Introduction: Welcome to Berlin I am proud to call Berlin my home and base for the last 14 years. As the second biggest city in the EU and the capital of Germany, you might think it would be an expensive place to visit, and of course, like any big city it can be, but it…
Champing? Bamping?!! Nightswapping? Warmshowers? Wwoofing? University Rooms? Does this sound like a bizarre academic adventure out of an adult fantasy novel, with a touch of James Herriot stirred in? You will be relieved and perhaps surprised to know that all these terms and more, relate to alternative, cool budget accommodation trends that you may, or may…
I believe some cities exist, not only in the physical realm but also in our imagination. Even, if we are not there, they are flowing through our veins and present, in the silent moments between our everyday sounds and strains. Porto is one of the cities that stays with you, long after you…
I love food. It is one very good reason to travel and see the world. Wherever I go, I always try and find the best streetfood. Food that has roots in the city or region. Sometimes I love a no nonsense, no frills restaurant. The most important thing for me and my guest writers is…
Looking for the perfect roadtrip in 2015? Hop on a plane to South Africa. I had the good fortune of visiting this beautiful country not once but twice in the last year and on both occasions I was completely bowled over by the warmth of the people and it’s breathtaking natural beauty. This country probably…
Belated Happy New Year from the BudgetTraveller! I hope you had a nice break from work like me and 2015 has been good to you so far. I thought I’d start 2015 with something different. Since it is officially the year we went back to the future, like Marty, I am going to go time…
Malta I have gravely misunderstood you. Growing up in the UK, my image of you ( Thanks to Thomas Cook and a Place in the Sun ) has always been that of a package holiday destination. An island crammed with Brits looking for the holy trinity of sun, cheap beer and a sandy beach. Till…
