There are lot of fantastic neighbourhoods to choose from when you visit Berlin but few rival Mitte. For me ‘Mitte’, the ‘middle’ and heart of Berlin is one of the best places to feel the pulse of this incredibly vibrant, hedonistic and cultural city. There’s a lot of history packed into the huge 39.47 km²…
‘Tourists don’t come here to see the Eiffel Tower or some grand historic monument. They come here to experience our fantastic gastronomy, our wonderful wines, the beautiful landscapes and of course our culture. There’s not one great thing but many small, beautiful things that make our city and region special.’ The patron of the No…
Following my recent guides of the best budget places to stay in Amsterdam, London, Paris, Berlin, Edinburgh, Lisbon and Venice, excited to be finally be able to share with you my best budget places to stay in Rome. There’s a nice mix of my favourite luxury hostels and budget hotels to choose from, depending…
One of life’s greatest pleasures for me is the thrill of the unknown. Turning a street, not knowing what lies ahead. Looking at a plate of food whose geography you are unfamiliar with, accompanied by the buzz of locals who speak in tones and accents unheard of. That feeling of complete disorientation when you arrive…
How can I travel across Europe on a budget? I’ve had this email from countless readers over the last few years and tried to address the question by sharing some of my favourite tips to save money while travelling across Europe plus also putting together a list of the best hostels in Europe in my…
I finally got around to putting together a mini guide of some pretty cool things to do in Lisbon on a budget. I know Lisbon needs no introduction to most people nowadays. Probably, needs no more bloggers like me promoting the city! I worry that the city is becoming too popular for its own good….
Further to my earlier guides to Berlin on a budget , Sam Wood’s 15 free things to do in Berlin , 10 movies that inspired me to visit Berlin ( also checkout Berlin expat, Cheryl Howard’s excellent list of cool and alternative things to do in Berlin that won’t break the bank ) and the best…
Visiting the UK soon? Then this post is one to bookmark. In association with ticketclever.com and rail travel expert, Sophie Collard I’ve put together 5 cool money saving tips that will help you save money when you are booking your next train journey in the UK. Update: October/2018 – Check out my brand new updated…
Want to travel across Europe in style on a budget? After 7 years of travelling through Europe I’ve put together for you a travel resource page that should help plan the ultimate Europe trip. This page pulls together my best Europe tips. Planning a trip to Europe can be quite a daunting thing. Been…
