Landlocked on all sides, Spain’s capital of Madrid is set deep in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. This medieval city, steeped in history, is built high on an elevated plain, drained by the River Manzanares and is known for its historical architecture, grand boulevards, world famous museums, droolworthy gastronomy and bustling nightlife. The…
We live in a world of constant distraction. Email. Twitter. Facebook. Instagram We watch TV on the tablet or laptop. We play games on the iPhone. We read the news on the iPhone in the toilet. Ok, I do that and maybe you do too. In this world of the quick digital fix and constant…
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…
Berlin’s public transport system is extensive, user-friendly and reasonably reliable. It’s also not that expensive given its size and especially if compared with other large European cities like London or Paris. Types of Service There are four main types of transportation in the city of Berlin: the U-bahn (underground metro trains), the S-bahn (overground suburban…
We were foolish and nonchalant enough to leave the booking of a berth for our car to the very last minute, in fact the night before. As a result we found ourselves getting up at an unearthly hour and hurtling at breakneck speed towards Woods Hole Harbour at dawn. Decaffeinated and bleary eyed in the…
This year I turned 36. I am a year younger than when Vincent died. This year marks 125 years since his death: 30th July, 1890. As a treat, I turned my birthday week into a personal quest to find Vincent and had the lovely Sofia aka FromMadeiratoMars to help me. Here is the story of my…
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…
