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…
Introduction: Welcome to Berlin I am proud to call Berlin my home and base for the last 6 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…
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…
