What to eat in Rome ? I invited local, Steve Brenner founder of the fabulous Beehive Hostel and Cross-Pollinate network to spill the beans (or the pasta) and share his favourite Roman dishes, known only to locals. Also checkout my cheap eats guide to Rome, my guide to the best budget places to…
If you’re planning to visit Germany this year and on a tight budget, I’ve listed all the articles I’ve written about Germany on the blog below , including my series of 48 Hour Guides that I created for the German National Tourism Bureau. 1. 48 Hour Guide to Berlin 2. 48 Hour Guide to Munich…
Proud to welcome to the blog again, Ana Sofia, my other half and blogger at FromMadeiratoMars.com, to share some tips from our trip to Tenerife. Tenerife was our family holiday destination, last year. We were looking for a sunny place with good food, entertainment, beaches to chill, mountains to walk, villages to explore plus…
In December I had the chance to visit Japan to shoot a film with Lonely Planet. It was a memorable trip and an experience of a lifetime. Japan is a country that is literally out of this world. There is no country quite like it. Following on from my earlier feature for Skyscanner on…
I’m huge fan of Krakow since visiting the city 10 years ago. As this report from Merit proves, Krakow remains one of Europe’s best value destinations with bunch of great savings to be found on accommodation ( great hostels ) plus on food, drink and transportation. It remains a city that I long to revisit….
England. So much to see and yet so little time. It’s a question I’ve been asked many times by my readers. When is the best time to visit England? Where should I go in England? How much should I budget? Bus, train or car-what is the best way to explore England? Do you know any…
Visiting France soon? Thinking of using the train? Here are 5 , really easy to follow money saving tips that should save you money and a lot of a hassle. 1. Be flexible with your itinerary If you are prepared to be flexible with your rail itinerary then you can find some really good deals….
“Memory’s images, once they are fixed in words, are erased,” Polo said. “Perhaps I am afraid of losing Venice all at once, if I speak of it, or perhaps, speaking of other cities, I have already lost it, little by little.” ― Italo Calvino, Invisible Cities Please press play. Enjoy the pictures and…
Introduction Madeira Carnival is a spectacular event, brimming with excitement, music, and color I attended my first ever ‘Carnaval’ in Funchal, Madeira back in 2015 and it was one of the most memorable nights of my life.I will let the photographs below speak for themselves. Dates for Carnival Madeira 2025 Typically celebrated in February or March,…
