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,…
The words ‘Student’ and ‘Hotel’ together do not inspire confidence immediately. I was curious though. On paper ‘The Student Hotel’ seems like a daring and innovative concept for a hotel. What’s the big idea? The Student Hotel is a hotel which houses short-term/long term scholars but also offers rooms to tourists visiting Rotterdam ,…
Whether you enjoy oompah bands and drinking beer from 2 litre glasses or fancy cycling along the edge of a lake just outside the city with the beautiful Alps in the distance or simply just relax in a traditional ‘English Garden’ while watching surfers ride a man made wave in the middle of a…
It’s not often you visit a hostel that boasts not one but TWO swimming pools in addition to a Turkish bath, steam and sauna room but there’s so much more to Plus Florence than those eye watering facilities. Location Plus Hostels Florence is in a nice quiet location, about a 10 minute…
I visited Stuttgart originally as part of my German Wanderlust tour back on 2013 and here is my recently updated 48 Hour guide to Stuttgart which has a lowdown of cool things to eat, drink and see in the city. Day 1 Start the trip with a view of Stuttgart at the ‘Aussichtsplatform’ If you’re arriving at Stuttgart’s main…
Can you recommend your favourite budget places to stay in London…a good budget hotel in London or hostel? This is probably my most popular request from readers and friends so I thought it would be beneficial to summarise on my blog, my favourite budget places to stay in London. So in no particular order,…
