Is Berlin cheap or expensive? In the past there’s been a variety of ways of measuring the cost of visiting a city. The Economist, as you may remember, came up with the Big Mac Index to give you an idea of your purchasing power across different countries. The Post Office in the UK has a…
Berlin is one of the best cities in Europe for food. Despite the soaring price of accommodation, you can still enjoy Berlin on a budget. In this post, I have summarised my 14 best cheap eats in Berlin. PS For more Berlin inspiration, checkout my guide: is Berlin worth visiting in 2026, 33 free things…
In the past few years, the travel game has changed drastically. Where travelling by plane used to be an expensive mode of transport that could only be afforded by the rich, the rise in low-cost airlines means that nowadays it can be one of the cheapest ways to get around. Budget airlines offer cheap flights…
Edinburgh is a great year-round destination with a host of amazing things to do in Edinburgh, ranging from climbing extinct volcano’s to lazing in Princes Street gardens while drinking in the beautiful vista of the Castle above your head or just going for a seafood supper in Leith, then a lazy stroll up the magical…
On popular request I’ve finally managed to pull together a list of what I consider to be the 7 best budget places to stay in Berlin. Love to hear your feedback and if you have any recommendations of your favourite cheap hostels and hotels in Berlin. Also if you are planning a trip to Berlin,…
Having lived in Britain for more than 10 years, I should have known better : Never leave booking your train ticket till the last-minute. A fortnight ago, I booked my flight from London back home to Madeira and found a really good deal ( £65), one-way with the low-cost airline Jet2 from East Midlands Airport. The…
When people think of hostels, we tend to associate them as the bastion of twenty something, party mad backpackers. Family friendly hostels though? Well here’s some news. There’s been a huge shift in the hostelling scene in the last few years. Hostels have been diversifying to cater to a more wider audience. The trend of…
The cheapest way to travel across Europe is definitely the bus. In terms of comfort and ease of travel, nothing beats interrailing across Europe but if you’re on a tight budget, then taking the bus in Europe can offer some amazing cost savings. Whilst offering excellent fares some of these bus companies featured offering…
Courtesy of local Julia, I have compiled the best cheap eats in Munich. We hope you find the guide useful. For more tips and ideas for Munich do checkout the brand new self guided free walking tour of Munich. 1. Gaststätte Bergwol Address: Fraunhoferstraße 17, 80469 München, Germany The first place for Currywurst in Munich,…
