Continuing the Luxury Hostels of Europe series, today I’m hopping over to Hamburg to meet the guys behind Superbude (bude stands for ‘digs’ in German) St Pauli : one of the most exciting design concepts in the affordable budget accommodation sector. Enjoy the video and checkout my review below. Location The Superbude Hostel St…
Street Art is a form of art that is displayed in public locations. It has its roots in the graffiti art boom of the 1980s but has subsequently undergone successive reincarnations to achieve cult status as a sophisticated way of creating cultural consciousness and social awareness. In this respect it is a powerful subculture. I…
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…
Having lived in Germany for almost 12 years, happy to share with you my top 3 recommendations for the best prepaid mobile internet SIM cards in Germany, which I hope will me of help to you when planning your trip to Germany in the future. ( PS Here is the link to my resource page…
If you are planning a trip to Schleswig Holstein, then a visit to Schleswig is a must. The level of English spoken everywhere we visited was excellent, which is maybe due to the fact that the city receives a lot of Scandinavian tourists. Given the rich history of the city, the very pleasant lakeside location…
Stockholm is the capital and largest city of Sweden, a cosmopolitan city with a blend of stunning medieval and modern architecture. Built on 14 islands connected by bridges, with abundant waterways and green spaces, Stockholm offers many free activities, despite its reputation as an expensive city. In this guide I have outlined the best 33…
“We have always had a poor man’s cuisine, working the land and trying to cook with very simple ingredients—potatoes, meats and cheese, Riebel. I think it’s from this necessity comes our innovation.” Guerrino Longhinop As a child of a migrant, food and identity have always been a topic that I have long been obsessed with….
Where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, Basel with a population of under 200000, packs a punch with its perfect blend of old and new. Beneath the picture-postcard cobblestone streets and classic architecture there is a quirky cool edge, which is evident from quirky public sculpture pieces, to its avant garde art galleries and its breathtaking…
First, let me be clear. Switzerland is an expensive country and according to a study by Omio, their trains are the most expensive in the world. On average travelling by train here is 30% more expensive than British trains. So, you may wonder, why as a BudgetTraveller am I recommending visiting Switzerland? Simply put, Switzerland…
