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 33 best…
“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…
Introduction to Zurich Perched beside the picturesque Lake Zürich, Zürich offers the best of all worlds with its incredible public transport system, a picture postcard old town that unfolds on both side of the Limmat river, tonnes of culture and world class museums that would be the envy of any European city, plus a fantastic…
As they would say in Scotland, it was blowing a hoolie on the North Sea. After being tossed around all night like tiddlywinks in rough seas, by the time we approached dawn, the waves flatlined and a calm, cold blue eyed morning greeted us as the DFDS cruise rolled into Newcastle. So yeah. Why…
Denmark meets Germany. The year is 2012. June. I had just quit my full time job to become a nomad. I would have forgotten my nomad anniversary but the onset of the Euros have brought back a flood of memories. Then, the fixtures gods threw up Denmark Vs Germany. Again. My thoughts turned towards that…
After a hectic few weeks of backpacking and interrailing in June, I arrived in Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland and the gateway to the Alps. Seen as the bridge between Germany and Italy, plus as the starting point of the famous Bernina Express, Chur is dotted with leafy vineyards beautiful heritage buildings and surrounded…
