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11 best things to do in Český Krumlov: Where to visit, eat & drink
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11 best things to do in Český Krumlov: Where to visit, eat & drink

Dramatically poised at a loopy bend of the free flowing Vltava River, lies the picturesque Czech town of Cesky Krumlov. With the green rolling hills of Southern Bohemia as the backdrop, Cesky Krumlov looms in the foreground like an absurdly pretty fairy tale town. The medieval castle built by the mighty Rosenbergs in the fourteenth…

Prague with locals- 24 alternative things to do
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Prague with locals- 24 alternative things to do

My brand new post is list of 24 alternative, best things to in Prague. After visiting Prague a few times, I’ve begun to realise that the city is basically a intricate patchwork of villages just like my former home, Edinburgh. If you walk in any direction for 30 minutes, you’ll find yourself somewhere completely different….

BudgetTraveller’s Guide to Vorarlberg : A 5 day itinerary + *FREE MAP*

BudgetTraveller’s Guide to Vorarlberg : A 5 day itinerary + *FREE MAP*

  As borders open gradually and we all start making plans for the nearby future, I wanted to put on your radar a region of Austria that we visited late last year and had a terrific few days – Vorarlberg. To help you get an idea of the region, below you will find a FREE…

Travelling in the age of coronavirus- A weekend in Leipzig
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Travelling in the age of coronavirus- A weekend in Leipzig

The journey begins again. This was our first trip anywhere since the 10th March when we went to Amsterdam for my birthday/work trip. After the stress and strain of the last few months, packing the bag feels like a release. I dust off the packing cube. It has been sulking in the bitter depths of…

Lessons in architecture learnt in Vorarlberg

Lessons in architecture learnt in Vorarlberg

“We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us.” Winston Churchill  Until recently, I rarely appreciated how much of an impact, architecture had on my mental wellbeing. My indifference could be partially explained by my childhood, growing up in a bustling metropolis like Kolkata. As a kid, I paid scant attention to the cognitive…

Perfect weekend getaway from Berlin- Potsdam
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Perfect weekend getaway from Berlin- Potsdam

Just a 40 minute ride from the chaotic and bustling Berlin, stepping into Potsdam feels like entering a different universe. Having visited and lived in Berlin for the past 10 years, I immediately asked myself what took me so long to visit this city. From Prussia to the birthplace of film, European architecture, international science…

Best things to do Bautzen: Best places to eat, drink and sleep
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Best things to do Bautzen: Best places to eat, drink and sleep

  An hour’s train ride from Dresden, Bautzen with its impressive fortifications and beautifully preserved old town is a joy to wonder through. I had accidentally stumbled upon the city during my original Germany hostels roadtrip back in 2012 enroute to Leipzig and really was enchanted by its winding cobbled streets and colourful half timbered…