One of the reasons I love coming back to Scotland is for the food. Think Scotland and the first culinary delicacy that pops into people’s head is haggis. Whisky. Aberdeen Angus beef maybe. Plus of course the deep fried mars bar. All worthy gastronomic delights in their own respect. The whisky drinking Scot who…
Few years ago my girlfriend and I spent nine months living in France, rent-free. We were house sitters which means we looked after other people’s homes and pets while they were away on holidays themselves. We took on four different house sits ranging from two weeks to five months, drank plenty of wine and consumed…
Whichever city I am travelling to in Europe or indeed anywhere in the world, I love to check out the local music scene. Just like discovering the local cuisine and street food of a place, music is another way for me to plug into the DNA of a city. It’s an international language we…
Tourism isn’t always pretty. Sometimes, it’s difficult to swallow. It’s about confronting the past and learning from the mistakes made. In the case of Nuremberg, we are talking about the actions and horrors inflicted of one man- Adolf Hitler whose legacy to Nuremberg is a tainted, poisoned one. It was his favourite city. He…
As a followup to my popular 7 of the best budget places to stay in London, I thought I’d turn the spotlight on the best cheap places to stay in Paris after receiving a number of requests. As one of the most expensive cities in the world, finding a cheap budget hotel in Paris may appear…
If you’ve ever heard of Asturias, then you’re way ahead of the curve. This hidden corner of Spain is little-known to outsiders but it’s somewhere that’s worth getting to know. The city of Oviedo is the regional capital and the cultural heart, a great place to explore on a budget if you’re looking for…
I came to Porto 8 years ago. It feels now like a different lifetime ago. I was visiting after a friends wedding in Vigo across the border in Spain. I had got a cheap Ryanair flight back to London from Porto. I was staying the one night. Naturally, after a…
The Lake District in the north of England is a great place to visit for a short holiday or as part of a longer trip. If you are looking to enjoy a break in the Lake District on a budget, here are my 5 top tips. Photograph courtesy of: http://www.flickr.com/photos/akandbdl/5739444501/ 1. Make the most…
Today’s Cheap Eats inspiration comes from the beautiful , historic city of Antalya on the southwestern corner of Turkey. Guest writer, Ellen Rabiner ( whose birthday it is today! Say hello, wish her an amazing day at http://www.facebook.com/elleninturkey or via Twitter @ElleninTurkey ) is an opera singer, recovering lawyer and expat blogging about…
