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Oslo is definitely an expensive city to visit. But that doesn’t mean you can’t visit on a low budget. We recently visited Norway’s capital for a long weekend and as usual, tried to get the best deals possible. Here are some top tips for free things to do in Oslo plus tips on keeping costs … Read more
Santorini is a beautiful Greek Island. Known for its pristine white buildings, blue-domed churches and stunning sunsets, its a very popular tourist destination. But there is a lot more to Santorini than you might think, did you know the island has its very own version of Pompeii? And an active volcano? Here are my top … Read more
Dubrovnik is a beautiful city along the Dalmation Coast of Croatia. It’s famous for its remarkably well preserved old town which has recently been used as a filming location for huge productions like Game of Thrones and Star Wars. It’s a stunning city, well worth a trip. Here are some tips and important things to … Read more
What is the Dubrovnik Pass? The Dubrovnik Pass is a discount card that allows entry into lots of attractions across Dubrovnik, including the city walls and many museums. It also offers discounts at restaurants and some other attractions. How much is the Dubrovnik Pass? There are three different passes – a one day card costing … Read more
The Balkans region is a beautiful part of the world. Tucked away towards the east of Europe, the region essentially covers the area between Italy and Greece. In our two week road trip travelling around the Balkans we managed to visit four countries: Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania. Our route took us on … Read more
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a beautiful country filled with stunning scenery and hidden gems. The old town of Mostar and the capital, Sarajevo, are perhaps the most visited places by tourists but they’re still not as popular as many other destinations in Europe. We were lucky enough to spend 5 days in the country in … Read more
Lokrum Island is a small island off the coast of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Its very close so is easily visible from the harbour and super quick and easy to get to. It takes just 15 minutes by boat. The Island has a rich history from hosting a shipwrecked King of England to becoming a film set. … Read more
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a city rich in culture and history. There is plenty to explore from the “Little Istanbul” bazaar to an abandoned bobsleigh track. Plus tonnes of history to discover from the trigger than launched World War I to the more recent Siege of Sarajevo. It … Read more
If you’re looking for inspiration here are some of the more scenic places to visit in Montenegro plus a little more info about visiting the country. Why visit Montenegro? Montenegro is a beautiful country nestled between Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovin and Albania. It has similar vibes to Croatia – pretty old towns, sun and sea. … Read more
While planning a holiday in Europe, Bosnia and Herzegovina might not be top of your list but it is full of hidden gems, stunning old towns and cities rich in history. Bosnia and Herzegovina is in the Balkans region of Europe, next door to Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, all of which used to be part … Read more
Dubrovnik is a popular tourist destination along the Dalmation Coast of Croatia. I recently spent my birthday in Dubrovnik whilst touring around the Balkans. It was definitely one of my favourite stops! I’d highly recommend visiting the city for 5-7 days or even longer if you want to take it slow, soak in the sun … Read more
What is Interrailing? Interrailling essentially means travelling around Europe with an Interrail or Eurail pass. These are train tickets that allow you unlimited travel across many European countries in a given time frame or unlimited travel on a certain number of days in a given time period. What is the difference between Interrrail and Eurail? … Read more
This little collection of picturesque villages make a perfect Cotswolds day trip as they are close enough together that they can easily be visited all in one day! 1. Bourton-on-the-Water Bourton-on-the-Water is perhaps the most popular of the Cotswolds destinations on this list, or at least it was certainly the busiest on the day we … Read more
When to visit the Algarve? We visited the Algarve in September, the weather was pleasantly warm, hot enough you could still sunbathe but not unbearable for walking around and exploring. May and June would be a similar temperature too. The peak of summer (July-August) does get very hot and busy. The Algarve is a very … Read more
Years ago now in the summer between my second and third years of university I set off on a backpacking adventure for 5 weeks in Europe. My boyfriend and I got a one month interrail pass meaning we could hope on almost any train in Europe within a one month period. We extended the trip … Read more
How many days do you need to tour Scotland? This road trip itinerary, covering the West of Scotland including Glasgow and the Isle of Mull, takes 7-8 days. It could easily be extended by another week to include the North Coast 500 route around the Highlands, or an extra couple of days to see Edinburgh … Read more
In the summer of 2018 George and I hit the road for just over two weeks to tour the USA. We drove through 13 states from Boston, Massachusetts to Nashville, Tennessee along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We also made stops in New York City, Philadelphia and Washington DC. Here is our itinerary from Boston to … Read more
This list of gift ideas for travel lovers is a collection of things which I already own and absolutely love plus some items from independent creators that have caught my attention on Instagram and Etsy. Hopefully this list will give you some ideas for the travellers in your life! 1. Travel posters Of course, I … Read more
When George and I visited New York in 2018, we managed to get a great deal on our stay in the Pod Hotel, Brooklyn. Not only is it a fab hotel with a chill vibe (rooftop yoga anyone?) they also offered free bicycle hire! So how could we resist plotting some of the top sites … Read more