Traveling Europe by train is one of the best ways to see the continent. An interrail ticket allows you to purchase one ticket to use to travel on hundreds of different trains around Europe. The tickets come in various forms, ranging from travel on 4 days within one month or unlimited travel for 15-90 days. … Read more
Europe isn’t a huge continent but there is so much to explore. You can visit some of world’s busiest cities like London, Paris and Berlin. Connect with nature in Norway’s Fjords or the Dolomites in Italy. Discover rich history and culture at Athen’s Acropolis, the Colosseum in Rome and Anne Frank’s home in Amsterdam. Study … Read more
Oslo, Norway is a great city to visit for a long weekend. There is lot to squeeze into 48 hours so here is the perfect itinerary to see all the top sights in just 2 days in Oslo. This itinerary is roughly split into a free Day and an Oslo Pass day. By this, I … Read more
Santorini is a beautiful Greek island, famous for its stunning sunsets, white washed buildings and blue domed roofs. Although it is a small island, there are still plenty of options when it comes to where to stay in Santorini. The two most popular towns for tourists to visit are Fira, the island’s capital and Oia. … Read more
What is the Oslo Pass? The Oslo Pass is a ticket that grants you entry to lots of museums and attractions around Oslo. It also provides free public transport and discount at selected restaurants and activities. You can buy the pass at tourist information points and visitor centres or you can download the app and … Read more
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
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