The Dolomites have absolutely exploded in popularity over the last few years, and I have to say they did not disappoint. I had three or four days of waking up for a coffee and pistachio croissant, running up mountains, swimming in the lake and then drinking limoncello at sunset (homemade out of a…
Category: Europe
Venice: Canals, Boats, Bridges (and how to do it cheaply)
Venice was a city I’d been wanting to visit for a while but was put off by the extortionate cost that everyone talked about. However, flying into Venice before heading down to the Dolomites for some trail running seemed like too good of an opportunity to miss. And to be honest, I was…
Brussels – A VERY brief overview!
I visited Brussels for the first time a month ago*, had about 22 hours in the city and really tried to make the most of it. So here are the recommendations for Brussels when you’re short on time (in my case, VERY short on time!). *Kind of the first time: I ended up…
Can you travel to Vienna on a Budget?
Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve visited. However, it IS expensive (I had to miss out on my usual coffee shop culture here). It is STILL possible to do it on a budget though. My time in Vienna was spent at a cocktail class, visiting Beethoven’s house, wandering around the…
Prague at Christmas
Prague is one of the best European cities to visit at Christmas – a stunning market, amazing warm food and complete Christmas vibes. I spent (I have to admit) a little longer there than I probably needed to but overall had a great travel week again – going off my usual pattern of…
Your Backpacker Guide to Budapest
I loved Budapest and intend to return with some of my friends ASAP. It had an amazing culture, felt safe to travel around, good public transport links, plenty of activities, lively nightlife, tasty food. Genuinely, what more could I want from a city? I was in Budapest solo travelling for a bit before…
The Most Unique Religious Buildings to Travel to in Europe
1. La Mezquita de Cordoba (Cordoba, Spain) I visited La Mezquita de Cordoba on a two-week trip around Southern Spain, and seeing the mosque was one of the highlights, and definitely well worth adding Cordoba into your trip for. The mosque has been used as both a mosque and a church and the…
Lake Bled Backpacking Guide
Getting to Lake Bled: Cheap bus tickets from Ljubljana. Even in the middle of summer (2025), I didn’t need to pre-book tickets to Lake Bled: just make sure you have 5 euro in cash and go to the ticket office at least 15 minutes before you want to get the bus. They’re very…
Itinerary Around Southern Spain (2 Weeks)
Decided you want to go to Spain? Seen so many amazing things to do but you aren’t sure how to choose a place? Want to fit more cities into your trip? This itinerary is starts off in Valencia and ending up in Seville, taking in Cordoba and Grenada. It lets you see four…
Best 3 Dishes to Try in Malta
If you go to Malta, there are some definite must-eats. As a very brief overview of their cuisine, these were my three favourite dishes while I was over there. I’d highly recommend all of them, even if just for a taste. If you want a much more comprehensive list of which food to…