An hour’s train ride from Dresden, Bautzen with its impressive fortifications and beautifully preserved […]
Ever dreamt of sleeping in a treehouse hostel or a Yurt?
If you’ve been following the blog recently, you probably know that in May we embarked […]
48 Hours in Meissen, the Porcelain city of Germany
Where are all the tourists ?’, we wondered as we sipped on a lovely glass […]
My favourite budget places to stay in New York ( Updated July 2023 )
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Neuharlingersiel, a bucolic fishing village on Germany’s North Sea Coast
Maybe its the romantic in me or maybe a sign of my age. There is […]
My 85 tips to save money when travelling in Europe ( Updated June 2023 )
Welcome to my ultimate guide to backpacking Europe on a budget- in this post I […]
48 Hours in Riga- Where to eat, sleep & drink
Compact, very walkable and a mishmash of many striking architectural styles: the result of having […]
Taking it slow on the island of Wangerooge
I get a mixture of reactions from my German friends when I mention the island […]
Görlitz-The most beautiful city in Germany you’ve never heard of
‘Görlitz is a fantastic little town. You don’t know what to expect.’ Tony Revolori-‘Zero’ from […]
10 Best Budget Hostels and Hotels in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most liveable and also one of its most expensive cities. […]