A Rapid Rail Route in Europe
Few places lend themselves to a fantastic backpacking itinerary like Europe. With a landmass roughly the same size as the United States, it manages to cram in 48 countries, each with their own distinct culture, history, language and sight after stunning sight.
But this massive variety also has its downsides. It’s just [...]
If you’re a Christmas freak, visit Germany in december. Their Christmas Markets are marvellous. You can wander round decorated steets / market stalls, drinking hot gluhwein and munching the myriad snacks available – all tasty. Everyone is friendly. Most speak English (shame on us!) The weather was cold but bright and dry. The Christmas lights [...]
If the world is your oyster then the pearl is definitely Kassiopi. A small rural fishing port, discretely hidden in the northern part of Corfu, this village is a mecca for those who just want to relax. Its’ rustic charm and delightfully friendly townsfolk more than make up for the lack of beer swigging, [...]
Plitvice Lakes
Croatia is beautiful beyond words.
I flew into Zagreb and caught the bus the next morning to Plitvice Lakes… stunning, stunning, stunning! Picture this: You’re walking through dense forest in peace, marvelling at the maze of knotted roots on the forest floor whilst alongside you is a gorgeous emerald green lake. As you keep walking [...]
When I was asked to accompany friends on a holiday to Benalmadena, Spain in September I wondered if I was signing up for Blackpool in the sun. To my relief it wasn’t at all, in fact I was very pleasantly surprised at how nice the area is.
Benalmadena is located 8 kilometres west of Malaga’s [...]
Between March and August this year I spent five months in Berlin, and I can honestly say Berlin is the coolest city I have ever been to. The general feeling of the city is not the same as any other big city or capital I have ever visited. Berlin is a very multicultural city with [...]
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