As I’m still a budget traveller my friend and I were up at 2am to take a night bus into Trafalgar Square which is where the mega bus to Stanstead airport leaves from – an 1hr 45min later we arrive to the airport for our 6am departure. Upon arriving in Oslo we realise that Easy […]
If ever there was a city worth visiting solely to see a piece of architecture – it would be Paris. I have 3 must-see items on my list for this trip to Paris: The Louvre, Notre Dame, The Eiffel Tower. Paris, France’s capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy […]
San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade which is beautiful to walk along. San Sebastian also seems to be famous for its surfing lessons, english schools and food. […]
It’s fun to be travelling as a small group – we’re rented a car and can stay in a hotel (rather than hostel) and split the costs. One of Lisbon’s icons which we were keen to see is the fortress like sé, built in 1150 on the site of a mosque soon after Christians recaptured […]
What a wonderful experience my visit to Firuidas has been. This tiny village in Northern Portugal is located between, Montalegre and Chaves. It has a population of 38, and is home to my Australian friends grandmother. The entire village is made up of old stone houses, which are mostly occupied by elderly Portuguese woman who dress […]
I arrived in Porto, found myself a hostel which was very low key (exactly what I needed) and slept for 10 hours – amazing! I located a phonebook the next day and called one of the Australian girls who I had been travelling with on Bus About who was staying with some family – she […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Sailing the Aegean Sea NEXT STOP: Snorkelling on the beautiful island of Rarotonga
