Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
While Poland has crept slightly more onto the radar of travellers in Europe in recent years, Krakow remains by far the most popular destination for visitors and few venture to the other provincial cities. That’s a shame as there are some hidden gems and in this guest post from Ben Gould, we get a taster […]
People often ask me why I like travelling to Eastern Europe. Thus far, I have managed to avoid the answer ‘Because it’s there’ in favour of a more considered response that involves three parts. Firstly, if one considers Europe to the west of Russia, there are many places that can be reached in about three […]
Two work colleagues were having a conversation about holidays. “Nobody” said one “goes to Albania for a holiday”. Now I know that it is rather impolite to interrupt, but it was impossible. “I did” I said. For a few moments, I was the recipient of one of those “Are you kidding?” looks. Then they realised […]
Australia remains a popular independent travel destination with no shortage of hostels, bus passes and even work options for backpackers. However there is no getting away from the fact that it is an expensive country to travel around and your money will go a lot further in other parts of the world. One good option […]
Kosovo may not find its way onto many a travel bucket-list but Europe’s newest nation is not without its charms and ten years on from its declaration of independence, a few more travellers are passing by this mostly overlooked corner of the Balkans. Its continued status as a disputed territory and war-torn reputation puts many […]
