Planning a Barcelona vacation can be incredibly daunting, especially when trying to balance your budget in one of Europe’s most wildly popular and expensive coastal cities. During a fast-paced, 4-day Easter interrailing trip with two of my mates back in 2024, we needed a base… Read More »Honest Yeah Hostel Barcelona Review & Walking Tour Guide
There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than a festive weekend trip, and Europe has no shortage of magical winter cities to choose from. From traditional German Christmas markets to Scandinavian-style celebrations, picking the best destination can be difficult, especially during one… Read More »Prague Christmas Market Guide: 5-Day Winter Trip
Is it possible to mix hostelling, city sightseeing and alpine hiking into one affordable European trip? That was the question I wanted to answer when planning a mini interrailing route through Munich, Mayrhofen and Vienna with my housemate, Shaun. After starting in Munich and adding… Read More »Vienna Hostel Ruthensteiner Review & 2-Day Vienna Itinerary
Is it possible to mix hostelling, city sightseeing and alpine hiking into one budget-friendly European trip? That was the question I wanted to answer when planning an 8-day interrailing route through Munich, Mayrhofen and Vienna with my housemate, Shaun. Even though we had both visited… Read More »Mayrhofen Austria Guide: Hiking, Hostels and Interrailing in Tyrol
Is it possible to mix hostelling, city sightseeing and hiking into one affordable European trip? That was the question I wanted to answer when planning an 8-day interrailing adventure through Munich, Mayrhofen and Vienna with my housemate, Shaun. Even though we had both visited Munich… Read More »Munich Wombats Hostel Review & 2-Day Munich Itinerary
Valencia has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, offering a more affordable, laid-back alternative to the packed streets of Barcelona. It provides an incredible mix of modern and ancient architecture, expansive beaches, and excellent food. Back in 2024, two housemates… Read More »The Ultimate Valencia Travel Guide & 2-Day Itinerary
What better way to get into the festive spirit than a short winter city break in December? This is my fourth year running of taking a dedicated Christmas getaway, and now that autumn is here, it is the perfect time to start planning before the… Read More »Copenhagen Christmas Market Guide: The Best Festive Trip
Crafting the perfect itinerary for 3 days in Lisbon was exactly what I needed when searching for my next solo travel destination back in early 2023. I already had an incredible lineup of group travel planned for the year—including a deeply moving Belgium Battlefield tour,… Read More »The Perfect 3 Days in Lisbon Itinerary (Solo Travel Guide)
So, you’ve decided to join the world of backpacking and want to travel in a more minimalist, organised and hostel-friendly way. The big question is simple: what do you actually need to pack for staying in a hostel? This hostelling packing list is built from… Read More »Hostelling Packing List: What to Pack for Hostel Travel
Why would someone want to go backpacking on their own without friends, family, or a partner? Where do you even start planning and finding places to go and stay? These were some of my questions when I first considered a Solo backpacking trip back in… Read More »Daring to go Solo : A First Solo Backpacking Trip
