Bratislava is a city with a delightful mix of cultures and one which may take you by surprise. The old town and centre of this compact city is, as you might expect for this region, full of wonderful old and detailed buildings which line the cobbled streets. However communism has left its mark on this
Budget Travel
10 Free Things To Do In NEW YORK
New York is one of the most amazing cities to visit in the world. But many people are under the assumption that is has to be expensive, well, that isn’t true at all. In fact there are plenty of things to do in NYC that won’t cost you a cent! Firstly, as well as the things listed
Cheapest countries around the world for a budget friendly/ Student or Backpacker trip!
With everything feeling like it is becoming more and more expensive over the past few years it can be hard to feel like travel is an affordable thing to do. But that is where many are mistaken and miss out on a whole world of adventure…the global economy might have struggled in some places, but
Stand Up Paddleboarding in Blackpool!
On a stormy bank holiday Monday we were looking for a new adventure activity to have a go at. As the rain kept beating down on and off we decided to head for the water and decided to finally give Stand Up Paddling a try! After all, if we were going to get wet we
Trümmelbach falls, The amazing power of nature on a budget! Switzerland
Trümmelbach falls are an impressive and somewhat scary display of the power of nature buried within a deep system of caves and tunnels in the side of the lauterbrunnen valley in the Swiss Alps. The sheer volume of water which pour down these impressive waterfalls roars louder than you could imagine as it continues to
How to pack carry on only…Travel light for any length of trip!
When travelling with budget airlines such as Ryanair one of the major ways in which you end up paying over the odds is luggage. On some routes the price of both taking a suitcase on a return trip can cost more than the price of the flights… which is ridiculous!! But all airlines allow carry
A long weekend in Basel – Switzerland on a budget!
Switzerland had long been on my list of countries I was desperate. I had however come across a fellow bloggers article on Basel and it really got under my skin. The bright red Rathaus and the emerald green river running though the heart of the city, those images made me realise that Switzerland was somewhere
Basel to Lucerne (and how to travel for half price in Switzerland!)
Travelling by train in Switzerland as you can imagine is quite a straight forward and pleasant experience. The trains run on time and booking a ticket is painless…apart from the fares! Switzerland is also an expensive county and you might be forgiven for giving up that idea of jumping on a train to the mountains
Terezin, the forgotten nazi camp.
Terezin or The Theresienstadt concentration camp is relatively unknown when compared to the likes of Auschwitz or Dachau. In reality the events in this camp are nothing compared to the atrocities of those two centres of horror, but that is what makes it even more shocking. Almost 30,000 died in this camp, starved, beaten and
Exploring the Belfast Murals & the turbulent history of Northern Ireland
Belfast is unlike any other city we have visited, it’s struggles over the years have made is a place most visiting Ireland would steer clear of. Much has changed over the years following “The Troubles”, but one thing remains as a reminder: The Murals. Now one of Belfast’s most iconic features they tell the stories
Exploring the magical Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales
Malham cove is an amphitheatre of stunning white rock, a powerful show of natures force as well as being one of the most legendary sport climbing venues in the UK. Add to that the fact that Harry Potter was filmed up on its famous limestone pavement and you have an ancient wonder of the British
How to get from DUBLIN (Republic Of Ireland) to BELFAST (Northern Ireland).
When we decided we would be heading back over to Ireland this year for St Patrick’s day we wanted to make the most of our time on the Emerald Isle and not just explore more of the Republic but also take our first trip up to Northern Ireland. Here is a guide to transport options,
A Guide To Charming And Contrasting Bratislava, Slovakia.
Whilst researching “Off the beaten track things to do in Bratislava” all my searches came back with were “Bratislava IS off the beaten track!”. We had little expectation of exactly what we would find in Bratislava and that was part of the appeal, it sounded harsh but as our love affair with Eastern Europe continued
Our review of RYANAIR and guide to using them!
Up until a year ago we had never flown with Ryanair, I am not sure exactly why but we always thought it was a bit of a con, that the great prices advertised were not truly reflective of what you paid. We were also dubious of what sort of service you would receive. Fast forward
Exploring the ruins of Castle DEVIN on the Slovak/ Austria border.
Devin castle is one of Slovakia’s main historical icons and lies only 7 miles from Bratislava city centre but yet has a marvellously secluded and rural vibe. Clinging to the side of a huge crumbing cliff this imposing ruin sits at the meeting points of the Danube and Morava rivers and the border of Slovakia and