On your European interrail travels Budapest cannot be missed. Recognised for its renaissance spas, the iconic Chain Bridge and the Fisherman’s Bastion, along with the lively nightlife in the ruin pubs, Budapest will never fail to disappoint. The best thing about the city – it’s super cheap! Getting Around Arrival by train on an Interrail route […]
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48 Hours in Reykjavik
The most northerly capital in the world, Reykjavik, has become somewhat of a tourist hotspot in recent years – American tourists alone last year outnumbered the entire population of the city. Upon arriving it is clear to see why: the island, whilst small in size and population (they are still awaiting the birth of the […]
48 Hours in Naples
Getting There EasyJet, the cheapest option, flies from Stansted where flights can cost as little as £30pp. Book at least a month in advance, as prices can increase to well over £150pp each way and try to book for mid-week. Although EasyJet’s hand luggage allowance is stricter than that of other airlines, this is by […]
How to travel solo as an introvert
Recently I did the Myers-Briggs self-questionnaire. This indicates your psychological preferences; and yes, to my surprise, I am in fact an introvert. There’s a common misconception that introverts are antisocial. However, being an introvert simply means that you get most of your energy from being alone – you might love seeing friends and going to […]
Best Glamping Holidays in Devon
With the ever increasing need to portray an Instagrammable lifestyle, even the humble camping trip has had a makeover. Queue the rise of the glamping holiday. The glamping holiday has meant that campers no longer have to spend their holiday in a soggy tent on, at best, an air bed that continuously deflates. Companies such […]
A Vacation at the Movies
Films are great. It’s a Sunday afternoon, you’ve got nowhere pressing to be, you’ve done all your reading for Monday (or at least as much as you physically can), and the time comes for you to simply lose yourself in stunning visuals, an amazing plot and a gorgeously crafted soundtrack. Sure, we love watching movies […]
48 Hours in Milan
Getting There Ryanair flies from both Bristol and London (although flights from the former are seasonal) and you can expect to pay anything from £20 to £100+ each way. Book at least a couple of weeks in advance and try to fly midweek if you can (although I recently flew out on a Saturday for £20). EasyJet offers […]
Exploring Wales: A Weekend in Cardiff
Coming from a capital city, it’s easy to overlook the perks of living somewhere like Cardiff until you leave, or until you discover Wales was recently voted among the top ten countries to visit globally by Rough Guides. So, what is it about Cardiff in particular that makes it worth visiting? I’m pleased to say […]
A New Frontier in Festival Fashion
Festival Fashion is a term which is slowly being rejected by the fashion moguls of the world. Instead of creating a ‘uniform’, they encourage festival-goers to enhance their personal styles and make the event what they want it to be. Saying that, there are key trends which apply to certain festivals, so here is a […]
Interrail or Interfail?
For Interrailing Carmen Paddock By its very nature, interrailing is a full-on experience. Your belongings for a few weeks or months are merely those you can carry with you as you make your way across Europe. Depending on your type of rail pass and personal plans, you may be in cities for a few days […]