Èze Village, France – Day Trip

Èze Village is a gorgeous French commune along the coast of South of France. I did a day trip to Èze Village from Nice which was super easy via bus and only cost €1.50! I recommend travelling via bus rather than train as the train arrives into Èze-sur-Mer rather than Èze Village which is another bus ride away….

Top Transport Tips for Travelling in Europe Economically

Here are my top tips on how to travel cheaply around Europe. I used a combination of all of the below and would definitely recommend you to do the same.   Bla Bla Car This has been one of my favourite ways to travel because not only is it super cheap but also a fantastic…

Capsule Holiday Wardrobe for Western Europe – June, July & August. Part 2

I travelled during June to August to the following countries: Spain, Italy, France & Switzerland. From this experience I thought it useful to do a few blog posts on how to pack a versatile capsule holiday wardrobe for long term travelling. I visited a variety of smaller and larger cities, small seaside towns, beaches, campsites,…

Ponza – Italian Island Short Break

The gorgeous Ponza is the perfect destination for a couple of days away.  As it is midway between Rome and Napoli, Ponza is a popular holiday destination for Romans and Neopolitans. It is easy to reach from Rome via a 1 hour train to Anzio and following this a 1hr 20 min ferry. Visit Ponza…

Geneva – Ultimate Relaxing Long Weekend

Known by Locals as : Genève (French) Super calm Geneva is a great spot for a relaxed Summer break. As the base for the UN and an international business hub Geneva has a very small city vibe, yet is extremely diverse and therefore has a very cosmopolitan feel about it. It is known as the…

Granada – Great Location for a Spanish City Weekend Break

What to Do: Everyone will tell you that you cannot leave Granada without seeing the Alhambra. For this you must book in advance (I would suggest at least a week ahead to avoid being disappointed). Click here for the Official Alhambra Website. I was unfortunately unable to get hold of a ticket but went and saw…

Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre – Perfect for a Day Trip on the West Coast of Italy

‘Cinque Terre‘ quite literally translates from Italian to English as ‘five lands/grounds’. They are in fact five coastal villages in the region of Liguria in Northern Italy and they are (from south to north): Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. There are no hostels in the area except for one in Corniglia (Ostello Corniglia) but it is very…

Cadaqués – Perfect Spot for a Quiet Break in Spain

Cadaqués was one of my absolute favourite places on my travels and well worth a visit if you want a less touristy spot in the Girona region of Southern Spain. I went in July and it was not overcrowded despite it being the start of the peak holiday season. A picturesque 2 hour coach ride…