One of the hardest parts about being a solo traveller is building up the courage to eat out… alone. The fear of being bored, of people looking at you and thinking you are friendless, of not knowing what to order or worse having no one to share with. All very …
Spend a week relaxing in the South of France on a budget
I recently spent a little over a week relaxing in a small town in the South of France, it was glorious! The food was fresh and tasty, the people friendly and very French and the scenery was like a picturesque 1950s Hollywood movie set. We stayed in the gatehouse of …
French Provincial Vegetables and Mussels Recipe
Looking for an easy, yet delicious Sunday night meal while you are travelling. Then check out my French Provincial Vegetables and Mussels Recipe. Although it is French-inspired, you can pick up these ingredients all over the world and many different markets. Markets! I can’t rave enough about markets, about the …
Amigo’s Hostel, Cozumel, Mexico – Review
Note: all thoughts are my own and my accommodation reviews are not sponsored unless otherwise stated. The Details Where: Amigo’s Hostel, Cozumel, Mexico How Long: 5 nights Number of persons: 1 Cost: $21 AUD a night Link: I couldn’t find a website, but you can book through TripAdvisor or HostelWorld Location …
27 things you should know to Ski Austria on a budget
Austria is a great and cheap alternative to full-blown snow holiday in the middle of winter. Primarily because in Austria you can ski all year round! WHAT? Yep, that’s right – they have the Hintertux Glacier that is so high up and so cold that there is snow on it …
My Top 3 English Country Escapes on a Budget
Autumn is a great time of year to escape the hustle of London. Your average backpacker usually is mesmerised by the bells and whistles of London and never ventures further than Clapham, but England has so much more to offer. Jump on a train and head into the countryside to …
Should I stay in a hostel?
Why should you stay in a hostel – I thought the reasons on why you should were self-explanatory but apparently, they aren’t. So let me give you some fantastic reasons to stay in a hostel. Now, I know some of you are saying – “Seriously why would you want to …
Croatia Island Hopping on a Budget
Croatia is the new “it” place you have to see. Thanks to Game of Thrones it is now on everyone’s Europe itinerary when they head off to Europe. With so many people flocking to these stunning islands, people start to wonder if you can travel Croatia on a budget? Also, …
25 Backpacker Tips for South East Asia
Heading for a trip to South East Asia and not sure what to expect? Trying to get your head around all the stories (good and bad) to work out what to do? You know to eat from the street stalls, and to always haggle but what about the little things, …
23 things to do in San Francisco on a budget
Need some help narrowing things to do in San Francisco on a budget – there is SO MUCH to do there! From walking the hunted halls of Alcatraz to strolling the colourful streets of Mission district. And you can find good food pretty much anywhere. What’s not to love?! I spent …