TALLINN, perhaps not a place that jumps to mind for an interrailing itinerary, or the most obvious choice for a quick city-break, but the 2011 Capital of Culture and the birthplace of Skype offers a unique blend of modern, medieval and Soviet charm that completely won me over. Nestled between Russia and Finland, the Estonian … Continue reading
I’m very excited to say that I’m visiting Spain again! Unfortunately I’ll only be there for a week (I was determined to pack in a visit during my final semester at university – especially as England has been horrendously sun deprived this year) but I’m planning on making every minute count. I’m flying into Madrid … Continue reading
BARCELONA is one my favourite cities. My trip there left me swooning over the bustling, bright Catalan capital. With a brilliant beach, a distinctive culture and heaps of amazing sights and things to do it’s hardly surprising that Barcelona is firmly entrenched on the backpacking circuit. As with much of Western Europe, the city isn’t … Continue reading
KRAKOW is Poland’s second largest city, and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Many tourists skip Warsaw entirely in favour of Krakow, and it’s easy to see why. While much of the country was devastated by World War II, Krakow managed to escape the destruction, and retains much of its medieval charm and original … Continue reading
TARIFA is a small town in the Andalusia region of Spain. The town is the southernmost point of Europe, so even though I visited in early March, it was a very pleasant 18 degrees. It’s a quiet, relaxed place, full of whitewashed buildings, friendly locals and is very affordable for those on a budget. Tarifa’s … Continue reading
Dublin can be prohibitively expensive. The capital of the Emerald Isle has been hard hit by the global recession, and the prices reflect this. But Dublin is well worth visiting. The locals are among the friendliest in Europe, the city is safe and easy to navigate, and there are plenty of bargains to be had. … Continue reading
First destination of 2013 – Dublin! Next week I’ll be running off to Dublin for a quick break before I head back to university for an exam filled month. I’m slightly ashamed to say that I’ve never been to Ireland before. I’ll be catching an early morning flight from Birmingham for a 48 hour culture … Continue reading
