Travel in 2013: The good, the bad and the weird In 2013 I didn’t manage to head off on any long trips as I was stuck in Sheffield finishing my Masters degree until the end of September, and then immediately started a three-month internship in London. Yet I did get to know Europe that bit … Continue reading
Welcome to my newest series – the Hostel Inspector. Each week I’ll be giving an in-depth post on a hostel I’ve recently stayed at. I’m promising truthful reviews, tips and all the information you need to decide whether this hostel is for you. This week the spotlight is on Greg & Tom Party Hostel in … Continue reading
Before I jump into the details, let me just say this, Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most underrated attractions in Europe. A little skeptical? Let me convince you that this little Polish town NEEDS to be on your itinerary. I never thought I’d fall in love with a mine. I hate being underground, I … Continue reading
WARNING: This post contains images and information that some people might find distressing. About The term concentration camp conjures up a thousand distressing and horrifying images. Emaciated bodies, gas chambers, barbed wire fences, railway tracks and swastika-clad SS officers among them. I’ve always been fascinated by history, and studied it at university for my undergraduate … 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
Gallivanting Georgia 