The Best Place to Stay in Budapest on a Budget

Wagner Wombat cuddly toy wombat on a hostel bed

Budapest is a beautiful city, yet still relatively off the beaten track for many people travelling around Europe.  However, the wonderful food, wine, architecture, history and buzzing nightlife in Budapest is more than enough to tempt visitors.  Deciding where to stay in Budapest might not be the easiest task, but I’m here to help!  If […]

2 Days in Milan: Things to do in Milan in 2 Days

Il Duomo di Milan Cathedral and Pigeon

Are you planning a trip to Milan?  You’re in the right place!  When I booked a weekend trip to Milan it had been a while since I’d visited Italy and I couldn’t wait to go.  Although I only had 2 days in Milan, I wanted to make the most of it, so I did plenty […]

Budapest Wine Tasting Tour with Urban Adventures

Cheers! Or should I say egészségedre

I hadn’t realised that wine was such a big deal in Hungary, but apparently, it is a BIG deal.  As I don’t drink beer I was on the look-out for fun things to do in Budapest that don’t involve beer, so I was thrilled when I came across a wine tasting in Budapest, which started […]

A Sneak Peek at A New Hostel in Venice: wombat’s VENICE Mestre

Wagner Wombat on the new reception desk

As the #WombatsTraveller ambassador for wombat’s CITY HOSTELS, I have the enviable job of visiting all the wombat’s locations in Europe and writing about the hostels and their respective cities.  wombat’s are already well established, in London, Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Munich, and very soon to be in Venice as well!  The brand-new wombat’s VENICE Mestre […]

Don’t Try to Visit Venice in a Day – Why You Need More than One Day in Venice Italy

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute from the Ponte dell'Accademia - Where to Stay in Venice on a Budget

I recently went to Venice Italy for the first time, and I fell in love.  I admit I had mixed expectations, I wasn’t sure how I would react to the over-tourism, gaudy souvenirs and constant stream of people in gondolas.  However, once I’d spent a couple of days exploring the narrow streets, I realised that […]

Budapest Street Art & Cultural Walk

The Rubik's Cube Mural with the reminder that every problem has more than one solution

I adore street art.  I’ve seen some incredible street art all over the world, in cities like Belfast, Bogota and Sao Paulo, so checking out the street art was high up on my list of things to do in Budapest. From colourful murals to tiny details that are easily missed, street art in Budapest is […]

Tasting the Best Street Food in Sicily on a Palermo Street Food Tour

The Sfincione Pizza Seller in the Mercato del Capo Palermo

Palermo is famous for its street food.  Cheap and simple, street food in Palermo is a delicious way to try lots of local specialities as you explore the markets.  However, it can be a little intimidating to know what to choose and where to get it from, so I was thrilled when Palermo Street Food […]

Watching the VIVID Grand Show at the Palast Berlin

Chorus Line Dancers in the VIVID Grand Show Friedrichstadt - Palast Berlin

Berlin wasn’t the first place I thought of to go to a Las Vegas style show.  I suppose Las Vegas was the only place I’d thought of going to a Las Vegas show!  However, when I visited Berlin in March, the Palast Berlin got in touch to invite me to go and see their revue […]

Where to Stay in Palermo Sicily: Kalamonjo Suite&Rooms

My Bed in the Mandorla Room at Kalamonjo Suite&Rooms

After a hectic week in Berlin, I needed some downtime in Sicily.  I was exhausted and desperate for a good nights’ sleep, so found a little bed and breakfast to spend a quiet three nights in Palermo Sicily. Kalamonjo Suite&Rooms was perfect for what I needed, so if you are wondering where to stay in […]

The Best Views of Pena Palace & Gardens in Sintra, Portugal

Pena Palace in Sintra Portugal

El Palacio da Pena is the most famous of all the castles in Sintra, and the one you’ll see on all the Portugal guidebook photos.  The brightly coloured red and yellow towers are visible from all around Sintra, as this castle is high on the hillside and the gardens include the highest point in Sintra.  […]