There is a staggering choice of hotels and hostels in Prague. From budget hostels for backpacking Prague to luxury hotels in Prague, there is something for everyone. I prefer to stay in private rooms when I can, but still in a social environment where I can meet other people, so when I found Post Hostel […]
I was excited about my first visit to the Czech Republic, my 33rd country, and one that had been on my list for a long time. After being at home for a month, I needed some space of my own, so instead of staying in a hostel as usual, I was looking for an apartment. […]
I love Barcelona. The city was my adopted home for three years before I disappeared to travel the world. Now, it is always a pleasure to come back, visit old friends, eat all the amazing food, and discover new hidden gems that I didn’t know existed. In between staying with friends in Sitges and Barcelona, […]
I was only planning to stay in Cancun for a couple of days. Luxury resorts and all-inclusive hotels in Cancun where you stay by the pool all day didn’t appeal to me, if I am going to be in Mexico, I like to feel like I’m in Mexico, not just a hotel. So, when I […]
Copan Ruinas was my first stop in Honduras. Just across the border with Guatemala, it was a shame not to visit another country on my way past. I didn’t expect to stay in Honduras long, but I quickly saw that there was more to Honduras than the media may tell you. Forget the warnings about […]
Did you know there are hobbits in Guatemala? Well, hobbit holes at least, in Hobbitenango. Rather like Hobbiton in The Shire of New Zealand, Lord of the Rings fans can now visit Middle Earth in Guatemala. Set high in the hills above Antigua, Hobbitenango is an eco-friendly Hobbit-themed hotel and restaurant with spectacular views of […]
As part of my recent visit to Stockholm, I was invited to Djurönäset to enjoy ‘relaxation the archipelago way’. I was intrigued, and excited to get a taste of Sweden outside of Stockholm – and who could turn down the chance to spend the night at the 4-star hotel! Djurönäset – A World Away From Stockholm Having arrived […]
After my experience in Santa Cruz, I wasn’t looking forward to another Bolivian City. I spent some time looking for quiet and peaceful places instead of party hostels in La Paz, and was thrilled when I found Colibri Camping! Just outside the city, it was a perfect place to escape the crowds and relax in […]