Barcelona is a perennially popular destination, and with its Mediterranean climate, spectacular food, nightlife, culture, and beaches, it’s not hard to see why. Barcelona does tend to be more expensive compared to other cities in Spain, but there is still plenty to do for the budget traveller. Here are just a few of the awesome […]
Barcelona captured my heart. I first lived there for a year as a student, then later I returned to spend 4 years in this magical city before I left to go travelling. Using all my years of experience in the city, I have put together this Barcelona 2 day itinerary to cover the highlights so […]
Sigulda is the perfect combination of adventure, nature and culture and makes a wonderful day trip from Riga. I visited Sigulda as part of a complimentary guided tour arranged by the WITS conference, and only got to spend the day there – but if you have more time you could easily spend a weekend in […]
Europe is incredibly romantic, and if you’re looking for the perfect destination for a romantic weekend away then I’ve picked 14 of the most romantic cities in Europe for you. Of course, I had to choose 14 romantic cities in Europe – Valentine’s Day is February 14th after all, so you have plenty of ideas […]
Riga is a lovely city and a great place to get a taste of Latvian culture and history. However, Latvia has much more to offer beyond the capital, so if you’re planning a trip to Riga, allocate some extra time to explore the rest of the country. Here are some of the best day trips […]
Murano Glass is famous the world over. Glass has been made in Venice for over 1000 years, and since the 13th century, the glass furnaces moved to the island of Murano. After seeing a Murano glass-blowing demonstration, I wanted something a little more hands-on to learn more about Murano glass and the art of Venetian […]
A lot of visitors to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands just chill out on the beach or hang out in their resort hotels. If you want to see more of the island than your sunbed, check out these fun Fuerteventura activities for some ideas of things to do in Fuerteventura so you can enjoy a […]
Danish food hadn’t really made an impact on the International stage until a new wave of chefs brought restaurants like Noma into the public eye. There is a huge range of restaurants in Copenhagen, serving up everything from elegant cuisine to traditional homely fare, but if you are wondering exactly what to eat in Copenhagen […]
Vienna is a beautiful city, there is no doubt about that, but it can be a little expensive. However, with a few tips and tricks there is no need to break your budget in Vienna. So, whether you’re backpacking in Vienna or just want to enjoy the weekend in Vienna on a budget then Wombat’s […]
Vienna is a beautiful city, but with so many things to see and do it can be hard to decide on the best Vienna itinerary to suit your needs. I have been to Vienna four times now, so have picked out my favourite things to do in Vienna for this Vienna 2 day itinerary so […]