I’ve almost reached my travelling one month anniversary. And it’s now, that the realisation has set in that I am not on a holiday. Some may scoff at that statement and I’ll admit, at first it very much felt like a holiday. However, I’ve made the profound discovery that travelling is very different to being on holidays. At this point all of the true backpackers … Continue reading Travelling; it ain’t no holiday
I’ve been asking a lot of travellers what their favourite place has been on their trip. A common answer I get is Budapest. The funny thing is no one can exactly explain why. So I was pretty excited to visit Budapest myself. I can’t say that it’s my favourite, but I can definitely see why many say it’s the best. So here are some of … Continue reading Budapest is best
Somebody once told me that Vienna is like the girl that is really pretty, with no personality. While that may be true for some, I’d argue that though she is prim and proper she does have a spirited side that is waiting to come out. Regardless of the personality of Vienna there is no denying the fact that when you visit you’ve got to show … Continue reading Vienna, she’s all class.
I had no idea what to expect when coming to Poland. Who could have prepared me for the myth, the legend that is Poland. I almost don’t want to tell you what to expect because I might ruin the pleasant surprise. Kraków, a place of dragons, pierogi and of course Vodka. I loved it! I learnt that this medieval town has so much history and … Continue reading Kraków: What to expect when you’re not expecting.
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens were a few of Maria’s favourite things in The Sound of Music. The town of Salzburg in Austria is the place where the glorious musical was filmed and it is as wonderful in real life as it is on the screen. So whether you are a fan of The Sound of Music or not so much, your sure … Continue reading These are a few of my favourite things about Salzburg
Are you a coffee snob? Maybe you’re just Australian. You may be worried about getting your fix in Europe, well fear not. Here is a list of cafes that are Aussie approved. UNITED KINGDOM Granger and Co. Notting Hill, London: A modern European vibe with solid coffee and a breakfast spread that is up to Australian standards. Attendant, Shoreditch, London: A super cool place to … Continue reading Aussie Approved Coffee
Munich, Bavarian country, a lot of history and some very different experiences it has to offer. Here’s what I got up to in my two days in Munich. Day One Dachau Concentration Camp I was cold. I was hungry. I was sad. But these feelings can not compare to the freezing conditions, starvation and devastation of the Dachau Concentration camp. You cannot stand in a … Continue reading Two Completely Different Experiences in Munich
Prague, I kind of like you, actually I kind of love you. Let me list the reasons why:- The Scenery: Prague has the biggest castle in all the world, of course it’s flipping magical! It’s like walking through a fairytale infected with tourists. The buildings and cobblestone roads make it so beautiful but you do need to be prepared for the torrent of people. My … Continue reading Things You’ve Got to Love About Prague
The school teacher inside me is obviously desperate to get out as you will see from this compilation of short stories and poems about Berlin. Please enjoy, or cringe, either way. Kebab There I sat on the side if the footpath; cold, busting and snot dripping, but I was cradling a Mustafa’s kebab like my life depended on it, and that meant that everything was … Continue reading Short Stories and Poems from Berlin
Amsterdam… a dam good place. A land of bikes, ‘coffee shops’, stroopwaffel, big letters, museums, tulips and canals. Here’s what I found; the go and no goes, the ins and outs, the dos and don’ts. –EAT– Do: Eat stroopwaffel (syrup waffle) any chance you get! I hear it’s particularly amazing when fresh and warm. Two thin sweet spiced wafers with syrup sandwiched in the middle. … Continue reading Amsterdam’s Do and Don’t Guide
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