Nuremberg, Germany: Things to Do …and Not to Do

I took to travelling around Germany quite late (first time just over a year ago), but I’m catching up quickly. I can now add Nuremberg (Nürnberg) as the fourth city on my list! It was pretty much the way I expected, but I didn’t get to sample any traditional local food. As a hardcore vegetarian, I knew […]

Homstel Log Inn in Skopje, Macedonia (Review)

It was my first time visiting Skopje and I wasn’t too sure where to stay. Eventually went for this ho(s)tel because of the location, affordable rates, and its character. Location Log Inn is conveniently located within 15 minutes’ walk from both the bus and train station, and the Old Bazaar in the other direction. Macedonia […]

Man standing on a balcony, looking out; square below with outdoor cafés and elegant white buildings; Gothic tower against blue sky in the background

Review of Hotel The Moon in Brussels, Belgium

This 2‑star hotel is a good compromise if you’re budget-minded, but want to stay somewhere central in the pricey Belgian capital. The Location The location couldn’t be more convenient: a stone’s throw from both the Grand Place and the city’s central station, and a short stroll from the Brussels Park. You can choose from affordably […]

Sevilla Kitsch Hostel Art Review

Some would cringe at a hostel with the word “kitsch” in the name. But it couldn’t be a better bait for me! 😃 Price and Location I had two nights to spend in Seville. Torn between two hostels, I decided to book a night in each and compare. Although not as good as La Flamenka, Kitsch Art […]

I Went to Prison in Sweden! Gamla Fängelset Hotel Review

Sorry for the clickbaity title, but it’s kind of true. It’s just that the prison in question is now the most unusual hotel I ever stayed in. Gamla Fängelset (which literally means Old Prison) is located in Umeå, a small city in eastern Sweden, a 10-minute walk from the centre. It opened in the 1860s, […]

Round brown building against blue sky, with fingerpost on the right

Weekend Trip to Cardiff – Solo and Spontaneous!

I can now cross the Welsh capital off my UK travel bucket list! This weekend trip was rather brief and superficial, but it did inspire a spontaneous post. By no means an extensive guide to the city – just a few memorable places. Enjoy! All Hands by Brian Fell (2001) Cardiff Castle Arguably the top […]

How Much Did I Spend in Seville, Spain as a Solo Budget Traveller?

When you repeatedly hear that Seville is “the most beautiful city in Spain”, you can’t help but want to see it for yourself, can you? I went there a bit ad hoc, as an extension of my main trip. But it was great, even if brief and superficial, and very much on a shoestring. Spain […]

Tirana, Albania: Quirky Street Art and Non-Existent Gay Scene

Researching Albania, you will repeatedly come across phrases like “underrated destination”, “undiscovered beauty”, or even “Europe’s unpolished diamond”. Why?  Sun-craving holidaymakers will love how warm it is, with daytime temperatures staying above 20 °C (68 °F) well into November. Visitors from places like North America and Western Europe will find it very affordable. The non-touristy, […]

Różowy królik gigant

Ma 60 metrów długości i sześć metrów wysokości. Królik gigant leży sobie w Alpach, na wzgórzu Colletto Fava, na wysokości 1600 metrów. Wygląda jakby spadł na ziemię z kosmosu, zresztą właśnie stamtąd jest dobrze widoczny na satelitarnych zdjęciach. Został stworzony przez wiedeńską grupę artystyczną Gelitin. Po co? Przede wszystkim dla zabawy. Twórcy namawiają turystów do […]