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 […]
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, […]
Weekend Trip to Cardiff – Solo and Spontaneous!
I can now cross the Welsh capital off my list of Cities I Want to Visit While I Still Live in the UK. My weekend trip was too brief and superficial to influence an opinion, but here are some memorable places. By no means is it an extensive guide to the city – just a few […]
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”. 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, local […]