Getting out of London for a weekend in the countryside is exactly what the Doctor ordered over the first May Bank Holiday! I used my Two Together Railcard and headed up north for a 2.5 hour train journey from London Euston to the medieval town of Lancaster in Lancashire for a cheap weekend away. Lancaster […]
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Travel Hacking: How I took 11 trips and visited 11 countries using only my Annual Leave
The most common question I get asked is HOW I manage to visit so many places while working a full-time job. In the past three years since being based in Europe, I’ve ticked off 39 countries only using my allotted annual leave, and did it all on a budget, naturally. Including public holidays, of which […]
London for the wannabe local
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” — Samuel Johnson London is arguably one of the most iconic and diverse cities in the world. It has everything from the UNESCO listed Westminster Abbey to alternative and punk-rock Camden Town. With the value of the pound fluctuating due to Brexit, and […]
Top Tips for hiking the 7 Rila Lakes, Bulgaria
I always have this internal battle with myself when I discover lesser known destinations like the Bulgarian Rila Lakes. On one hand, I want to share the love and tell the world how great and uncharted the location is so they can experience it themselves, on the other hand, I want to keep it my […]
How I traveled to 20 countries for less than £50 return
Travel is cheaper than you think; sometimes you can buy a flight to another country cheaper than you can eat one meal out. Would you believe me if I told you I’ve seen over 50% of Europe without spending more than £50 return on each flight? I have one rule that I live by when […]