While some prefer the road less travelled, I tend to find that with age, I return to the roads well travelled. Every time I go back to a place filled with good memories, even though the places may have stayed the same, I find that I have changed, so the memory is always renewed and refreshed. I am always discovering something new. The best places exist in many layers like an unfurling onion that has a habit of slowly unravelling, revealing it’s various layers over time. Leipzig is one of those cities which keeps on peeling back its layers of history, revealing stories at every twist and turn ..read more

Just as in Malta, Gozo, Malta’s sister island the locals savour their meals, whether it is breakfast, lunch , dinner or even a humble snack. There is an outstanding range of places to eat and drink on the island and all of them are great value for money. I am proud to share with you my guide on where to eat in Gozo on a budget. I have outlined some of the best cheap eats in Gozo that we discovered with the help of some amazing locals.  1. Bunna Cafe, Gozo Address: 38A Triq ir-Repubblika, Ir-Rabat Għawdex, Malta Restaurateur Philip Spiteri’s go to place for coffee, Bunna Cafe is one ..read more

  Feldkirch marks the westernmost point of Austria, right on the border of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is your archetype postcard pretty Austrian town with a well preserved old town that has remained unchanged for centuries, crowned by the glorious Schattenberg Castle and the Gothic-style cathedral of St. Nikolaus. It is a city that you can easily visit in a day thanks to its very pedestrian friendly centre packed with numerous cafes, restaurants and bars. It also is a perfect base to explore Vorarlberg- Feldkirch railway station lies on the main railway line through the state with ..read more

Compact, very walkable and a mishmash of many striking architectural styles: the result of having been ruled across several centuries by the Germans, Swedish and Russians, Riga is one of those rare few cities that quickly gets under the skin, just by walking its streets and observing its architecture and its complex layers of history. It was one of the first cities I visited as a student back in the early 2000’s when Ryanair launched a direct route from Glasgow and remains a sentimental favourite. It has changed a fair bit since then. The city is booming with tourists and is perfect for a long ..read more

“It’s obvious that other worlds exist, that’s certain; but as I’ve already said on many other occasions, these other worlds are inside ours, they reside in the earth.”  Salvador Dali Just like the painter himself, Costa Brava is a somewhat surreal place. Wildly eccentric at times. Yet very accessible. A place where you feel that art is in everything you see, touch or feel. A perfect place to escape – this is a land that was created as a result of someone’s wild fantasy. A world that exists between wonderful extremes : from the rugged wild mountains of the Pyranees to the stunning Costa Br ..read more

Nestled on the southwestern coast of France, is the charming fishing town of La Rochelle. Characterised by a rich maritime history, La Rochelle’s roots are reflected in the way the medieval old town has developed around its old harbour or Vieux Port, the half timbered houses, the lofty 17th century arches covering the passageways. This was my 3rd visit to the city and the place grows on me with every visit. In this post, I’ll share with you some of the best things to do in La Rochelle. PS I visited La Rochelle as part of a 5 day railtrip across the region of Nouvelle Aquitaine. If you missed ..read more

Just a 40 minute train ride from Angoulême (Ticket prices from €5, via SNCF-Connect.com ) and 2 hours from Bordeaux, Cognac still remains under the radar for most visitors coming to France. It is a sleepy town by the Charentes river, with narrow winding cobbled streets crammed with Belle Époque architecture and much older buildings dating back to the 16th century, when Dutch settlers sailed up the Charentes river to purchase salt, wood, and wine. In this post, I’ve shared the best things to do in Cognac. 1. Musée des Savoir-Faire du Cognac Situated in a 19th century mansion of a cognac m ..read more

Famous for being home to Noma, the world’s best restaurant and a leader in the New Nordic cuisine movement, Copenhagen has the reputation of being an expensive place to dine out. However, with a bit of research and planning, you can find some excellent cheap eats in Copenhagen. So, without further adieu, I present to you my list of the best cheap eats in Copenhagen. PS: If you are planning a trip to Copenhagen, checkout my earlier guide to the best budget places to stay in Copenhagen , m recent review of Next House Copenhagen– the hottest new luxury hostel in town plus this great guide from So ..read more

  Angoulême was the star of Wes Anderson’s brand new masterpiece, ‘The French Dispatch.’ He visited the city in 2018 and it is easy to see why he fell in love with the city, from the sloping streets, winding staircases and small squares, to the town hall and the stunning Romanesque cathedral. I am a huge fan of comics so I could not pass on the chance to visit Angoulême, the international capital of comics and a designated creative city by UNESCO. Just a 40 minute ride on the TGV from Bordeaux, the city plays host to the International Comics Festival, is home to the Museum of Comics which ..read more

  Located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of the country Dortmund proudly boasts its status as the country’s football hauptstadt. However, this former industrial giant also has a lesser known side where you can discover a great diverse cultural scene, beautiful green spaces to relax in cool hip neighbourhoods like the Kaiserviertel plus there is a fantastic food and drink scene. In this guide to the best things to do in Dortmund, you will get a feel of what this city has to offer, from its incredible football and industrial culture, to the best places to eat & drink in Dortmund ..read more