Home to The Netherlands’ oldest University, which dates back to 1575, Leiden is a quaint little city nestled in the Southern region of Holland and was the birthplace of the famous artist, Rembrandt. Leiden boasts many small and beautiful canals and bridges to stroll along and is approximately 30 minutes away by train from Amsterdam, […]
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A Day Trip to Haarlem, Netherlands – A Quick City Guide
Haarlem is often overshadowed by its “bigger and cooler” sister, Amsterdam, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t add it to your Netherlands itinerary. A short and scenic train ride northwest of Amsterdam will take you from the hustle and bustle of the city, through the lush countryside and to the medieval city of Haarlem in […]
A Complete City Guide to Amsterdam, Netherlands
When you mention to someone that you are going to The Netherlands, what’s the first thing you think they’ll say? If you said anything along the lines of, “So…are you going to Amsterdam?” Well, you’d most likely be bang on. Of course when they ask you this, they’ll have a smirk on their face. That’s […]
10 Amazing Days Exploring The Netherlands
I’ve just returned home after a 10 day solo jaunt around The Netherlands and I was definitely impressed with this small Western European country in more ways than I can probably list. The way they pride themselves on being environmentally friendly is admirable. The train systems are probably some of the best I’ve ever used. […]
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A One Week Itinerary For Visiting Malta During Off Season
Commonly referred to as the Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is highly underrated as a European destination by many travellers mainly due to the fact that a lot of people don’t know where Malta is, or the lack of knowledge as to what there is to do and see there. It’s quite unfortunate because […]
Valletta, Malta – 2018 European Capital of Culture
Sitting high up on a hilly peninsula between two impressive natural harbours smack dab in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta’s beautiful fortified golden city, Valletta, is nothing short of breathtaking. With approximately 320 monuments situated within its less than one square kilometre walls, Valletta is considered one of the most historically concentrated cities in the entire […]
What Solo Travel Has Taught Me
Travelling isn’t always a walk in the park, especially if you are completely on your own. It may feel downright daunting to most people to go off on a journey all on their own and it is certainly a lot easier for others to just get up and go. While travelling solo you’ll definitely have […]
25 Photos That Will Inspire You To Book A Trip To Germany
Ohh, Germany. The land of breathtaking alpine scenery, fairy tale villages dotted with half timbered houses, hearty and delectable cuisine, stunning castles and not to mention, delicious German beer. Although many people associate Germany with the horrible events of WWII, Germany is now a multicultural country with kindhearted people and is known to have some […]
25 Photos That Will Inspire You To Book A Trip To Malta
Malta is a country that is bursting with history and beauty around every corner. The entire country looks and feels like you’re opening the pages of a history book. The colourful wooden balconies that jut out from the sides of buildings, the intricate and quirky door knockers that adorn almost every single door and not […]
5 Solo Travel Myths That Need To Be Debunked
In the last few years, solo travel has jumped immensely within the travel industry. More and more people are taking their own travel dreams into their own hands and turning them into a realty, whether or not they have someone to share the journey with. Whether you’re male, female, single, or attached, solo travel is […]