“You’re only going to Croatia for six days? Why?” I must’ve heard the same reaction a dozen times when I mentioned that I had spontaneously booked a six day jaunt to Croatia; the homeland of many of my relatives, including my grandparents and dad. And do you know what my answer was every single time? […]
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A City Guide to Maastricht, Netherlands
One of my final cities that I decided to visit during my 10 day adventure through The Netherlands was Maastricht. As the southernmost city within the country, Maastricht seems a world away from the typical Dutch scenes you’d likely see in other parts of The Netherlands. The train ride took me through a more hilly […]
24 Hours in Delft, Netherlands
Situated in the western part of The Netherlands and about an hour train ride away from Amsterdam, sits the charming canal ringed Dutch city of Delft. Delft is also famed for its beautiful handcrafted blue and white painted ceramic Delftware, which almost everyone’s grandmother is familiar with and also home to Dutch master painter, Johannes […]
How to Spend 24 Hours in Leiden, Netherlands
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, […]
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 […]