In a small countryside just outside of Linz, Austria, my emotions run uneasy. Chills climb throughout my body. You can’t really prepare yourself for visiting a place like a concentration camp. Mauthausen became one of the last liberated labour and death camps during the Holocaust in Nazi Germany in 1945. For almost 7 years, the confines […]
La Festa Major in Sitges, Spain
Have you ever been to a human tower festival? On our last day in Barcelona, a quick train ride took us about 45 minutes south to the beautiful city of Sitges and La Festa Major. In a town of about 30,000 people, and one that is normally quite quaint, La Festa Major de Sitges is […]
To Hostel or Not to Hostel? 5 Myths about Staying in Hostels in Europe
I’m often asked why I opt for hostels instead of hotels in the cities I go to. The answer is easy. I want to travel cheaper so that I can travel longer. Staying in hostels is one of the best ways to do that but unfortunately most people believe the stereotypes when it comes to […]
Where to Stay in Madrid: THC Bergantin Luxury Hostel
Before I began Airbnb-ing I was a hosteller. I still do enjoy hostels if I am travelling solo. You can crash in cheap places, right in the centre of town, and sometimes in rooms with interesting character. Aside from being great value, the hostels I’ve stayed at in the past have actually been better than […]
What to See and Do in Barcelona for Free (or Cheap)
If you’re headed to Barcelona, here are my best tips to experience this vibrant city with free (or cheap) and local things to see and do. Gastronomy Tour The Catalans have perfected a world-renowned cuisine with a unique flavour all its own. A trip to Barcelona would not be complete without discovering some of the […]
Tasting Lisbon: Portuguese Seafood to Savour
With Lisbon being the oldest city in Western Europe – it even predates Rome by a few hundred years – the Portuguese have long-perfected their culinary art. Being in such close proximity to the water, seafood is definitely where it’s at here! After our legs got tired from trekking the hills of this old city, […]