• 10 Things to do in Bosnia & Herzegovina

    Turquoise rivers, tumbling waterfalls and lush green landscapes. The beautiful lands of Bosnia and Herzegovina are one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Wandering around Mostar feels like stepping back in time. Even if you only have a few days its worth visiting Mostar’s old bridge and exploring the alleys in Sarajevo. Here is my list of 10 things to do in Bosnia & Herzegovina. 1.Stari Most – Old Bridge Stari Most means old bridge in Bosnian and is located in the old town of Mostar. This bridge is just as beautiful in real life as it is in photos. The bridge was built by the Ottomans in the 16th century. A word…

  • Affordable Things To Do in Hvar, Croatia

    [show_shopthepost_widget id=”4035222″] Things to do in Hvar on a budget St Stephens Square This is the main square filled with restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries and St Stephens cathedral. This is a great place to have a coffee and watch the world go by. St Stephens Cathedral This is free to enter unless you want to go into the catacombs or tower. This Cathedral is dedicated to St. Stephen, a pope and the protector of the Diocese and the city of Hvar. The cathedral preserves many valuable items and paintings of famous painters so you can admire plenty of renaissance artwork. Spanjola Fortress The fortress is perched on a hill above the…

  • Why visit Croatia’s Capital Zagreb

    Many travellers often overlook Zagreb and head straight to Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. I decided to stop here for one day before heading to the coast and I am so glad I did as its a lovely city with plenty of shops, museums and buildings to explore. St Marks Church This church has an elaborate patterned roof representing the coat of arms of Zagreb. It is just around the corner from the museum of broken relationships. The Museum of Broken Relationships I thought I’d try out this museum as it has good reviews and is different to any other museum I’ve seen. The concept is that people around the world send in…

  • How To Visit Venice on a Budget

    Venice is one of the most romantic cities full of beautiful architecture, history and incredible food. The city is built on 100 islands, everywhere you walk you’ll see these beautiful canals. Venice isn’t always top of the list for backpackers or people on a budget as it is pretty expensive. This post will give you some tips on how to save money and what there is to see. Here’s how to visit Venice on a budget: Accommodation  The best way to save money is to stay in Mestre the mainland town connected by bus or train. Trains run regularly every 10-15 minutes and it takes about 10 minutes to get…

  • Things to do in Milan, Italy

    If you’re into shopping then I would recommend Milan its the global capital of fashion and design. Milan is also ideal if you fancy splurging or going on a romantic getaway as it has many high end shops and restaurants. Here are some things to do in Milan. Milan Cathedral Visit the iconic Duomo Di Milano cathedral. Be aware it does get busy and there are big queues outside. There are lot of tourists taking photos outside the cathedral and there is a ridiculous amount of pigeons as well haha. Galleria vittorio emanuele This shopping centre is right next to the Cathedral and has a mix of high end shops and…

  • Weekend in Zurich, Switzerland

    I first visited Zurich a few years ago and immediately fell in love with this city so I decided to go back on my backpacking trip around Europe.  Things to do on a weekend in Zurich Grossmünster church For 4 Swiss Francs you can climb to the top of Grossmünster church there are quite a lot of steps and its a tight squeeze if people are going up the stairs as you come down them. Its well worth the climb once you reach the top and see the amazing views of the city. Lindenhof Platz Free viewing platform offering views of the lake and old town, such a beautiful view…