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Affordable Things to do in Ljubljana & Lake Bled
I really wanted to visit Slovenia after seeing photos of Lake Bled on Pinterest. I also decided to visit Ljubljana as it’s the capital of Slovenia and a great base for a day trip to Lake Bled. The lake lived up to my high expectations, its like a fairytale and you could easily spend a few days there admiring the views. Here is what I got up to on my trip. Ljubljana CastleI got a funicular to the castle, ticket price with entrance to the castle is €10 or €7 with a student card. It is slightly cheaper to walk to the castle and pay for entrance €7.50 or €5.20 for students. The funicular…
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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…
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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…
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Day in Strasbourg France
Strasbourg is a charming picturesque city, it’s the capital of the Alsace region in North Eastern France. Sitting near the German border it’s has a blend of French and German influences. Strasbourg is a compact city so its easy to get around by foot. Here are some things to do in a day in Strasbourg. La Petite France This area is a must visit as it is ridiculously picturesque with a canal running through historical buildings. This area also looks beautiful lit up at night. You could easily just spend the day wandering around Strasbourg taking photos of the pretty houses. Cathedral Notre Dam de Strasbourg This impressive 15th century…
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What To Do On A Long Weekend In Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a small European country surrounded by Belgium, France and Germany it is ranked as one of the wealthiest countries. I hadn’t heard much about it before visiting and was pleasantly surprised by Luxembourg. The city is a UNESCO world heritage city full of fortresses castle and old medieval buildings. Here are some fun things to do on a long weekend in Luxembourg. Things to do on a long weekend in Luxembourg Visit the Cathedral Notre Dame The cathedral is beautiful from the outside and the structure is also gorgeous even on the inside. With two different entrances, visitors can enter from either and explore the magnificent beauty of…
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How to Spend One Day in Bruges Belgium
Bruges is such a beautiful city full of canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Everything in Bruges is within walking distance so its easy to get around. I absolutely loved wandering around the medieval buildings and beautiful canals. I spent one day in Bruges and below are some things that you should try out whilst in this amazing city. How to get to Bruges I arrived by train from Brussels. The trains in Belgium are easy to use and are run frequently. When I arrived at Bruges station it was a 10 minute walk from the centre. You can also get a flight from London which takes around 1 hour.…
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