Paris is a very likeable city with loads to do, see and eat. However, its size can be overwhelming and I understand you might not know where to begin. This is why I have compiled some of the things we think are worth doing/seeing. Fly into: Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Although the flights were a bit…
Category: Europe
A day in Lisbon
If you are staying outside of Lisbon it is well worth making a trip in to Portugal’s capital at some point during your stay. We were staying in Cascais a 35-minute train journey outside of Lisbon. Their train systems are easy to use and super cheap (only 2€ each way), so you have no excuses….
The Oitavos Hotel Cascais, Portugal
The blue tinted mirrored panels give nothing away when you pull up at the Oitavos Hotel Cascais, Portugal. Upon entering reception, you will think you are back at the airport terminal or maybe even in an Ikea with the high ceilings, long corridors and expansive seating areas. A peculiar hotel we thought at first. Our…
Where you Should be Eating in Fuengirola, Spain
It is easy to fall into tourist traps and get ripped off on the Costa Del Sol if you don’t know where to go. I am lucky enough that the few times I have visited Fuengirola I have been with people who have holidayed in Fuengirola their whole lives and appreciate good food as much…
Inter-railing – Where I stayed and what I thought
Going Inter-railing this summer, but unsure where to stay? Here is a list of the places that I went to and where I stayed. Hopefully this information will make booking your accommodation a bit easier. 1. Netherlands, Amsterdam – ‘Hotel Van Gogh’ Cost per night: 37 euro/night pp. in July – room sleeps 6 (bunkbeds) Location: Right beside the…
Mykonos – What you need to know before going
Booked your trip to Mykonos? Don’t know what to expect? Well here are a few tips that might help. Do bare in mind I was in Mykonos on a family holiday, so if you’re looking to hear about the night-life, unfortunately, you won’t find it here Transport 1.0: There are little to no taxis on…
