by Kathy | Sep 30, 2017 | Destinations, Europe, France, Free Things To Do
Paris, one of the major European cities, isn’t ideal for the budget traveller. With accommodation costs reaching a massive high it is hard to make your money stretch. This is why within this tourist guide to Paris, I have found these top ten things to do for free in Paris. With my help hopefully, your money will go a little further without threatening your enjoyment of this beautiful city whilst giving you lots of activities and fun things to do in Paris.
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by Kathy | Sep 26, 2017 | Inspirational Trips, Musings
Travelling is an adventure in and of itself, but some explorers want a little more from their travels than sitting on a beach for the majority of their holiday. After all, if you work at a desk for 40 hours a week, it makes sense that your idea of a break from work is a chance to stretch your legs and move your body at least a few times while on holiday. So if you’re looking for a holiday where you can get in touch with your inner adrenaline junkie, here are a few things you should consider.
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by Kathy | Sep 8, 2017 | Travel Tips
When it comes to travelling in the twenty-first century, we no longer require a compass, matches and a phonecard. Smartphones are quickly taking over the world with their useful apps and intuitive functions to aid the traveller in his or her journeys. In 2017, the typical traveller may set off with a 45-litre backpack, a few clothes, some money, a smartphone and little else. While going back to basics appeals to many young travellers, the technology available to the most discerning adventurer can make any travelling experience all the more worthwhile.
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by Kathy | Aug 27, 2017 | Berlin, Destinations, Germany, Musings, Travel Tips
You know when you have that feeling that something isn’t quite right. It wasn’t anything that the man had done apart from the fact there was an empty platform and he was standing rather close. I even made eye contact with him and gripped my phone tighter. Perhaps I knew he was going to rob me. And the inevitable happened – I was robbed in Berlin!
I was in Berlin and I was arranging to meet my friend I had made on Couchsurfing. I was catching up with a few emails and making use of the station’s free Wifi. After a while, my gripped relaxed a little. Perhaps, I had misjudged him, then ‘bam!’, my phone had been snatched and off the thief went.
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by Kathy | Aug 25, 2017 | Travel Tips
Getting ill in a foreign country is not something most people want to happen. However, thousands of people suffer injuries or contract illnesses abroad every single year. Knowing how to deal with the issue in advance should help individuals to avoid panic and deal with the events in the best way possible. The advice below will highlight all the assistance that’s often available, and how to get access to it. With a bit of luck, anyone who finds themselves in that situation will make better decisions after reading this article.
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