Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, home to over 1.7 million people and the 10th largest city in Europe. After months travelling through Eastern Europe, it was a real change of pace to arrive here, and a breath of fresh air. With stunning architecture leaving traces of it’s long and tumultuous history; wide open streets; elaborate bridges decorating the meandering river; plus a modern public transport system that is just so easy to use! And it is so cheap! This really is a place where you can save on that daily budget and still feel like you are living large. And with loads of restaurants, and a buzzing nightlife to…

Picture Morocco and you probably imagine camel rides in the Sahara Desert; perhaps the chaotic labyrinth of markets in Marrakech filled with vibrant colour, life and pungent spices; or maybe cities filled with history and incredible architecture that has remained unchanged for centuries. There is no doubt that these are all key elements of Morocco, and you absolutely must experience them all. But that is not all that this incredible country has to offer. If you want to scratch below the surface and see a little more of the real Morocco, then read on. Stay in a traditional Riad in Marrakech This city is on every Moroccan itinerary and for…

The incredible, vast and dramatic Sahara, there may be no other place on earth so evocative. Constantly at the mercy of the sun and wind, this ever-changing landscape is as formidable as it is beautiful. Here you will find countless and constantly shifting sand dunes; clear skies showcasing the milky way unlike any other place on earth; and a tranquillity that is truly incredible. Berber tribes have roamed this land for centuries and those that still remain live a life almost unchanged despite the passage of time. Life here is still dictated by the sun, the wind and the hope of rain. I loved Morocco and definitely recommend spending some…

In a country exploding in tourism, Minca is a hidden gem. It is still only visited by a small portion of tourists visiting Colombia every year. Tucked away in the mountains in the north of the country about an hour from Santa Marta, Minca is easily accessible and beginning to gain international recognition as a beautiful place to visit in Colombia. My advice? Get here before this becomes a regular on people’s vacation itineraries! Minca is a beautiful, peaceful town set nestled in the mountains in northern Colombia. Minca is still relatively new to the backpacker trail so if you want to get off the beaten track, you can do…

A photo memory popped up on my phone the other day, informing me that it was a year ago that I was in Sarajevo. The memories came flooding back and honestly, I need to tell the world how amazing this city really is. After a couple of months exploring the ruggedly beautiful Italian and Croatian coastlines (read more about that here), honestly I struggled to tear myself away from the water..but I am so glad I did. My next stop was Sarajevo, Bosnia. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, but it is safe to say this city and it’s people blew me away. I hope that this inspires…