Road Trips
Road Trip: Bosnia & Herzegovina
It was hard to drive away from Zagreb, a colourful, dynamic city where much of the day is whiled away in sidewalk cafes. A city where I can envisage myself becoming a resident. But I had more pressing issues, a road trip through Bosnia and Herzegovina and a long awaited return to Mostar. Road Trip: Bosnia and … [Read More...]
City Breaks
7 Things to Do in Osnabrueck
Things to Do in Osnabrueck Osnabrueck was not on my travel radar before Historic Germany put together my recent tour of Germany. All I knew before going was that it's a Hanseatic city, meaning it was once a wealthy merchant town involved in trade around Europe. It's a fairly quiet city these days but there are a few … [Read More...]
Resources
When is the Best Time to Visit Croatia?
Do you want long stretches of Croatian beaches to yourself? To be able to visit UNESCO World Heritage sites in peace or maybe wander by the majestic waterfalls at Plitvice Lakes without being elbow to elbow with other tourists? Well, it's not possible. At least not in summer. Croatia is one of the most popular summer destinations in Europe and unless you want to … [Read More...]
Day Trips
Berlin Day Trip: Rostock
If Berlin wasn't one of the coldest capitals in Europe I would have already given up my nomadic life to go live there. But until I can find a way to beat the cold I will enjoy short bursts of Berlin life and exploring the day trip opportunities it presents. A Day Trip to Rostock Rostock is around two hours from Berlin, either … [Read More...]
Culinary Highlights
Eating Hamburgers in Hamburg
When in Hamburg, eat hamburgers. That's what I was told. Back in the 19th century, a hamburger was really just steak tartare; raw minced meat. Nowadays it's evolved into so much more but Germany's second largest city still gets the credit as the creator of the humble burger. Hamburgers in … [Read More...]
Top Travel
Top 4 Destinations to Avoid in Croatia
Croatia is easily one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe and I've visited each year for the last 4 years. I absolutely love Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Rovinj and many other destinations in Croatia. But let's face it, every country has its bad spots and there are some places so awful I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy. Top 4 Totally Missable Destinations in … [Read More...]
Featured Posts
Eating Hamburgers in Hamburg
When in Hamburg, eat hamburgers. That's what I was told. Back in the 19th century, a hamburger was really just steak tartare; raw minced meat. Nowadays it's evolved into so much more but Germany's second largest city still gets the credit as the creator of the humble burger. Hamburgers in Hamburg Disclaimer: Not being much of a meat eater, I left the hamburger taste testing to my accomplice so any complaints should be directed at him. At Jim Block I had a chicken burger, … [Read More...]
Top 5 Beautiful Parks in Paris
Spring has finally arrived in Europe and it's currently rewarding us with gorgeous pink cherry blossoms, sweet-smelling wisteria and orange blossoms as well as beautiful spring flowering bulbs like tulips and hyacinths. It's times like this I miss living in Paris and being able to visit my favourite French parks and gardens like the Jardin du Luxembourg. Top 5 Beautiful Parks in Paris I've never met a garden in Paris I didn't like but here are my top 5 parks when it comes … [Read More...]
Berlin Day Trip: Rostock
If Berlin wasn't one of the coldest capitals in Europe I would have already given up my nomadic life to go live there. But until I can find a way to beat the cold I will enjoy short bursts of Berlin life and exploring the day trip opportunities it presents. A Day Trip to Rostock Rostock is around two hours from Berlin, either by car or train, so it's doable as a day trip but only just. If time is limited I'd say go for it and just see one or two things, otherwise take your … [Read More...]
Muenster Thru a Mobile Lens
The snow melted and the clouds parted just in time for my photo walk of Muenster. Wandering around the streets of this Hanseatic city I got a glimpse into German life. Locals picking up fresh supplies at the farmers' markets, riding their bikes to run errands and stopping in the afternoon for coffee and cake. It's such a clichéd view of Germany, I know, but it definitely fits in this case. For more information on Muenster, visit … [Read More...]
Road Trip: Bosnia & Herzegovina
It was hard to drive away from Zagreb, a colourful, dynamic city where much of the day is whiled away in sidewalk cafes. A city where I can envisage myself becoming a resident. But I had more pressing issues, a road trip through Bosnia and Herzegovina and a long awaited return to Mostar. Road Trip: Bosnia and Herzegovina I'm still wondering if my GPS didn't fail me on this trip. The TomTom isn't particularly useful in the lesser visited parts of the Balkans where coverage … [Read More...]
Paris Day Trip: Parc de Sceaux
If you can bear to leave Paris for the day but still want a typically French experience, Parc de Sceaux is a great spot for a classic picnic of baguette, cheese and wine. Although the park is a popular weekend destination for Parisians, it's not widely known to visitors of the city. It's worth a trip if you've already visited much of Paris and are looking for something different or if you want to see the stunning cherry blossoms in spring. Designed by famous French … [Read More...]
