There are so many alternative places to go in Berlin. It’s gritty wonders go far beyond the confines of the average visitors well-trudged path. Forget the museums and the Brandenburg Gate. The city’s rich culture and unique vibe is most alive in the places undisturbed by the tour buses. From eccentric bars to independent art studios …
4 Alternative Hidden Places to Go in York
Although I love living in Leeds, there is a type of old-world charm about its neighbouring city York, that can’t be found in Leeds’ hip culture and industrial heritage. Steeped in rich history, York’s cobbled lanes and medieval buildings are full of independent bars and cafes. But as a city busy with tourists, many are overcrowded and …
7 Unusual and Cool Things to Do in Lisbon
Here’s my guide to some of the most unusual and cool things to do in Lisbon – from restaurants and bars to shopping and sightseeing. 1. Ponto Final This lovely little restaurant is tucked away on the other side of the river Tagus – you’ll have to catch a ferry there. Set right on the …
How to Spend 48 Hours in Lisbon
Portugal’s capital is one of my favourite places in Europe. With it’s old world charm, riverside vibe, and lively buzz of a modern city, I could easily spend weeks there. However if you’re only heading to the city for a short break or weekend away, here’s my guide on how to best spend 48 hours …
How to Spend 48 Hours in Prague
You may think 48 hours in Prague might not be enough, certainly there are plenty of things to do in Prague to fill many weeks! But if a weekend if all you have, from sightseeing and art galleries to bars, restaurants and cafés, here’s my guide on how to best spend 48 hours in Prague. …
A Short Guide to Amsterdam’s NDSM Wharf
Just a short (and free) ferry ride across the IJ River lies Amsterdam ‘s newest cultural hotspot, NDSM Wharf (or NDSM Wherf). Originally a shipping yard, this world that time forgot wasteland has bloomed into a go-to place for the city’s creative crowd. Its abandoned buildings, taken over by artists and entrepreneurs alike, have been …
5 Unique Alternative Things to Do in Manchester
Following regeneration projects in its neighbourhoods like the Northern Quarter and Chorlton, Manchester has plenty of alternative things to do – now steadily emerged as one of the best places to visit in the UK. We can see why. Vibrant bars, hipster cafes and a thriving creative scene to boot, that embrace rather than forget …
A Guide to Tioman Island
A few years ago on a trip around Malaysia and Thailand I decided to experience first hand some of the ever popular Thai islands that were renowned for their paradise like beauty and atmosphere. Choosing to head to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. I soon came to realise that these islands were not the paradise that …