Cluj has been my home for the past 6 weeks. And it will continue to be so until I feel I have nothing left to explore here. Every day of those 6 weeks flew by, and every day left me clueless on what to talk about. I tried talking about Cluj’s top attractions, Cluj’s hiddenContinue reading “So what’s Cluj like?”
Category Archives: Hidden Gems
Alternative things to do in Budapest on a budget
In recent years, Budapest has sored to the top of the popularity list with tourists. In 2019 the city welcomed over 4 million visitors through its fun and vibrant streets. In fact, it’s the third most visited city in all of Eastern Europe, only behind the Russian metropolises of Moscow and St. Petersburg. If youContinue reading “Alternative things to do in Budapest on a budget”
Amazing hidden gems hiding in Prague
Prague is one of the most popular cities in Europe for tourists. The city has a population of around 1.31 million, but throughout the year over 8 million people travel to this breathtaking city. With so many tourists clocking up the streets and popular attractions, it might be a good idea to find your ownContinue reading “Amazing hidden gems hiding in Prague”
A quick guide to Poznan, Poland
Poznan is everything you expect from a Polish city break. Its adorable Old Town with colorful buildings and cozy bistros servicing local delicacies at rock bottom prices is everything you would expect to find from a journey through Poland. What makes Poznan different from the more popular tourist cities in Poland is its lack ofContinue reading “A quick guide to Poznan, Poland”
Italy’s A4 hidden travel route
We’re all familiar with the beautiful region of northern Italy. A strip of land sandwiched between the Alps mountain range and the balmy Mediterranean Sea. Historical cities such as Turin, Milan, Verona, and Venice are scattered across the famous regions of Piemonte, Lombardy, and Veneto. Herds of tourists flock to these fabulous cities while stoppingContinue reading “Italy’s A4 hidden travel route”
Why Puglia should be at the top of your travel list
2021 is the perfect year to get off the beaten track and explore new hidden gems. A UN report suggests that in 2020, we saw a drop of over 1 billion tourists. During the year, over 100 million people lost their jobs in the tourism sector, and made a loss of around 1 trillion EUR!Continue reading “Why Puglia should be at the top of your travel list”
Explore beyond Dublin City and visit Killiney Hill Park
Each year, Ireland receives around 9.5 million tourists. The majority of these tourists come to visit Irelands largest city, Dublin. During the busy Summer months, Dublin can sometimes feel a bit like London or Paris because of the large crowds of tourists. For a capital city, Dublin is relatively small. Most of the tourist attractionsContinue reading “Explore beyond Dublin City and visit Killiney Hill Park”
Hidden gems in Budapest
In recent years, Budapest has sprung into life and has quickly become one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. Many refer to it as the backpacking capital of Europe. After spending just a short time here, you can see why. Its trendy bistros, hipster pub ruins, and rustic vibe are all reasons why so manyContinue reading “Hidden gems in Budapest”
Why Poznan is the ‘Modern Tourist’ Summer holiday destination
Everyone’s idea of a summer holiday is entirely different, but we all have a stereotypical idea of what it is. We have an image of us balming out along the beach across the sun-kissed region of Algarve or relaxing by the pool in an all-inclusive resort in one of the ‘exotic’ Canary islands. There areContinue reading “Why Poznan is the ‘Modern Tourist’ Summer holiday destination”
Looking for a unique Summer holiday? Try Sopot, Poland
More and more people these days have given up on the traditional Summer Holiday. You know the one sitting by the pool in a 3-star resort along the Costa Del Sol. People want to explore new and exciting destinations. This will ultimately lead to a decline in overtourism and help smaller cities and local businessesContinue reading “Looking for a unique Summer holiday? Try Sopot, Poland”
A quick guide to Gougane Barra National Forest Park
Ireland is known for many things. Guinness, traditional music, the Cliffs of Moher but nothing more than its rugged green countryside. The nation is a haven for rural enthusiasts. It’s a huge garden floating in the Atlantic Ocean. In a land that is crammed with beauty and nature, it’s hard to choose what deserves toContinue reading “A quick guide to Gougane Barra National Forest Park”
The Hague’s bonfire, A unique bucket list idea
Everyone has heard of the bucket list. A list of experiences that one hopes to accomplish during their lifetime. Some of the most universal experiences are swimming with dolphins, travelling along the Trans-Siberian Express, and witnessing the Northern lights. Most people will have similar lists to one another simply because of how great these popularContinue reading “The Hague’s bonfire, A unique bucket list idea”
Digging For Gems 