13th Annual Weblog Awards’ Best European Weblog

  I still can’t believe that my relatively new eurotrip travel blog is nominated as one of the Best European Weblogs at the 13th Annual Weblog Awards aka 2013 Bloggies. This is kind of major. Well, to begin with, the Bloggies is the longest running blog awards on the Internet and every year they recognize [...]

Paris in the Spring? 5 Reasons Why May is Ideal for a Paris Getaway

  Audrey Hepburn once remarked that Paris is always a good idea. Judging by the millions of people who travel there every year, that statement is true. Like any city, some times of the year are better than others for visiting. One of those times is the month of May for a number of reasons. [...]

How much does it cost to travel in Spain for 7 days?

I just recently finished a 3-month eurotrip and went to Spain for a week as my first stop. I went to Valencia for 3 days, Albacete for 2 days and Madrid for 3 days. How much does it cost to travel in Spain for a week? See all Europe Travel Cost Reports per city and [...]

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Gustavo, Brazilian rock star (Interview + Bonus!)

  Music is an integral part of my life and travels. Some days I go out the door with my earphones snugly pressed on my ears and I feel like I’m in a movie and my life’s soundtrack is playing in the background as I strut out to the sunshine. I bet I’m not the only one [...]

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London’s Vibrant Theater Scene

  When it comes to the theatre scene, you simply can’t beat London.  Nowhere else on earth boasts the rich theatre history associated with the city of London, and nowhere else has a theatre district as large as the city’s West End. With such rich quality, history, and variety, the London theatre scene is a [...]

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Top 5 Most-Loved Sightseeing Locations in Paris

Paris is an exciting place to visit, especially for the first time. Everyone has different ideas on how to invade the city. I was overwhelmed myself on my first visit there during my epic backpacking Europe trip. What I normally do in big cities is visit the top tourist sites first and then just be spontaneous [...]

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This Old Town is Fake!

  One of the things I love about Europe is the beautiful twilights in autumn. The sun sets earlier than usual and the cities are cloaked in a nice hue, the buildings and shops all lighted in warm yellow. Twilights in Warsaw, Poland during the fall is no exception. It feels great to walk around [...]

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Top 4 Most Popular Backpacker Destinations in Europe

Europe has an undeniable reputation for being a backpacker’s paradise. Whether you are looking to immerse yourself in the culture of the region, gaze upon historical artefacts or embark on the party of a lifetime, you’ll find it all in the cities and countries of Europe. For some great inspiration, when planning your next backpacking adventure, be sure [...]

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How much does it cost to travel in Madrid, Spain for 3 days?

  Here is my travel expenses breakdown for my 3-day trip in Madrid, Spain in my 3-month summer eurotrip adventure. I hope the information helps in budgetting your trip to Madrid! I also keep a record of my actual travel costs in various European cities. Click the link below to see all the other reports. [...]

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How to Apply for a Tourist Schengen Visa at the Dutch Embassy and get it in 2 weeks

There are many ways to get a Schengen visa and there are definitely different offices where you can apply for one. I have previously written how to apply for a tourist Schengen visa at the German Embassy and French Embassy. To continue this Visa Series, I interviewed one of my good friends, Angel, who is [...]

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How to Eat Europe: A Food Pilgrimage

I consider myself a gourmand and I oftentimes travel to certain European destinations to pig out on their culinary offerings. This week I interviewed one of the food and travel bloggers I have been following and admire, Sage of Food Pilgrimage. Learn what food pilgrimage is, how to discover Europe through food and different food [...]

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Rory on road tripping Iceland, why Eastern Europe is cool and the one thing you shouldn’t do on your eurotrip

I interview some of the coolest people in the world to pick their brains and share how they make their [...]

How to Apply for a Schengen Visa at the French Embassy and get it in 5 days

Many readers have been asking me about Schengen visa application so I decided to do a series of posts about [...]

Stieg Larsson’s Stockholm

Walking around Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Kungsholmen and Djurgården districts inspired by Stieg Larsson’s Stockholm. We stayed for a month in [...]

Best New App for Backpacking Europe: Your Passenger Rights

Your passenger rights at hand, everywhere. That’s what the new free smartphone app, Your Passenger Rights, promises to people backpacking [...]

Carnival of Europe – October

Welcome to the October edition of Carnival of Europe. Enjoy this smorgasbord of articles about Europe from fellow travel bloggers [...]

Alt Spain: The Gypset’s Guide to Spain’s Most Underrated Food and Drinks

  Gypset rule #37: Eat and drink what the locals actually eat and drink (not what the tourists think locals [...]