Travel Tips
BEST TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Are you thinking about taking a cruise in the Med but unsure how it will compare to prior cruises? Or maybe this will be your first cruise and you don’t know at all what to expect? No worries, my top tips for planning (and enjoying a Mediterranean cruise) will help...
WHAT IS BRIGHTLINE FROM FT LAUDERDALE TO ORLANDO LIKE?
If you have spent any time lately planning a Florida trip on Social Media you may already have heard about the new Brightline train connection between Miami and Orlando. This privately owned high-speed inter-city rail route is making quite a splash. But what is it...
IS A TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE RIGHT FOR YOU?
When planing for a cruise vacation you may be tempted by the low price of a transatlantic cruise. But what exactly does a transatlantic cruise entail and is it the right vacation for you? I recently (June 2023) completed my second transatlantic cruise and below I...
MAASTRICHT AACHEN AIRPORT – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you thinking of flying from Maastricht Aachen Airport? If so, read on for all the info! When planning my Interrail trip to Cornwall last year I apparently didn't do such a good job planning. I had no clue that you had to reserve seats on the Eurostar train from...
SOLO AT NIGHT – EVENING ACTIVITIES WHEN TRAVELLING ALONE
Solo travel has many perks but it also brings some difficulties. What to do at night when travelling alone is probably the second most common concern, right after dining solo. Especially if this will be your first solo trip you may be worried about what to do in the...
THE NEW DEUTSCHLANDTICKET – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW (Updated for 2024)
Since May 1st, 2023 travellers can buy the Deutschlandticket (in English "Germany Ticket") to use most trains (other than the fast long-distance trains), buses, trams, subways, commuter trains etc. in Germany for one flat fee of €49 per month! Read on to learn all you...
DISCOVER CORNWALL WITHOUT A CAR
Do you want to visit Cornwall but have no desire to drive? I don't blame you - driving on the left side of the road, narrow streets, and a lot of traffic can make driving in Cornwall quite challenging. For years I was thinking of touring Cornwall but decided against...
SOLO DINING – THE LAST FRONTIER
Dining solo is probably one of most difficult things when travelling on your own. Even if you - like me - enjoy solo trips, meals can be more difficult. Most of us are nervous when going to a restaurant alone and eating on your own can be pretty boring. And let’s face...
GERMAN RESTAURANT ETIQUETTE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you wondering about German restaurant etiquette? Maybe you are planning a trip to Germany but are unsure about the local "rules" for dining out? No worries - this post will tell you all you need to know! Trying new foods and experiencing the culture are definitely...
HOW TO PLAN A LUXURY TRIP ON A BUDGET
Do you love luxury trips but think they are out of reach because your budget is limited? No worries - they are ways to stretch your budget to make travelling much more luxurious. You can travel on any budget and each kind of trip has its own highs (and lows). But if I...