One year ago, I was packing as much as possible into a single suitcase and moving halfway across the world. Here is what I learnt…
2 Days in Moscow: a complete itinerary
The capital of Russia offers so much to explore and discover. If your time is limited, there is still much to be seen and experienced…
Why we took the night train to Moscow (and you should too!)
Travelling from St Petersburg to Moscow can be done in many different ways — plane, car, high-speed train — and at many different prices. But…
3 Palaces in Saint Petersburg that are NOT Catherine Palace (but you need to visit them anyway!)
Catherine Palace might as well be St Petersburg’s most famous palace and estate, if only because of its beautiful and because it featured in many…
Follow in Anastasia’s Footsteps – A Guide to the Romanovs’ Saint Petersburg
As a child, I was always fascinated with the mystery around Anastasia Romanova’s death and unfound (at that time) body. Going to Saint Petersburg was…
St Paul’s Cathedral to Buckingham Palace – A London Self-Walking Tour
London is so walk-friendly that it would be a shame not to take full advantage of it during a visit to the British capital. In…
5 Essential Smartphone Apps to Travel in New Zealand
Smartphones are everything, especially when it comes to travel planning and finding your way around a foreign country. So many apps are available at the…
5 Things I wish I knew before visiting New York City
Before coming to New York City, we did extensive research. What we wanted to see and do, where we wanted to eat. Still, nothing I…
5 Ways to Cut Down Expenses in London
Let’s not kid ourselves: London is an expensive city, especially when you’re travelling on a budget. Thankfully, a lot of hack exist to help you…
How to choose your backpacker (wisely!)
Sleeping in a backpacker or a hostel can be an amazing way to travel on a budget, but it can also be quite daunting for…
