Author: Benny Nicholls
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Palma is the perfect all-in-one budget weekend trip
Prior to travelling, I had only seen Magaluf and Alcudia in different media, representing two distinct sides to the island; the Brit-ridden party capitol, and the older Brit-ridden retirement home composed of purely resorts. While I can’t fully speak for the two stereotypes, I have some context of the island now, and if you wanted…
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zagreb in a day: balkan identity with habsburg architecture
I made a pit stop in Zagreb, a beautiful capital at a cultural and historical crossroads. Realistically, one day isn’t enough to see everything, so what could I see and do in 24 hours?
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can you visit venice for dirt cheap?
Venice is known to be expensive, but beautiful. It’s a bucketlist location for many and seems to be way out of reach. In the blog, I show you how to get around for cheap, free/cheap experiences, where to eat and how to find cheap accommodation, turning a luxury city into a doable 2-night, £100 mini-break.
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Europe’s Best £20 Road Trip: The Upper Adriatic Corridor by Coach
This £20 coach journey crosses the Upper Adriatic Corridor, running from Italy’s Po Valley to the edge of Balkan Europe via the coastal town of Trieste and the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. It’s a slow cultural shift from flat vineyards to the Julian Alps foothills, Italian culture blending into Slavic/Germanic, and a taste of the best…
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can I eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in 3 countries for £50?
In one day, I attempted to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in three different countries, all for under £50, racing between Basel, Karlsruhe and Palma. From airport sprints to unexpected hostel chaos, here’s how the challenge unfolded… and whether I actually pulled it off.
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how not to do northern france
Northern France is beautifully diverse and a little slice of culture. It’s a stone’s thrown from the UK, and yet it’s so different in all the best ways! Here’s how to NOT travel this often overlooked French region on a tight budget.
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A crashcourse on Istanbul
Culture? Check. Cheap food & drink? Check. Capital city? Not quite- but it has the vibes of one! This is the summary highlights of my 4 day trip I took to Istanbul a few years back.
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Vienna on a Budget? Sort Of.
We took a chaotic, budget-powered day trip from Budapest to Vienna — packed with our own route through grand palaces, art overload, and €2 for snacks. It was stunning, surreal, and very walkable.
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3 Days, 3 Budgets: FETHIYE From Bare-Bones to Bougie (£150, £250, £400)
I’ve been to Fethiye and the area more times than anywhere else (apart from my home countries). With this experience I am confident anyone on any budget will have a lot to do in one long weekend!
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7 Days, 7 Must-Do’s: The Ultimate Student Week in Budapest
Thermal baths, skyline views, and city cruises — Budapest is a beautiful city, perhaps one of my favorites in the world. Here’s what I did in Budapest for a week.
