• Portugal

    Sintra: Day Trip from Lisbon – The Ultimate Guide

    Sintra – the must-see day trip from Lisbon. You’ve probably seen it on every Lisbon blog post you’ve read – and for good reason. It is a stunning, fairytale-like town, with a much higher-than-average castle to person ratio. It can be difficult to navigate, so if you don’t know where to start, follow my guide to plan a perfect day trip from Lisbon to Sintra. How to get there The best way to travel from Lisbon to Sintra is by train. Trains go from Lisbon Oriente and Rossio stations every 30 minutes. Tickets can be bought at the ticket machines at the station and a single ticket costs 2,30€ (plus…

  • Hungary

    19 Best Things to do in Budapest

    Budapest is one of my favourite cities to visit – it‘s incredibly rich in culture, stunning architecture, and delicious food. There is so much to do, see, and eat that it would be impossible for me to list them all. So, I‘ve narrowed it down to my favourite 19 things to do in Budapest. 1. Visit the Parliament Building The Hungarian Parliament Building is one of the most stunning buildings I have seen. It‘s located along the river bank on the Pest side of the city. You can book a tour inside the building (though I found it was enough to just gape at it from the outside). For information…

  • Hungary

    Day Trip to Margaret Island in Budapest (Beginner’s Guide)

    Margaret island is a beautiful little oasis on the Danube river. It is a wonderful way to spend a day when you are traveling in Budapest. And the best part – most of the attractions are completely free! You can find maps of the island and its sights all over – or just follow the arrows and paths. Getting There The island is connected to both sides of Budapest with bridges. It is very easy to get onto the island thanks to public transport. You can take tram 4 or 6 to the stop Margit híd, budai hídfő, from where you can walk across the bridge onto the island within…

  • Spain

    17 Best Things to do in Barcelona

    Barcelona is known as the cultural heart of Spain for good reasons. It is diverse and colourful, with its must-visit sights ranging from magnificent architecture to beautiful beaches. Due to the variety of activities that Barcelona offers, it may be overwhelming to decide what to do. This is a list of my 17 favourite things I did when I visited Barcelona recently. 1. Take a Walk along La Rambla La Rambla is an iconic pedestrian street in the centre of Barcelona, and the perfect place to start your sight-seeing. It is lined with trees and stalls selling a huge variety of things from souvenirs and newspapers to flowers. It can…