Everybody wants to do London, right? It’s on every true backpacker’s list. Even if you’re from England, your trip has got to either start or finish here. It’s a country within a city within a country. Image courtesy of Matt There are loads of free attractions like the National Science Museum and the Tate Art Museums and a hundred other sights and walks to see and do. You can have a picnic in Hyde Park one m ...

[caption id="attachment_5199" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="photo credit:caperfrasers.wordpress.com"][/caption] A few days ago I came upon an article about three small islands, that I actually had no clue even existed. You would think being a Canadian and all that I would have known that a few islands around Newfoundland existed. Although, the funny thing is these tiny collection of islands are not ...

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="580" caption="Source: icaribbeantravel.com"][/caption] I can give advice on backpacking, what places to visit, how to travel from point A to B and so on. But I know absolutely nothing cruises (especially last-minute cruises). Probably because they don't inspire me all that much. I see it as an artificial way to visit places as well as it being overpriced for what yo ...

Many people seem to feel that poker in Europe is where poker was in the United States five years ago. That is to say, it’s booming. More European players are making the scene than ever before. There are a number of different factors that have contributed to the current boom in poker in Europe. Poker in Europe: Online Play Just as in the United States, online play introduced a whole new world of players to p ...

[caption id="attachment_4716" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Image courtesy of Mollyeh11"][/caption] London is the largest city in central Europe and is a buzzing and vibrant place. It is full of history, culture and heritage attracting millions of visitors from across the globe each year. There is something for everyone in this amazing city whether you're visiting on business; for a tour of the s ...

The Algarve may be more synonymous with chartered flights packed full of Northern Europeans on package holidays but there is more to this beautiful area of Portugal than you might imagine. This region, which is the most southerly on the Portuguese mainland, is renowned for its great beaches, typical whitewashed towns and villages and for those who want it, a hectic nightlife. In addition to all this it has ...

Have you heard of a place called Sofia? I know most of you haven’t well from my knowledge not very many people has ever heard of a little place called Sofia. It is located in Western Bulgaria and sits in the middle of the Balkan Mountains and the Vitosha Mountains. It is the place to truly experience the traditions/cultures of Bulgaria. Even though today, over 1.5 million people live there, but it was once ...

What's better than watching an international movie on a rainy day? Not much! Ok, maybe a nap after watching a movie. With no desire to go out in the rain and feeling kind of lazy, I watched Im Juli (German for In July), a German movie I never previously heard of. With no expectation prior to watching the movie, I now recommend it to all of you who enjoy international movies with a touch of adventure. Im Jul ...

As the summer approaches, many individuals start hitting up the cafes and beautiful pavement terraces. The sunny days bring more tourists and Parisians to their favorite coffee hangout cafes. But there are only hands full of Cafes in Paris that are extremely popular and where many Parisians will be disappearing. 1.Open all-day and night; this multi-culture café is filled with people all summer long. It is l ...

Once upon a time (in 2005), I was studying in Italy. If there is something that Europeans take for granted, it's the close proximity they have to different countries. On a 4 hour drive, you can manage to cross 2-3 different countries. It's insane! Anyhow, if there was one adventure I had to experience as a skier living in Europe was to ski in the Alps. Oh yeah, you read correctly! One Friday, a friend and I ...