Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category
Deep within London, away from all those busy office blocks sits remarkable Camden Town. This gem of a place is a hippy commune. It’s famous for its canals, its downright good music, its drug and sex scene and general hippy stuff! If you read our cool post on backpacking through Christiania in Copenhagen recently, this place is even funkier but without the whole crazy sh*t of leaving the country. In Christiania you’ve left Denmark for a hippy freetown. Here in Camden, your body is still in England, your mind might be elsewhere. Here are 5 top things to check out in Camden Town, London, England. […]
When you travel as long as me, sometimes you will end up renting a flat now and then, as a couple of my backpacking buddies have recently done. While I’m still of “no fixed abode”, I have rented flats in England before. Traditionally, the rental market in English coastal resorts like Southport, Bournemouth and Brighton was to a large extent young people starting out on their own or individuals who could not afford to buy a home of their own. Yes, I know – I once rented flats in Poole, Bournemouth and Dartford! Those were the days before I’d avoid long term contracts. Today the […]
Are you tired of spending your vacation in the same familiar places? Want to try something absolutely new and unique? Then you can consider Armenia as a next travel destination, as this small unique country offers myriads of tourist attractions you won’t find in any other country. It’s a truly unique place for the backpacker. Here we present top 6 reasons for visiting Armenia this year. To explore the first Christian country in the world Armenia is the first country in the world that adopted Christianity as a state religion in 301, and now the monuments connected with this important event can be seen […]
If you are emigrating to the UK or relocating there, you will want to ensure that you are signed up for the local health care. The UK system is famous and is known as the NHS – National Health Service. NHS Registration may seem like something you can put off and do later but you shouldn’t – get it done as soon as you can. Whether it’s the unpredictable British weather, the Winter bugs that go around or the result of travelling by stuffy public transport, chances are that at some point in your time in the UK, you will fall ill. How to Register […]
The thrill of backpacking in the USA could be back as I am entered in this competition from Aer Lingus to win a trip to the USA. Even better is that the trip is from Dublin or the UK and there is a new initiative on the cross Atlantic flights from Dublin, Republic of Ireland only. Basically all your USA immigration customs and arrival procedures can now be carried out in Dublin Airport, this means when you arrive in the USA you don’t have to have long queues for immigration and are treated like a domestic passenger. This is a great idea and can only […]
Denmark’s capital city of Copenhagen is full of surprises. For those lovers of quirky off the wall spots then the wacky Freetown Republic of Christiania is well worth a day trip or even a crazy overnighter. After passing through the archway entrance you are now entering the happy go lucky self declared freetown state of Christiania. The motto of the country is Bevar Christiania which means “Save Christiania”. Here are 5 ice cool backpacking sights in this off the wall Republic and Freetown. Don’t forget – you’re not in Denmark, you’re in Christiania!! 1. The Christiania Entrance Gate You will arrive and go most probably through this entrance […]
Summer cannot be complete without a family holiday on the beach. Bulgaria is among the most preferred summer holiday destinations in Europe, as it has a lot to offer to the tourists: clean sandy beaches, sunny days throughout the summer, guaranteed rest, a lot of fun and all this at comparatively cheap prices. It is easy to find accommodation in luxury hotels located just in front of the sea, but it is recommended to book them in advance, as there is a shortage of spare rooms in the peak season, which is in July and August. However, the first tourists come here from the end […]
Bulgaria is among the most beautiful countries in Europe. It is located on Balkan Peninsula and boasts with its great nature that contains high mountain ranges, vast beautiful lowlands, Black Sea coast with great beaches and summer resorts, balneo and spa centers, ski resorts as well as many other interesting places and attractions. Thousands of tourists are attracted each year by the great Bulgarian sights, most popular of which is the Black Sea coast. Sunny Beach resort is the most famous and biggest one, located close to the city of Bourgas, followed by Golden Sands resort, which is close to the Sea capital of Bulgaria, […]
Frankfurt am Main, more commonly known as Frankfurt, has come a long way since its founding in the 1st century. Today, it is the largest financial center in Europe, home not only to a number of national banks and stock exchanges, but also to the European Central Bank. As backpackers, passing through Frankfurt is inevitable on any journey through Europe, due to flights, train connections etc. There is more to Frankfurt than money and business, however. If you are planning a trip to this brilliant city, there are many cultural attractions and landmarks throughout the area that must not be missed so here’s a quick […]
If you like to travel on a regular basis and enjoy taking in an evening at a casino wherever you are, then you need to know that they don’t all play by the same rules. There are distinct differences in casino card game rules as well as the odds that you may be offered. This is highlighted when you compare the contrast in how casinos are set up in the U.S and France, compared to the UK. Online virtual gaming, where players can participate in live roulette for example, can transcend these barriers to a certain extent. Yet it is still definitely worth knowing […]
