What To Do In Ghent: The Best Small Town In Europe

Wondering what to do in Ghent? Ever even heard of Ghent? Hint: It’s in Belgium! Ghent happens to be one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen in Europe. That’s a pretty big claim, I know, but it happens to be true. It truly lives up to my claim as being the “best small town in Europe”. I’ve been to Bruges and Brussels, and whilst I love Brussels, Ghent wins out for small city...

Foods of Italy: A Taste From Our Trip

Come on now, we all love Italian food. Even people who don’t do well with gluten still have to admit the foods of Italy are damn tasty! Lucky for us, we got to backpack around Italy in August and it was a culinary delight. This post is dedicated to the food from that trip, the smorgasbord of mouth-watering deliciousness that we sampled, rich as kings! Try not to get too hungry, I know I did just putting this...

What To Do In Delft: So Quintessentially Dutch

A great little post from Trudy about what to do in Delft and some things you can get up to, from the main sights to secret tucked-away cafes. Read on! Being just 15 minutes away by train (from Rotterdam), Delft is a stunning little city and it’s a crime that Tom and I don’t visit more often. When we do make the visit, invariably on a Sunday, I always walk the canals with my camera out, oohing and aahing over...

The Time I Met A Neo-Nazi Camping In Spain

I don’t remember his name, but still he left a profound impact on me and is a character on the road I will never forget.   His head was shaved and his German accent thick. He had a thick, bristled jaw and solid, tree trunk legs. He was friendly to us, charismatic even. We were, after all, two young backpackers with a thirst for adventure. Spain was providing hot, balmy days – perfect for...

Oktoberfest: Beers, Tents, Facts & Fun – The Ultimate FAQ Guide

  Ah, Oktoberfest…Imagine beer halls with sturdy long wooden tables inside giant tents decorated wildly, gaudily or with a sense of efficient class that only the Germans could manage. Delicious local beers in huge one litre jugs whiz by, carried by buxom German waiters, some managing more than 10 litre ‘steins’ in one load. Scrumptious Bavarian food pours from the kitchens, slow roasted half...