A forest walk to the most beautiful palace you’ve never heard of
Germany is full of beautiful palaces in all shapes, sizes and colours. You may recognise the famous ones like Neuschwanstein - perhaps better known as the "Disney Castle" - maybe…
Local hidden gems: exploring the vineyards in Untertürkheim and Esslingen
It's probably safe to say that most people wouldn't think of Germany when asked to name a wine production region. I for one had no idea that wine was made…
Day trip to Heidelberg: my first experience of old-town Germany
I won't lie, my main motivation to do a study year abroad in Germany wasn't actually the studying! Instead, my aim is to develop my language skills, experience German culture…
Working as a farm labourer: my experience
Travel and all the associated experiences do not come for free! As much as I pride myself on finding the best deals possible, it still costs a lot of money.…
Gran Canaria – more than just a tourist resort?
Around Easter time last year, I got a message from a close friend asking if Sam and I wanted to join her and two others for a group holiday in…
Europe trip: The Grand Finale – Naxos, Paros and Athens (pt 2)
When I began this series of posts detailing my European travels last summer, I had no idea it was gonna span to five posts! I guess it's just a testament…
The Best Island in the Cyclades? 6 Nights on Naxos (pt 1)
Onto the third country of our 2-week Europe trip! After a brief stop in Italy and a few nights in Malta, it was time to head to our final destination…
Malta Part 2: snorkeling, sunsets and… quadbiking?
Brief summary: I'm in Malta with Sam, and we've spent two-and-a-bit days here already. We've tried local food, attempted to snorkel, and become rather too well-acquainted with the local sealife...…
Sun, Saltpans and Sealife – Malta (Part 1)
If I’ve learned one thing from my travel experiences so far, it’s that something always seems to go wrong… My time in Malta was certainly eventful – more on that…
Exploring Italy’s Abruzzo Region – 2 nights in Pescara
In 2020 I finished my A-Levels and planned to do what many students do in that long summer before uni – get some friends together and have the time of…