How to travel to London affordably

Having visited London on a ‘I just finished school’ budget, I was quick to figure out where I could save and where I should spend. Admittedly, London is not the most affordable city in the world, however I do believe it’s a place you need to visit at least once in your life. I didn’t…

Last minute winter Euro-trip planning

It’s August, time has flown by, yet you’re still set on traveling at the end of the year. However, you don’t know where to start. Is it too late to begin saving and planning? Absolutely not. Is it going to require a lot of hard-work and serious sacrifices? Definitely. You may not believe me, but…

A two day itinerary for Madrid

Considering visiting Madrid? Great, because I’m about to share my two-day itinerary, which includes great spots to eat, places to visit and sights to see. As I do before each trip, I planned out my itinerary here, however everything changed when I was there! Firstly, I arrived in the city a lot later than expected,…

Travel Diary: Spring in Ibiza

Part 1/2 It’s no secret that Ibiza is renowned for her crisp and intimate beaches, as well as her roaring nightlight. I’ve been here for just over two weeks, so I thought I’d create a travel diary containing some information for first timers, and what restaurants I’ve enjoyed thus far. After my trip to Madrid…

A guide to applying for a Schengen Visa

So, you’ve decided on your destination – being somewhere in Europe – but now what? You have a valid passport, but do you need a visa? Click here to check. Out of 195 countries, 111 (two of which are South African and Namibia) require a visa to enter any of the Schengen member states. Next,…

How to plan the perfect short trip within Europe

Over the past few days, I’ve spent a substantial amount of time planning my (birthday) getaway to Madrid – I’ll be turning 21, yay! I’m currently in Ibiza, so this post is centered around traveling within Spain. However, a few of tips that I will soon discuss can definitely be utilized for your international travel…