San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade which is beautiful to walk along. San Sebastian also seems to be famous for its surfing lessons, english schools and food. […]
It’s fun to be travelling as a small group – we’re rented a car and can stay in a hotel (rather than hostel) and split the costs. One of Lisbon’s icons which we were keen to see is the fortress like sé, built in 1150 on the site of a mosque soon after Christians recaptured […]
What a wonderful experience my visit to Firuidas has been. This tiny village in Northern Portugal is located between, Montalegre and Chaves. It has a population of 38, and is home to my Australian friends grandmother. The entire village is made up of old stone houses, which are mostly occupied by elderly Portuguese woman who dress […]
I arrived in Porto, found myself a hostel which was very low key (exactly what I needed) and slept for 10 hours – amazing! I located a phonebook the next day and called one of the Australian girls who I had been travelling with on Bus About who was staying with some family – she […]
The Algarve is alluring. Coastal Algarve receives much exposure for its breathtaking cliffs, golden beaches, scalloped bays and sandy islands. It is also the most insane party destination I have ever visited. After arriving in Lagos on an overnight train from Madrid I have basically not stopped partying. I am staying at a hotel called […]
Madrid has been OK! I will need to return here one day as I’m not giving it my usual open-minded approach to travel – this is mainly down to the heat. It is 43C which is unbearable and I have been travelling non-stop for 4 months so am in need of some down time. Madrid, […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Building a Mud House & Volunteering in Kenya. NEXT STOP: Kalkan on the Turkish Mediterranean coast
