London is a city rich in history, culture, and endless entertainment. If you’re lucky enough to visit, you’ll quickly realise there’s so much to see and do. But the prospect of budgeting for such an expensive city can be daunting. Having visited many times over the years (thanks to my sister and friends who live there), I’ve been able to explore London like both a tourist and a local and have been able to uncover the hidden gems alongside the classics. Getting around London
There’s something magical about Dublin in the winter. The cobblestone streets that glisten in the rain, the warmth of the pubs, and the bright decorations that light up Temple Bar Street. Recently, I was lucky enough to celebrate one of my best friend’s wedding day. She and her husband chose Dublin for their long weekend “mini-moon,” which got me reminiscing about my own winter weekend there, and how perfect it was. If planned well, you can absolutely make the most out of a s
During my most recent trip to Greece, I had the chance to stay at Hotel & Village Panorama located in Agia Pelagia. This all-inclusive hotel, perched on a scenic hill with stunning views of the Mediterranean, was just as beautiful as the pictures suggested. Here’s my full review of the property, amenities, and surrounding area. Location and First Impressions The hotel is about a 20-minute taxi ride from Heraklion Airport. We booked through a travel company and had a transpor
LANGUAGE: The main spoken language of England is English. CURRENCY:The currency is the British Pound.
PLUGS: The plugs in England are type G. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: England offers a range of efficient and safe transport, including buses, trains, taxi's and Uber. It is also common for a lot of cities to have bicycles and scooters for inner-city travel.
SAFTEY: England is considered one of the safest countries to travel in the world. However, you should definitely be precautious in certain areas and keep your wits about you.
LANGUAGE: The main spoken languages of Ireland is Irish and English. CURRENCY:The currency in Ireland is the Euro, however, the currency of Northern Ireland is the Pound.
PLUGS: The plugs in Ireland are type G, the standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: Ireland offers a range of efficient and safe transport, including buses, trains, taxi's and Uber. It is also common for a lot of cities to have bicycles and scouters for inner-city travel.
SAFTEY: Ireland does not have a high risk of crime, so you don't need to worry when visiting. However, be precautious in certain areas and keep your wits about you.
LANGUAGE: The main spoken language in Italy is Italian. CURRENCY:The currency in Italy is the Euro. One Euro equals 0.87 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs in Italy are Type C, F, and L. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: Italy has a wide range of extensive transport, including a high speed rail system to transport between the major cities. Buses and trams are popular for inner city travel.
SAFTEY: While Italy is generally safe for travellers, I would just be cautious of pick pockets and tourist scams.
LANGUAGE: The main spoken language in France is French. CURRENCY:The currency in France is the Euro. One Euro equals 0.87 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs in France are Type C and E. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: France has a wide range of extensive transport, including a high speed rail system to transport between the major cities. Car rentals, buses and Uber are additionally popular for inner city travel.
SAFTEY: While France is generally safe for travellers, I would just be cautious of pick pockets and tourist scams.
LANGUAGE: The official language in Greece is Greek. CURRENCY:The currency in Greece is the Euro. One Euro equals 0.87 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs in Greece are Type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: Greece has a limited train system on the mainland, however, offers buses, taxi's and ferries for island visits. I would also recommend renting a car for travel.
SAFTEY: Greece is generally a safe area for travellers. However, always keep your wits about you and be wary.
LANGUAGE: The main language spoken in Croatia is Croatian but English is very widely spoken.
CURRENCY:The currency in Croatia is the Croatian Kuna. One Kuna equals 0.11 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs in Croatia are Type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: Croatia offers an extensive bus network for cities and towns and ferries for island travel.
SAFTEY: Croatia is one of the safest countries to visit, with low crime rates. However, I would recommend still being cautious of tourist scams and pickpockets.
LANGUAGE: The official language of Slovenia is Slovene, also known as Slovenian. Other languages, such as Italian and Hungarian, are also co-official in areas. Other languages such as English and German are commonly taught and spoken.
CURRENCY:The currency in Slovenia is the Euro. One Euro equals 0.87 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs in Slovenia are Type F. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: Slovenia offers an extensive bus and train network for cities and towns. Other modes of transport including car hire, bicycle and electric Kavalir are also popular.
SAFTEY: Slovenia has a low rate of crime. However, I would recommend being cautious of petty crime and avoid walking alone at night.
LANGUAGE: The official language of Hungary is Hungarian.
CURRENCY:The official currency of Hungary is the Hungarian forint (HUF). 1 Hungarian Forint equals 0.0022 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs are type C and F, the standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: Hungary offers an extensive bus and train network for cities and towns. Metro, trams and buses also serve in popular cities such as Budapest.
SAFTEY: Hungary is generally a safe place to travel too. However, I would recommend being cautious of petty crime and avoid walking alone at night.
LANGUAGE: The official language of Austria is Austrian German. However, some locals speak Alemmanic or Austro-Bavarian depending on the location.
CURRENCY:The official currency of Austria is the Euro. One Euro equals 0.87 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs are type F, the standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: Austria offers an efficient network of buses and trains, and in popular cities such as Vienna, offers trams and buses for inner city travel.
SAFTEY: Austria is a very safe place to travel too. Just be cautious of pick pockets and petty thefts.
LANGUAGE: The official language of the Czech Republic is Czech.
CURRENCY:The official currency of Czech Republic is the Czech Koruna. One Czech Koruna equals 0.036 Pound Sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs are type E and sometimes type C, the standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: The Czech Republic offers an efficient network of buses and trains, as well as urban transport systems such as trams, buses and ferries in major cities such as Prague.
SAFTEY: The Czech republic is generally a safe country with low crime rate. However, be cautious of petty theft and tourist scams.
LANGUAGE: The official language of Germany is German.
CURRENCY:The official currency of Germany is the Euro. One Euro equals 0.87 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs are type F, the standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: Germany offers an efficient network of high speed trains and buses, as well as urban transport systems such as trams, buses and underground (metro) trains.
SAFTEY: Germany is an incredibly safe place to visit, with low crime rates and strict law enforcement. I would just recommend being cautious when walking late alone, and watching out for tourist traps.
Oktoberfest takes place from late September to early October, and the famous Christmas Markets are around at the end of November through to the New Year!
LANGUAGE: The official language in the Netherlands is Dutch.
CURRENCY:The official currency in the Netherlands is the Euro. One Euro equals 0.87 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs are type C and F, the standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: The Netherlands offer an efficient and affordable range of transport, including trains, trams and buses. Getting around via bicycle is also a popular mode of transport in regions such as Amsterdam that offer a network of bicycle lanes.
SAFTEY: The Netherlands is an incredibly safe place to visit, with low crime rates and strict law enforcement. It is even ranked as the 16th safest country in the world. Your overall risk, for even the smallest stuff like pickpocketing, is extremely low.
LANGUAGE: Belgium has three official languages, Flemish (Dutch), French, and German. You’ll often see signs in both French and Flemish.
CURRENCY:The official currency in Belgium is the Euro. One Euro equals 0.87 Pound sterling.
PLUGS: The plugs are type E, the standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. I would recommend a universal adapter to be safe.
TRANSPORT: The Netherlands offer an efficient and affordable range of transport, including trains, trams and buses. Getting around via bicycle is also a popular mode of transport in regions such as Amsterdam that offer a network of bicycle lanes.
SAFTEY: Belgium is generally quite a safe area to visit, however, as a woman traveller, I would say be wary of the men who tend to stare.
