2 weeks in Hokkaido with the Japan Rail Pass (Part Two: Day 9 – 14)
Part One Day 9: Abashiri Prison Museum Abashiri is a town in north-eastern Hokkaido well known for the harsh winter, the Siberian drifting ice and Japan’s most notorious prison – Abashiri prison. The original Abashiri prison opened in 1890. In…
2 weeks in Hokkaido with the Japan Rail Pass (Part One: Day 0 – 8)
We explored Hokkaido Japan with the Japan rail pass (aka: JR pass) in the Summer of 2018. This time we were 3: myself, C, and C’s mum. The JR pass allows you to travel with almost all JR trains including…
Day trip to Taj Mahal from Delhi
No India trip is complete without a visit to the Taj Mahal. If you are thinking about how to get there, here are some points you might want to consider: How long are you staying in India? Do you have…
What we ate in India
Mc Aloo Tikki burger and Mc Veggie burger (with fries and drinks) Where: McDonald near Victoria Terminus (CST), Mumbai Price: Both under ₹200 for a set meal. Rating: Mc Aloo Tikki 3/5, Mc Veggie 1/5 That’s right. We kicked off…
Is it hard to travel in India?
India can be challenging for budget travellers. We were constantly on alert about what we ate and drunk, tricky taxi drivers, scammers and general pushing, shoving and chaos of Indian cities. I think we were intrigued, stressed and excited all…
3 days and 3 nights in Paris for under £100 (excluding spending money)
In February 2018, we traveled to Paris and stayed for 3 nights for £97 per person. As we arrived with an overnight coach we had 3 full days. This was also a last minute arrangement booked only 2 weeks before…
Budget meals in Paris
Le Boullion Chartier Busy and affordable bistro serves up no-frills traditional French food. Established in 1896, this 19th century hall has a great atmosphere. Starters range from €1-€13, most mains are around €10, side vegetables and cheeses are just under…
Where to eat in Toulouse
Le Bistroquet et Sa Cantine A nice little restaurant in the city centre. We went at lunch time and for €15.50, we enjoyed a starter buffet, a main (from choice of 3 dishes) and a desert buffet. The starter buffet…
7 things to do in Toulouse
1. Marche Victor Hugo A bustling busy fresh food market in the middle of the city offering a variety of foods: cheeses, wines, breads, seafoods, dried meats etc… Some stalls offer seafood platters that you can eat then and there,…
Making the most of your time in Tokyo – Narita Airport
I don’t usually find shopping or dining at airports interesting. There usually are mostly high-end designer brands, and other shops and cafes are completely over priced. Narita airport (Tokyo, Japan), however, is an exception. Narita has a variety of shops…
