This post was by the overwhelmingly positive feedback I received in regards to one of my tweets on how I traveled Europe for 3 months with only a 25L rucksack. So I'm here to share my journey. 1. Why I travel light Growing up me and my family were not the materialistic type, this was … Continue reading 3 Months Winter Backpacking with only a 25L Rucksack
We're all aware of the amazing sights and museums that Paris has to offer and I don't blame the 32 million tourists that visit the city of lights each year. Infact I've yet to meet anyone who hasn't heard of the famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre to … Continue reading Alternative Paris
I’ll never forget that overwhelming joy I first experienced as I paused on the Ponte Della Costituzione, staring across the canals. I remember thinking to myself how beautiful this place was, it was exactly how I had imagined after pining over hundreds of photos online. Watching gondolas effortlessly glide down the narrow canals, rays of … Continue reading Venice, a photo journal
Last Christmas, I flew over to the UK to visit my wife and her family. I was sort of forced into getting a last minute ticket as other expenses in my life kept popping up unexpectedly. Luckily I found a round-trip ticket from SFO-MAN for $800 just a couple weeks before Christmas and New Years … Continue reading A layover in Philly
When I think of Norway I think of strength and beauty. The city of Oslo is a true example of this. From old to new, not just in architecture but from a background steeped in history and tradition which is still celebrated today. Norway's relationship and appreciation for the simple things such as nature and … Continue reading Oslo – Adventures and Mysticism
♡ Twitter ♡ Instagram ♡ Pinterest ♡ Hey, Welcome to Girl About Europe My name is Sarah an I'm a York based travel and real talk blogger on a mission to see the world but more importantly see it differently. I decided I wanted my blog to be more than just a place to look … Continue reading A little about me
When compiling my list of destinations to write about on my blog it made me realise that I'd missed out a crucial place in mind, my home city of York. Lovingly referred to as the capital of the North for many local folks, York is the perfect stop for anybody visiting the UK and the … Continue reading Why every traveller should add York to their UK itinerary
After travelling on and off for the past 12 years it will come to no surprise that I've experienced my fair share of travel mishaps, from almost being denied entry to the US to being held at knife point in Paris. Although some of these experiences were terrifying they also taught many valuable lessons, not … Continue reading Bedbugs, Bruises and Backpacks – Travel Mishaps and what I’ve learned from them
So by now most of you will have already read a tonne of travel hacks on how to bag cheap flights, and compare deals online. So now comes the next step, extending your stay and maximising your money. In this post I want to share with you how to make the most of backpacking on … Continue reading How to actually travel on the cheap – Europe Edition
When the average person thinks of Scandinavian food, we either think it’s just bland and nothing devoid of flavour or just weird and disgusting (like a sheep’s head or rotten fish/shark). But having been to Norway and Denmark, (Oslo and Copenhagen respectively) and searching for the real traditional Scandinavian meal, I have found that Scandinavian … Continue reading Reindeer Patties and Pickled Herring – Experience a taste of Scandinavia
