Oregon as a whole is often an extremely overlooked State in the US but most definitely one worth adding to any cross country road trip itinerary. If you’re particularly fond of nature and other outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, camping and even swimming then Crater Lake, Oregon is definitely the place to visit. With [...]
For anybody planning a trip to Europe, finding the right hostel which won't kill your budget or compromise comfort can certainly be a task. Fortunately if this is your first time hostelling then Europe is a great place to start. With so many options and 'styles' of hostel accommodation to choose from, you will easily [...]
Last month marked my milestone birthday and whilst browsing through my travel memorabilia box, I came across my '30 things to do before 30' bucket list. After reading it and realizing I’d only ticked half the items off, it got me thinking about how little I felt I'd achieved. I hadn't bought yet a house, [...]
This post was inspired by the overwhelmingly positive feedback I received in regards to my tweet. '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 largely down [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Hey, Welcome to Girl About Europe My name is Sarah an I'm a York based travel blogger on a mission to see the world but more importantly to see it differently. I decided I wanted my blog to be more than just a place to look up 'how to guides' but a place to share [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
