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 [...]
So you're ready for the ultimate adventure, whether it's a two month Euro Trip or a year around the world extravaganza! Notepad in hand, coffee in the other, it's time to start planning... but where do you begin? For some of us lucky few, taking the leap and taking that long term trip can be [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Whether you're just passing through on your travels or fancy an impromptu trip away, its always a good idea to take advantage of a quick fire visit to Paris. Much faster than waiting two hours in the airport and considerably less hassle than driving, the simple solution is Eurostar. Eurostar departs from St Pancras International [...]
