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Solo backpacking in Europe can be done on a budget in many countries even in the most expensive European destinations. From travelling in Eastern Europe to backpacking in the Mediterranean, there are so many places to visit in Europe and things to do!

Read below my adventures backpacking in Europe, with places to visit in Malta, tips for backpacking in Romania, hiking in Barcelona, and even on how to go sailing with no experience!

hiking in lac bleu switzerland
Europe | Switzerland

The guide to hike to Lac Bleu from La Gouille

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One of the most beautiful places I visited when I was travelling in the Valais Canton was the Lac Bleu and this was one of my favourite things to do in Switzerland. I did it as a very short hike but can be started from different points as there are multiple trails in the area….

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Destinations | Europe

15 Underrated European Destinations

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With Europe being the most visited continent in the world, it can be overwhelming to find places to visit in Europe that have not been swamped by the masses so here is a list of some underrated European destinations that work as well for a quick weekend getaway as for a longer holiday. Where to…

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Europe | Poland

6 Great Places to Visit in Poland

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You booked your trip to Poland and you will definitely not be disappointed! This seemingly under the radar country became one of my favourites countries to visit in Europe, after travelling there for a couple of months as there are so many beautiful places to visit in Poland! Here I’ll show you my favourite places…

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thiings to do in malta
Europe | Malta

Best outdoorsy things to do in Malta

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Malta is a perfect place for a short break, its tiny size means that you can do much of it in just a few days. When my backpacking adventures took me to this little group of islands in the Mediterranean I was not expecting to have so many outdoorsy things to do in Malta! My…

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skye trail route
Europe | UK

Hiking and wild camping the Skye Trail in 6 days

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Considered by many as the most beautiful island in Scotland – among over 900 isles, Skye has been part of my ever-growing bucket list for a long time and when I discovered about the existence of the Skye Trail I had to make my way there instantly! The approximately 128 Km long route, is normally…

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Places to visit in Romania
Europe | Romania

10 great places to visit in Romania

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Romania is not one of those countries that normally top the lists of places to go backpacking, but after a month travelling around this beautiful part of Eastern Europe, I compiled my favourite list of places to visit in Romania as it certainly made a fantastic impression on me! From the beginning of my days…

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hiking in slovenia
Europe | Slovenia

Hiking in Lake Bohinj near Ljubljana – Slovenia

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Just before all the Covid-19 madness started, I travelled from Bulgaria for a short break travelling in Slovenia, and just one day before they imposed strict lockdown measures I managed go for a stunning day hiking in Lake Bohinj. Little did I know this would be my last escape to nature for a while! This…

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bluebells in scotland hike
Europe | UK

Wild camping the West Highland Way in 5 days

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If you’re looking for some hiking adventures you came to the right place! Welcome to my recap of my adventures in Scotland wild camping the West Highland Way in 5 Days! Stretching over 154 Km (96 miles), this is one of the most popular hikes of the Scotland’s Great Trails, because of this, it’s really…

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how to go sailing
Europe | Destinations | Planning

How to go sailing on a budget

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Ahoi! For many of us adventurers out there, to go sailing the world is one of those high-ticket items on the bucket list. The reality is, to go sailing on a budget is a lot easier than you may think! Whether you want to go sailing for a weekend or try circumnavigating the globe, there…

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hiking in sintra
Europe | Portugal

Hiking in Sintra: a hike from the end of the world!

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If you’re a fan of visiting natural landmarks you may have heard of Cabo da Roca in Portugal. The rugged landscape around this cape is not only beautiful but also has a cool mystical atmosphere enhanced by the ever-present strong winds in the area. This made Cabo da Roca my favourite place to go Hiking…

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Europe | Bulgaria

Backpacking in Bulgaria: a 5 night getaway

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If you’re planning to go backpacking in Bulgaria I must warn you, 1 week is not enough! I learnt that the hard way as my days in this Balkan country were way too short, I surely must come back soon as there are many places to visit in Bulgaria, but even in just a week…

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hiking in turda gorge
Europe | Romania

Hiking in Turda Gorge near Cluj-Napoca

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One of my favourite places when I was backpacking in Romania was the city of Cluj-Napoca. I spent almost a week there and apart from wandering all over the place, checking some museums, attending the cheapest opera I’ve ever been (but actually quite good), and trying a few of the local traditional restaurants, I also…

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