Our Favourite Hikes from Around the World
I used to be a fair weather hiker. I only wanted to hike when I knew it wouldn’t rain or get too cold, when I knew I wouldn’t get too muddy, when I knew I’d be able to get a…
Category Poland
Poland was a slow-burn favourite. Beautiful old cities, the Baltic coast around Gdańsk, wild forests and the food that surprised us at every turn. Here’s what we did, where we’d go back to and how much it costs to travel on a budget.
2014 in Photos
Back in January, who knew that our 2014 would look like this… When we came home from Taiwan at the end of 2013, Luke told me that 2014 was my year. By that, he meant it was up to me…
How Much Does it Cost to Travel Poland on a Budget?
We had no idea how much it would cost to travel in Poland. We signed up for the Angloville programme on a whim, got accepted and booked some flights. We didn’t plan our travels beforehand, except for a sketchy route.…
A Backpacker’s Route: Poland
If you ask someone whose never been to Poland what it’s like, they’ll tell you it’s all industrial and drab. And sure, in certain areas it is, but for the most part Poland is beautiful. What people don’t know is…
3 Places to Find Romance in Gdańsk
A backpackers budget doesn’t really allow for romance whilst travelling. When Luke and I travel, we’re not always having a romantic time. We don’t have enough travel money to visit fashionably romantic destinations like Paris or Venice, we’re always Couchsurfing or…
How to Eat Vegetarian in Poland
“A vegetarian travelling to Poland? You’ll struggle to find anything to eat there. They only eat meat, more meat and bread.” When I told people at home that I’d be travelling in Poland, I got only negative replies about how…
Angloville Review: Volunteering to Teach English in Poland
Angloville is a culture and language exchange programme. The project supports advanced English speakers to improve their English through 1:1 conversations with native English speaking volunteers. Read on for our Angloville review.