India e-visa
Having heard how ‘difficult’ it was and how so many people were rejected and had to re-apply (= pay again), I was dreading this part of my very first India trip. After a short moment of panic (for absolutely no…
When you decide to visit India for the first time
People say that India is not like any other country, and I think that can be said from the practical point of view. India is not exactly a book today and visit tomorrow sort of destination and I believe good…
3 days and 3 nights in Paris for under £100 (excluding spending money)
In February 2018, we traveled to Paris and stayed for 3 nights for £97 per person. As we arrived with an overnight coach we had 3 full days. This was also a last minute arrangement booked only 2 weeks before…
Budget meals in Paris
Le Boullion Chartier Busy and affordable bistro serves up no-frills traditional French food. Established in 1896, this 19th century hall has a great atmosphere. Starters range from €1-€13, most mains are around €10, side vegetables and cheeses are just under…
Affordable airport report: Entry#1 Pret a Manger Stansted Airport UK
Have you ever arrived at the airport, with a couple of hours to spare, but you’re so tired all you want to do is to sit down with a cup of coffee and relax, and a cup of coffee costs…
Buying National Express airport coach tickets with Ryanair
Update: February 2022 Are you wondering whether to book your airport coach (operated by National Express) with Ryanair, or directly with National Express? In this blog post, I will be talking about pros and cons of Ryanair’s flexible airport coach…
Where to eat in Toulouse
Le Bistroquet et Sa Cantine A nice little restaurant in the city centre. We went at lunch time and for €15.50, we enjoyed a starter buffet, a main (from choice of 3 dishes) and a desert buffet. The starter buffet…
7 things to do in Toulouse
1. Marche Victor Hugo A bustling busy fresh food market in the middle of the city offering a variety of foods: cheeses, wines, breads, seafoods, dried meats etc… Some stalls offer seafood platters that you can eat then and there,…
Making the most of your time in Tokyo – Narita Airport
I don’t usually find shopping or dining at airports interesting. There usually are mostly high-end designer brands, and other shops and cafes are completely over priced. Narita airport (Tokyo, Japan), however, is an exception. Narita has a variety of shops…
Affordable airport hotel stay in Narita (Tokyo) Japan
Narita airport is quite far away from Tokyo. It is actually in Chiba prefecture about 60km outside of Tokyo. There are several different ways of getting to/from Narita airport from/to Tokyo; prices start from around ¥1000 and travel time with…
