Tag: lingointransit

  • Hamburg was the first city where I spent more than 3 hours in a museum. I didn’t even do that at the Louvre. This was at the Miniatur Wunderland where, as it’s named, there are miniature scenes in different countries or scenarios set up. I don’t think I’ve heard or know of any similar museum…

  • Exploring Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes, Peru: Non hiking version

    Hidden among the clouds, Machu Picchu, is on many people’s lists. Nestled in the peak of the Andes, it’s a wonder how the Incan’s managed to build such extensive structures so high up in the 15th century and the true purpose of the site still remains a mystery to this day. Machu Picchu was abandoned…

  • First taste of Poland: Exploring Wroclaw

    I wasn’t sure what to expect in my first town in Poland. We took the bus from Berlin and arrived by evening (5hr bus ride). You know when you’ve seen so many images of a place you know what is awaiting. This was not like that. First off, the name of the city is not…

  • Spending a few days in Cologne, Germany

    How magical it was! I landed in Frankfurt, Germany and spent a few days there recovering from my AUS –> Europe flight. Caught the train for 1hr north and voila, arrived in Cologne (or Koln as the locals know it). Once you step outside the main train station, there is the Cologne Cathedral- ominous yet…

  • Suomenlinna, Finland See what i thought of Finland in a previous blog here. – S.

  • Hey guys! I thought I would put together a helpful and quick guide to all the things you need to know prior and during your stay in Barcelona- a favourite city of mine. Airport to Barcelona city centre This has got to be one of the most stressful parts of a journey. Upon exiting the…

  • Paris. One of the most charming cities in the world. It would be even more charming if tourist scammers weren’t out and about at every major site trying to get you to hand over money. The Eiffel Tour, Montmarte and even Gare du Nord are swarming with these scammers on unsuspecting visitors so without further…

  • Pros and Cons of using Airbnb

    This post contains affiliate links where I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links and will not cost you anything extra. For those of you out there planning this years travel, considering a trip or considering using Airbnb but aren’t too sure, this post is for you! Airbnb is…

  • Sight Seeing Around Paris, France

    This post contains affiliate links where I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links and will not cost you anything extra. Paris. Swoon. Paris is one of my favourite cities and how can it not be, just LOOK at the buildings! This was my third time in Paris and…

  • Day Trip Around The French Riviera From Nice, France

    Wanting to see more of the Cote d’Azur than I could do alone, I decided to book a day trip around the French Riviera. Our first town on this trip was Cannes, famously known for the annual Cannes Film Festival. We made the obligatory stop outside the Cannes Theatre and unfortunately, the red carpet was…