Last summer we were lucky enough to win a competition with Tens that meant we were given the opportunity to Interrail around Europe (Janice doesn’t have anything on my moment of OMG realisation…) Anyway, it’s what kickstarted the whole idea of Travelavo and gave me a platform to start writing again and posting for the […]
Travelavo Reviews: CitizenM Shoreditch
Now usually when we head on a weekend adventure we like to find hidden Airbnb gems or try out quirky hostels – you often get incredible insider tips that you otherwise wouldn’t at a run-of-the-mill hotel, but every once in a while a chain takes you by surprise… have you heard of CitizenM Shoreditch? Introducing […]
Winter in Europe: Oslo on a budget
Oh Scandinavia. We brought you our Copenhagen guide and now it’s time for another Scandi favourite. Northern Europe’s Nordic capital is a true winter wonderland with a beautiful regal charm – but it has the price tag to match, so read on for our tips on how to enjoy Oslo in a weekend, on a […]
Winter in Europe: Copenhagen
Travelling in winter can lead to all sorts of adventure. You don’t need blue skies and a heatwave to enjoy the best of Europe’s cities! In our next series we’ll be throwing back to our recent winter city breaks on the continent. First up, say Hej to the Danes! Are you thinking of booking a […]
Algarve Series Part Three: West Coast
You might think the Algarve is just synonymous with golfers and yacht owners, but there’s so much more to this southern European destination than tee time and harbourside dining, as you’ll have seen from Parts One and Two! Craving more out of our trip than relaxation and happy hour, we made time for the lesser known, rugged […]
Algarve Series Part Two: Sagres
The road to the end of the world… We’ve all heard tales of how maritime folk used to believe the earth was flat, venturing off into the unknown with nothing more than an old sailboat and a strong desire to conquer lands unknown. But have you ever been somewhere that was once thought to be […]
Algarve Series Part One: Faro
Six days might not seem like long enough for an Algarve road trip but when the sun is shining day after day, you’ve got the freedom of reasonably-priced car hire and the beer is cheap (more on that later…) then spending time on Portugal’s gold coast needn’t take up your entire annual leave. We’re still […]