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Escape with Absolutely Lucy on a European adventure. Whether its a weekend city break, a long summer holiday or perhaps even an epic road trip or Interrail. I’ve got it all in this section, including:
- 30 Epic Things To Do in Madeira, Portugal
- The 33 best things to do in Lisbon, Portugal
- 20 best rooftop bars in Lisbon for sunset
- How to solo travel Europe and why you should do it!
- The ultimate guide to planning a trip to Bucharest
- My ultimate guide to planning a Milan city break
- 30 AWESOME things to do in Prague on your first visit
- How Budapest stole my heart and why you should visit
- The ultimate guide to planning Hamburg city breaks
Get off the beaten track in Slovenia, or explore alpine lakes in Austria and Switzerland. Get away from the crowds and visit Liechtenstein and tick off the 6th smallest country in the world. Summer holiday in Malta, Greece, Italy or Portugal and top up that tan. Or head to Ibiza with your gals for a messy one!
Check out my posts by country:
You guys will know that I’m a bit of a festival queen and in this section you can find posts on music festivals I’ve attended across Europe. Two of my favourites were:
I went to Garorock Festival last summer with Ryanair for a week of 30+ degree heat, staying in a gorgeous country house and seeing epic acts like Macklemore and Sum 41 play the main stages. Hideout Festival was one of my first ever festivals abroad – I gathered a group of my mates and we headed to Croatia for 10 days of sunshine and house music on the beach.
Things to See and Do in Europe
Road trip across Europe
Christmas markets in Germany
City breaks in Prague, Milan, Bucharest
Summer holidays in Greece & Portugal
Visit Liechtenstein – the 6th smallest country
Explore Eastern Europe
Camp by lakes & mountains
Visit epic national parks
Music festivals
Get lost in the Black Forest, Germany
Explore Liechtenstein’s beautiful countryside
Typical Costs When Travelling
Accommodation – Costs can really vary across Europe and it’s a good idea to bear this in mind when planning your travels. If you’re on more of a budget, look at countries in Eastern Europe and plan a city break in Budapest or Bucharest. Staying in hostels or finding a cheap Airbnb is the best way to go for cheaper accommodation. Or, if you’ve got more money to spare, why not book into a quirky boutique hotel? You can expect to pay around £10-20 per night at a hostel depending on where you go, while hotels could start from £40 a night.
Food – You can eat super cheaply across Europe if you avoid the tourist traps and instead wander the backstreets or follow the locals. Don’t go to the busiest areas, instead find independently owned restaurants or even delis. If you’re on a budget, check out the local markets for cheap eats and great stuff to take home and cook with.
Transportation – Always look online before you visit a city and see if they have a weekend tourist pass for the city. This often will give you cheaper travel on public transport and maybe discounts for attractions. Another great option is just to walk/cycle – not only does it save you money, but many European cities have gorgeous outdoor spaces and parks. Or, why not hire a van and drive – a road trip is always a great option!
Suggested daily budget – 50-100 GBP / 60-120 USD (Note: This is a suggested budget assuming you’re staying in a hostel, eating out a little, cooking most of your meals, and using local transportation. Using the budget tips below, you can always lower this number. However, if you stay in fancier accommodation or eat out more often, expect this to be higher!)
Money Saving Tips
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Visit the museums
Lots of places in Europe have amazing museums and historical sights. Often these are free unless you wish to have a full tour so make the most of them!
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Get an Interrail pass
If you're planning on a summer trip to multiple cities/countries – check out interrail passes and see if there is one that works for you. You could save a lot of money.
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Road trip and camp
Europe has amazing countryside and there are so many epic road trips you can do. Why not pack up a car/van and camp out by a lake and mountains?
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Couchsurf or house-sit
If costs are mounting – why not look into Couchsurfing or options for house-sitting? It could help save you a lot of money on accommodation and you may find a friend/guide!
My Must Have Guides For Traveling
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What are my top destinations in Europe?
Europe is such a delightful back garden and I feel so lucky to have so many amazing places to explore, right on my doorstep. I’ve taken full advantage of it over the years and have spent a lot of time travelling. This has included one month-long solo trip, a month-long road trip and countless city breaks and summer holidays. Some of my happiest summer holidays with the family have been in places like Greece, Cyprus, Portugal and Turkey. We’ve loved the rich culture, the amazing weather and of course, the food. Plus I love boat trips, and each of these have amazing snorkelling trips and beautiful beaches.
My top places to visit
- City breaks in Italy, Prague, Bucharest, Germany
- The Greek Islands
- The empty beaches of Portugal
- Eastern European countryside & tiny villages
- Festivals in Croatia
- Lakes & mountains in Austria, Switzerland & Liechtenstein
- Culture & history in Turkey, Italy & Germany
- Natural beauty in Scandinavia
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14 Amazing Things To Do In Kotor, Montenegro
Montenegro was a country that completely blew me away and I'm so excited to share this post on 20 amazing things to do in Kotor with you. It's a place that had been on my bucket list for many years
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7 Easy Ways to Protect Data While Travelling
Travelling is one of life’s pleasures, but it can also put your precious personal data at risk. In this article, I’ll share seven easy ways to protect your data whilst working and travelling abroad. In 2022, breaches of the Data
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10 Best Restaurants in Kotor, Montenegro
I love to eat out when I travel – it's a huge part of experiencing a country so when I planned my trip. I knew I couldn't wait to experience the best restaurants in Kotor, Montenegro. When I say "best"
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30 Epic Things To Do in Madeira, Portugal
*This post on the best things to do in Madeira, Portugal, features a press trip with Jet2 & Visit Madeira. Looking for the perfect destination to combine adventure, a short flight and mind-blowing scenery? What if I told you Portugal has
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The 33 best things to do in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is the place to visit this summer, so don't miss out on the 33 best things to do in Lisbon, Portugal. I've just returned from my first trip to this amazing city and I know I'll be back again.
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20 best rooftop bars in Lisbon for sunset
When I started planning my trip, I knew that I wanted to check out some of the best rooftop bars in Lisbon. I mean, who doesn't picture themselves sitting on a rooftop with a view across the city and ocean
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Quirky sustainable holidays in the Netherlands
*This post sustainable holidays post is a collaboration, all pics supplied by nature.house All of us are looking at ways of living more sustainably – whether we're changing our diet, habits or lifestyle. But did you know that changing the way
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The Ultimate Guide to Shopping in Milan, Italy
If you've ever dreamed of going shopping in Milan, this is the post for you! Milan is a beautiful city full of charm, quaint streets, incredible food, and it is known for fashion, craftsmanship and culinary art. This makes it one
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Planning a day-trip from Milan to Lake Como
Never did I ever imagine that I would be celebrating my birthday cruising from Milan to Lake Como for a day of pizza, champagne and George Clooney-spotting. It turns out Milan is the perfect place to plan a European city
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Visiting Triberg Waterfalls in Germany’s Black Forest
A visit to Germany's Black Forest wouldn't be complete without exploring Triberg Waterfalls – one of the country's finest natural sights. It's famously known as Germany's highest waterfall. This isn't actually true, it is just the most accessible while Röthbach
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The ultimate guide to planning a trip to Bucharest
Within just a few hours of arriving, Bucharest was already one of my favourite European cities. I'm excited to share this post with you guys because so many of my followers and friends have said Romania is not a country
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How to solo travel Europe and why you should do it!
Europe, Europe most read, Solo Female Travel, Solo Female Travel Location Guides, Start Here - Europe highlights
*This solo travel Europe post is a collaboration with Wombat Leather Solo travel is one of my favourite topics and I love that this blog has inspired so many of you to try it over the years. If you've been following
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Garorock Festival & why you should do a festival abroad
As many of you guys will know from my stories, I was lucky enough to go on a fab press trip with Ryanair and Bergerac Airport a few weeks ago to Garorock Festival in France. After the UK summer arriving
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30 AWESOME things to do in Prague on your first visit
Planning a first-time visit to a new city can be tricky, but lucky for you guys – I've done the research and found 30 awesome things to do in Prague! One of my favourite European cities, I was so excited
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My ultimate guide to planning a Milan city break
This Milan city break post is sponsored by Voyage Privé Milan was never a place I had thought of visiting, but I'm so glad I found cheap flights for my birthday because I can't imagine having spent it anywhere else.
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February 6, 2020
