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Solo Travel in Europe & Beyond

Danube Daydreams: Vienna to Belgrade, and Everything In Between 🌊

In Europe, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Travel Round Ups   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Hazel M

View across the Danube in Budapest during winter daylight, with riverside walkway and pedestrians in the foreground and pastel-coloured buildings and hills of Buda lining the opposite bank under a pale sky. Four cities, one river, and four very different personalities. The Danube might tie them together on a map, but in real life, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade could not feel more distinct. These are some of the most fascinating Danube cities, and while I didn’t...
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Things to do in Budapest, Hungary: Main Highlights 🇭🇺

In Europe, Hungary   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Hazel M

Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest during daylight, with white stone facade, red-tiled roofs, Gothic spires and central dome rising above green shrubs under an overcast sky. If you're short on time but big on curiosity, Budapest is the kind of place that rewards even the briefest visit. I only had 24 hours in this stunning city (rude, I know), but it made a big impression.
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Is One Day in Bratislava Worth It? My First Impressions 🇸🇰

In Europe, Slovakia   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Hazel M

Narrow street in Bratislava Old Town with pastel historic buildings on both sides, a traditional café with festive garlands and outdoor tables on the left, wet cobbled pavement, and a few people walking under a grey winter sky. Bratislava might not be the first city on your Central Europe hit list, but it should be. Compact, quirky, and quietly beautiful, Slovakia's capital is the kind of place that surprises you in the best way.
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Things to Do in Bratislava: Top Highlights for a Short Visit

In Europe, Slovakia   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 6, 2026 by Hazel M

Elevated view over Bratislava Old Town with red and orange tiled rooftops, the tall tower and green-and-gold spire of St Martin’s Cathedral on the left, and modern high-rise buildings fading into mist in the distance under a grey sky. Bratislava is small but mighty. Tucked along the Danube between Vienna and Budapest, this laid-back capital has a ton of charm packed into a very walkable centre. If you only have a day to explore, don't stress. You can still see a lot without breaking...
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Is Belgrade Worth Visiting? My Honest Impressions

In Europe, Serbia   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Hazel M

Stunning aerial view of a historic European town with red-tiled roofs, a church steeple, and a river backdrop, showcasing scenic architecture and tranquil surroundings. Belgrade is a city that doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. It’s bold, raw, occasionally beautiful, occasionally baffling - and rarely boring. I spent five days exploring Belgrade, and came away with mixed feelings that still sit with me today.
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Things to Do in Belgrade: Grit, Grace & the Danube Beat

In Europe, Serbia   •  

Last Updated on February 6, 2026 by Hazel M

Vibrant cityscape of Bratislava at sunset showcasing historic buildings, riverfront, and Dóm svätého Martina, capturing the charm of Slovakia's capital. Belgrade is a city that makes you feel things – not always softly, and not always what you expect. It’s bold, rough-edged, and full of contrasts. You’ll see a gleaming new promenade and, five minutes later, a crumbling brutalist block covered in graffiti. It’s not...
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What I Noticed Wandering the Barbican, London

In England, Europe, London, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 2, 2026 by Hazel M

Green water feature at the Barbican Centre with stepped red-brown brick platforms, grey and brown Brutalist buildings on both sides, and a pale blue sky with light cloud above. I went to the Barbican expecting calm. Serene walkways. Brutalist geometry softened by quiet contemplation. A place to wander slowly and feel a little removed from London. What I found was interesting, absorbing, and occasionally unsettling - not in a bad way, just in a way...
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What Is Canary Wharf Really Like? An Honest Perspective

In England, Europe, London, UK   •   Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 1, 2026 by Hazel M

Tall glass skyscrapers and waterfront apartment buildings in Canary Wharf, reflecting the sunlight under a bright blue sky. The scene is viewed from across the water, with calm reflections and modern architecture dominating the skyline. Canary Wharf is one of London’s most distinctive - and divisive - neighbourhoods. Some people love its modern skyline and clean lines. Others find it too polished or too quiet. After a recent winter visit, I started to see why the reactions can be so...
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