From fairytale towns of centre Europe to the charming historical relics of East Europe, our 21-day trip made a milestone birthday memorable.
What started as just a visa hack turned out of one of the best things because Poland surprised me, moved me and impressed me all at once.
Beautifully tiled buildings, lively people, great wine, amazing views, Portugal may already be my favourite country?
Europe isn’t very kind to the budget traveler, or so is one of the commonly held perceptions. But not if you follow my guide.