Allbirds Tree Dashers Review | My Long-Term Test of Allbirds New Running Shoes
Readers of The Savvy Backpacker may know that I have been wearing Allbirds for a few years now — I’ve owned the original Wool Runners, Tree Runners, and the Mizzles (yes, I have...
Top10 Castles of Denmark
Denmark has a surprising amount of castles, manors and palaces. No less than 160 adorn the Danish landscape, from the rich soils of Funen to the aristocratic environment of Zealand. The castles served a...
Snapshots of Naxos
By Magdalene Kourti – https://www.mkourti.com
Visual artist and photographer Magdalene Kourti shows us the blue & white beauty of Greek island Naxos. From lazy beaches to cobblestoned villages and surprising street art, this cycladic island...
In the Footsteps of the Vikings: East Denmark
We continue our quest for clues about the Vikings in Denmark: How they lived & died, what they believed in and how they fared in this epoch between prehistory and ancient history. The...
Paris Pass Review (2021) — A Good Value or Waste of Money?
The Paris Pass is one of the most popular sightseeing passes — but is it actually a good value? In this in-depth Paris Pass Review, I’ve crunched the numbers and analyzed the practicalities...
Wine of Vienna
Act Global – Drink Local!Vienna is the only capital in the world to produce significant quantities of wine within its city limits. And wine cultivation is one of its hallmarks. No wonder, since they’ve...
Best Hostels in Split, Croatia | Where to Stay On A Backpacker’s Budget
Split is quickly becoming one of the hottest travel destinations in Europe. And it’s easy to see why — amazing architecture, beautiful blue waters, nice weather, and easy access to Croatia’s islands. Split...
Vienna – Capital of Classical Music
If there’s one city in Europe you should visit if you’re a classical music buff, it’s without any doubt Vienna. Filled with outstanding orchestras and imposing Music Halls, not to mention the legacy of...
Best Waterproof Boots For Women
It’s hard to beat a nice pair of waterproof boots when you’re traveling during the winter or in wet conditions. But no one wants to travel around Europe wearing an ugly pair of...
Lamego – Base Camp for the Douro Valley
By Jerry Olivas
After you have had your fill of the great ports of Portugal, on the south bank of Porto, why not continue your wine tasting with a visit to the Douro Valley? This...
