“Don’t say a prayer for me now. Save it for the Madagascar🇲🇬” – Duran Duran. Island countries seem to be my weak point in life and when I look at the long list of countries I still haven’t been to – no surprise most of them are islands. Despite 4 trips to the Caribbean, I’ve Read more about How To Get A Madagascar 🇲🇬Tourist Visa On Arrival At Antananarivo Airport[…]
“I came in from the rain, late Thursday on the avenue. Thought I heard you talking softly. I turned on the lights, the TV, and the radio. Still, I can’t escape the ghost of you” – Duran Duran. In April 2023, I embarked on an ambitious MMM tour. It meant I would backpack three countries Read more about My Self-Titled MMM Hat-Trick Tour: Madagascar🇲🇬, Malawi🇲🇼 and Mozambique🇲🇿[…]
“Wish upon a wave that hides the sand” – Noel Gallagher. Cape Maclear (Chembe) is meant to be the nuts. The coolest spot in Malawi and one which backpackers could rave about for years to come. I won’t be doing that, as it fell slightly short of my expectations but at least I got to Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Kampango Fish Fillet With Nshima At Cape Maclear, Malawi🇲🇼[…]
“I can see Cape Maclearly now the rain has gone” – Johnny Nash. I heard that Cape Maclear was supposed to be a sensational spot. Malawi itself is often classed as an unknown gem and a country all backpackers need to see. It was my 33rd recognised country in Africa and another dot on the Read more about Backpacking In Malawi🇲🇼: Relaxing At Cape Maclear (Chembe)[…]
For me, the Canary Islands will always be somewhere special because, as I have mentioned before, this is where I truly got the travel bug when I first visited as a backpacker. Of course, these days, there is no need to stick to 1-star hotels and hostels on the islands because there are many top-quality Read more about Why Do the Canary Islands Hold a Special Place in My Heart?[…]
As the weather starts to turn warm in the United States and the end of the school year approaches quicker by the day, many families are starting to plan out their 2023 summer vacation. In fact, 2023 promises to be one of the biggest years for vacations since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic with Read more about Travel Tips for 2023: How to Have a Safe Vacation[…]
Backpacking across the UK is a great idea for a vacation, but you needn’t work yourself so hard. Cornwall – in the south-west of England – is one of the most beautiful spots in all of Great Britain. Essentially taking the mountain of the UK’s own “Florida”, a visit to this county will make you Read more about Backpacking In Cornwall: Where You Need To Go[…]
Traveling is a whole lot of fun because it gives you the opportunity to experience a country’s unique culture and get to know its people. However, it’s difficult to enjoy your trip when you encounter a stressful situation. A long layover before your next flight is one example. Though layovers are common, figuring out what Read more about 5 Things You Can Do During a Long Layover[…]