Reminiscing My Childhood: Cookies And Cream Ice Cream At Morelli’s, Portstewart, Northern Ireland

“Just when I thought our chance had passed. You go and save the best for last” – Vanessa Williams. August 2023 saw a return to the Port Hat-trick. This meant Portballintrae, Portrush and Portstewart. After catching crabs in rockpools at Portballintrae and riding the Ghost Train at Barry’s (Curry’s) in Portrush, I completed the Port Read more about Reminiscing My Childhood: Cookies And Cream Ice Cream At Morelli’s, Portstewart, Northern Ireland[…]

Backpacking in Alderney: My Feast Over Fire With The Blonde Hedgehog at La Frette Farm 🟡🦔

Backpacking in Alderney: My Feast Over Fire With The Blonde Hedgehog at La Frette Farm 🟡🦔

Alderney was my sixth Channel Island to visit and I lined up some magical adventures here when I finally arrived in Saint Anne in July 2022. On the Saturday night, I headed from the capital city Saint Anne out to the countryside where I attended the intriguing Feast Over Fire experience with quirky, cleverly named Read more about Backpacking in Alderney: My Feast Over Fire With The Blonde Hedgehog at La Frette Farm 🟡🦔[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Prosecco Sunset At The Bottom of Fort Tourgi (Platte Saline), Alderney

Thirsty Thursdays: Prosecco Sunset At The Food Dude At The Bottom of Fort Tourgis (Platte Saline), Alderney

“Sometimes I gaze at an Alderney sunset” – Not The Kinks. My return to the Channel Islands in July 2022 meant my Alderney debut having previously enjoyed Sark and Herm in 2009 and Jersey a few times including a 2015 return to Saint Helier. I arrived on a flight with 12 other passengers into Alderney Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Prosecco Sunset At The Food Dude At The Bottom of Fort Tourgis (Platte Saline), Alderney[…]

Friday's Featured Food: The Office Themed Night In - Every Episode And Food To Match

Friday’s Featured Food: Organising A “The Office Themed Night In” – Watch Every Episode, Related Food And Drink

“So what becomes of you, my love?” – The Stereophonics. While studying at Bournemouth University, me and a few university mates were addicted to the pure fire humour of BBC sitcom/documentary called “The Office“. I find it absolutely hilarious – if you have never watched it – give it a try – and the UK Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Organising A “The Office Themed Night In” – Watch Every Episode, Related Food And Drink[…]

Friday's Featured Food: Wrap And Chips at Wrap City, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

Friday’s Featured Food: Spicy Chicken Wrap And Chips at Wrap City, Food Village, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

I remember the days when I would write a Friday’s Featured Food every single week on this blog! Those were the glory days. At the time, I compiled a list of over 1000 different Friday’s Featured Food posts that could be written. The truth is, I will never get them all written and the list Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Spicy Chicken Wrap And Chips at Wrap City, Food Village, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia[…]

Friday's Featured Food: Saudi Arabia: Camel Lunch in Riyadh

Friday’s Featured Food: Shared Camel Lunch at Ainadeg Restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

I spent 10 days backpacking slash working in Saudi Arabia in 2018. As the world of travel fades out of view from existance, it’s time to dwell on those halcyon days. Riyadh is the capital city. We had a total of three days backpacking in Riyadh at the end of that trip. We had lots Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Shared Camel Lunch at Ainadeg Restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia[…]

The Annual Hoffy Hot Dog Eating Contest in Majuro, Marshall Islands

Attending the Annual Hoffy Hot Dog Eating Contest in Majuro, Marshall Islands

“Rising up to the challenge of our rivals” – Survivor. Well well well. Life and festivals continued in their craziness after I landed by flight into country 170, the Marshall Islands. ?????On the short walk from our hotel here, Marshall Islands Resort, to the local supermarket, memories floodigated back. Memories of this list of lunatical Read more about Attending the Annual Hoffy Hot Dog Eating Contest in Majuro, Marshall Islands[…]

Backpacking in Morocco : Doing A Food Tour with Marrakesh Food Tours

Backpacking in Morocco: An Enchanting Evening with Marrakesh Food Tours

On a spontaneous and unexpected trip, I was back in Africa in 2017. It was my first time to spend Christmas on this continent and completed a personal 5 continent Christmas (Asia, Africa, America, Oceania, Europe) so I guess I’m done with that now. Polish and Northern Irish Christmases for the rest of my life Read more about Backpacking in Morocco: An Enchanting Evening with Marrakesh Food Tours[…]