Backpacking In Saint Malo, France: The Time I Stayed In A Hotel Called Hotel!

Backpacking In Saint Malo, Brittany: The Time I Stayed In A Hotel Called Hotel!

“Eponymous” – Rapid Eye Movement. It was summer 2009 and my life was in disarray. I was coming towards the end of a 12 month renting lease on a flat in the seaside district of Southbourne in Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Times were changing and looking back at that now (here in May 2023), it is Read more about Backpacking In Saint Malo, Brittany: The Time I Stayed In A Hotel Called Hotel![…]

Backpacking in Sint Maarten: Aeroplanes Flying Above Your Head At The Famous Sunset Bar on Maho Beach

Backpacking in Sint Maarten: Aeroplanes Flying Above Your Head At The Famous Sunset Bar on Maho Beach

“We sat and watched the sun go down” – Robbie Williams. “Music is my aeroplane” – Red Hot Chili Peppers. I saw photos of Sint Maarten beach years ago with aeroplanes flying right over tourist’s heads. I always thought that either – 1.These were photoshopped. 2.The photographer was lucky to catch a freak of an Read more about Backpacking in Sint Maarten: Aeroplanes Flying Above Your Head At The Famous Sunset Bar on Maho Beach[…]

World Borders: How To Get From France to Monaco (And Get Your Passport Stamped in Monte Carlo)

“Give me something I can rely on, far away from the life that I once know – Monaco. Monaco is an enigma, that’s for sure! As a lover of wacaday republics, unrecognised states, countries that don’t exist, nations unofficial and unclaimed lands, Monaco was right up my street. And it was a handy little trip Read more about World Borders: How To Get From France to Monaco (And Get Your Passport Stamped in Monte Carlo)[…]

Backpacking in France: Tips For Private Tours of Paris

Paris is somehow one of those magnetic cities that I have ended up in time and time again. I have to admit I am not a complete Paris geek, nor do I usually recommend France for backpackers but through connecting flights, football tournaments and odd coincidences down the years, I have returned to Paris more Read more about Backpacking in France: Tips For Private Tours of Paris[…]

Let’s Have a Comfortable Journey by Choosing Best Transportation from ‘Paris to London’ 

There are two most renowned places in Europe, which always comes on the top when we search the best tourist destination in the country.  Yes, we are talking about London and Paris. Both are very close to each other. A few hours journey will let you discover both the magical destinations. But, what mode of transportation one Read more about Let’s Have a Comfortable Journey by Choosing Best Transportation from ‘Paris to London’ […]

My Top 5 Memories From Backpacking in France

Despite not having a big love for France the way most people do, I have still managed to visit the country around 60 times and of course I still recommend it. Working on the Cross Channel ferries for five months, of course helped this but on many other occasions I visited France. There are some Read more about My Top 5 Memories From Backpacking in France[…]

Backpacking in France: My Stay at Young and Happy Hostel in the Latin Quarter of Paris

Backpacking in France: My Stay at Young and Happy Hostel in the Latin Quarter of Paris

Paris grows on me, I admit that. While I’m not going to preach about the top backpacking sights in the most touristic city on planet earth, I am happy to share my adventures through the city ‘de temps en temp.’ Similarly to London, Paris changes on every corner, and every Metro station. Each quarter having Read more about Backpacking in France: My Stay at Young and Happy Hostel in the Latin Quarter of Paris[…]

Backpacking in France: My Stay at Le Regent Hostel, Montmartre, Paris

I’m not a romantic, nor is Paris really my type of city. But somehow on each visit, it grows on me. Perhaps it was the reminiscing I did when I was here. It’s a city that most people love straight away. I’m a tough nut to crack and to get impressed these days. But then Read more about Backpacking in France: My Stay at Le Regent Hostel, Montmartre, Paris[…]