“Everything I touched was golden” – Robbie Williams. It’s a truly weird thing going back to the SAME place many many years later. What is more bizarre about THIS BLOG POST is that it happened by accident and was on EXACTLY the same DATE but 25 years to the EXACT DAY later. Yet everything was Read more about 25 Years Later: 2001 Confidence To 2026 Shy Backpacking Boy Lonely In Magaluf, Majorca, Spain[…]
There were 76.1 million single-adult households without children in the European Union in 2025, according to Eurostat, more than any other type of household and 19.2% more than in 2016. While living alone does not necessarily mean being single, the figures show how common independent living has become. A single person moving to a European Read more about Best European Cities for Singles Who Want to Meet New People[…]
“The tunnel of love might amuse you, Noah’s Ark might confuse you” – Richard Thompson. The idea of this trip overland/oversea/undersea was an amalgamation of factors. Firstly because recently I got so fed up with airlines. Every single trip I have done since 2021 has had at least one flight delay, cancellation or change. In Read more about The Long Way Home: How I Backpacked Overland and Oversea From Olsztyn Poland To Bangor Northern Ireland ️[…]
Greece is one of the UK’s favourite holiday destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year with its islands, coastline, fresh food and laid-back way of life. At the same time, industry research shows more UK businesses are allowing employees to work remotely from other countries. Have you thought about combining work and pleasure? A change Read more about What if the best ideas come with a view of the Aegean?[…]
Southern Europe has a knack for making a holiday feel easy. You can spend your morning beside the sea, wander through a historic town after lunch and settle down for dinner while the evening still feels young. As travel habits change, that flexibility matters. You no longer need to pack every day with activities to Read more about The modern appeal of Southern Europe[…]
I have always liked countries that feel like a beginning rather than just a destination, and Spain does that brilliantly. You can land there for sunshine, tapas and a few easy days by the sea, but before long the map starts opening up. Portugal is next door, France sits above, Gibraltar is tucked into the Read more about Why Spain is the perfect starting point for your next European adventure[…]
Before booking a single flight, the smartest thing any exchange student can do is lock down housing. Student accommodation is consistently the largest and most unpredictable line in a France budget, and it’s also the one most likely to blow up your plans if you leave it to the last minute, especially in cities like Read more about How Much Does an Exchange Year in France Really Cost? A Complete Budget Guide[…]
Sun-drenched beaches with shallow water, friendly locals who adore children, and distances short enough to avoid the dreaded “are we there yet?” — Cyprus is practically designed for family holidays. From all-inclusive resorts to spacious villas for rent cyprus has accommodation to suit every family, and with reliable weather from April to November it is Read more about Cyprus with Kids — The Ultimate Family Travel Guide[…]
Whether you have booked a beachfront hotel or one of the sunlit Cyprus villas with a private pool, smart packing can make or break your island getaway. Cyprus enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year, yet the weather, terrain and local customs still hold a few surprises for unprepared travellers. Here is a Read more about What to Pack for a Cyprus Holiday[…]
“Little by little I gave you everything you ever dreamed of” – Noel Gallagher. German supermarket giant LIDL have opened their first ever PUB!! And they have opened it in a place I used to live – Dundonald, Belfast, Northern Ireland (for the record I lived at 24 Fort Road way back in 1999…). Here Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Visiting The World’s First Ever LIDL🟡🟦🔴 Pub – The Middle Ale, Dundonald, Northern Ireland[…]