If you are looking to spend a few days on a Greek island par excellence, Mykonos is one of the Greek islands that we recommend you visit, along with Santorini and one of the essential places to see on a travel route through Greece: Mykonos is the island of love, freedom and fun. Located in Read more about Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Mykonos[…]
My New Football Book: ChampIAN STEWARTnova – Following the Northern Ireland Football Team 1980 – 2009 is currently in its final edits. This took a lot longer than I anticipated – the writing was basically completed by October 2010, but one thing after another led to delays. Many chapters had to be skipped, cut, replaced, Read more about My New Football Book: ChampIAN STEWARTnova – Following the Northern Ireland Football Team 1980 – 2009[…]
“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[…]
Summer is just around the corner, and everybody is getting ready to plan their summer holidays. While many are planning their stays in tropical resorts, others enjoy the serene, pastoral landscapes that countries like the Netherlands have to offer. As a matter of fact, the Netherlands has a little bit of everything: beaches, rivers, islands, Read more about Backpacking in the Netherlands: Top Places To Visit[…]
The Azores happened by fluke. I really didn’t plan this one. I was trying to visit Cape Verde Islands and it just made sense (and was cheaper on Ryanair loyal) to visit The Azores on route. So here I was! The Azores was a bonusball, extra trip and yet I still had three days here Read more about Backpacking in The Azores: Quad Tour To Sete Cidades, São Miguel Island[…]
“Back In The Saddle” – The Bluetones. Old habits die hard. I simply loved the hostel lifestyle back in my glory days of whackpacking. Of course, the story goes that a brace of bad people I met in a hostel had affected me and threatened for 8 years to ruin my existence as a human. Read more about Backpacking in The Azores: Staying At the Azor Azul Hostel in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island[…]
Down the years I have backpacked through every UEFA recognised European country, plus many unrecognised European countries. Within some of these countries, I have toured islands but not every island was slept on. Examples of islands I visited but didn’t sleep on are Brownsea Island, Suomenlinna, Sark, Lido and Herm. But the 5 on this Read more about 5 European Islands I Slept On[…]
“Lookman anytime goal” – Jonny Blair and Lock In Lee Adams (20/02/2022). I was recently back backpacking in England and I added a brand new quintet to my settlement count. A hattrick of them will be included here in one post. The fourth would fall on Solihull, the fifth and final piece of that jigsaw Read more about Backpacking In England: Lookman and Touring West Bromwich, Halesowen and Shell Corner[…]