When it comes to natural paradises, it doesn’t get much more beautiful and compelling than Costa Rica. This part of the world is crammed with biodiversity and wonder; there are more distinct species of animals and plants to be found in the famous cloud forests than there are in many much larger nations. But getting Read more about Active Adventures That Let You See the Real Costa Rica[…]
Los Angeles has the unfortunate reputation of being one of the most difficult cities in the United States to park an RV, and the information available to visitors is scattered across forums, outdated listings and city ordinances nobody reads for fun. So in this article we’ll centralise everything you need to know about RV parking Read more about RV parking in LA: where to park and stay overnight in Los Angeles[…]
A first medical cannabis dispensary visit is easier to approach when the basic process is clear. Medical cannabis access involves patient eligibility, physician authorization, and specific purchase requirements, so the experience differs from ordinary retail shopping. A little preparation can help patients focus on the information that matters once they arrive. Florida has a regulated Read more about What to Expect During a First Visit to a Florida Cannabis Dispensary[…]
“Four in the area, Lineker!” – John Motson 1986. When backpacking🎒in Saint Kitts 🇰🇳 And Nevis, it would be harsh to visit one island, and not the other. Sadly in my earlier backpacking days I was guilty of such idiocy…and I often skippacked the smaller islands when two in a country existed…I guess the veteran Read more about Backpacking In Nevis⛱️: My Day Trip To Oualie (“Land Of Beautiful Waters”)🏝️🍹🐝[…]
“DON’T STOP LIVING” – High School Graffiti in Toronto, Canada (September 2001). I’ve told this story quite a lot down the years, but things get missed and overlooked that it merits a post of its own, especially now that life finally went fool circle (not full circle) as I finally went back to the “High Read more about Toronto, Canada🇨🇦25 Years Later: Finding The ‘High School Wall’ Where Don’t Stop Living🌎👨💻💻 ALL Began[…]
“Birds go flying at the speed of sound to show you how it all began” – Chris Martin. Nope, I was NOT on the defunct Concorde nor one of Richard Branson’s sky rockets!! I flew from North America to Europe in 4 hours 17 minutes!!! This was the fastest I have EVER done that. I Read more about Flying✈️Transatlantic🌊In 4 Hours 17 Minutes⏱️!!: My Trip From Saint John’s, Newfoundland🇨🇦To Dublin, Republic Of Ireland🇮🇪[…]
A year abroad can reshape how Canadians earn, spend, and plan. Rent may stop, but bills rarely disappear. Phone plans, storage, insurance, subscriptions, and tax records still need attention. The goal is not to work every day. The goal is to protect income when location, Wi-Fi, and time zones change. Treat the year like a Read more about Work Tips for Canadians Planning a Year of Travel Abroad[…]
Chicago feels bigger than it looks on a map. The skyline pulls you towards the Loop, the lake gives the city a natural edge, and the streets seem to keep going once you start walking. For backpackers, that mix can be exciting, messy, and brilliant all at once. Getting around Chicago becomes part of the Read more about Backpacking in the USA🇺🇸: 5 Lessons From Getting Around Chicago[…]
“Say that you’ll stay forever and a day in the time of my life” – Noel Gallagher. Just when you think Toronto can’t get any stranger, you stumble across the Republic Of Rathnelly. Sorry what? Sorry where? Yes it’s me again and I am backpacking, whackpacking and nutspacking another “wacaday republic”!! Hidden away in the Read more about Backpacking🎒In The Republic Of Rathnelly🍷🔷♦️: An Insight Into This Micronation Bordering Canada In Toronto[…]
“An extraordinary guy can never have an ordinary day” – Noel Gallagher. If you haven’t heard of The Barony Of Caux, then you can be forgiven. This country (or let’s say the remaining embassy of the country!!) borders Canada in the city of Toronto. The Barony of Caux is the world’s oldest feudal kingdom, since Read more about Backpacking🎒In The Barony Of Caux🟨⬛️🐤🐦⬛: A Top 9 From My Journey To The Craziest Embassy In The World![…]