Jonny Blair at Don't Stop Living recommends US Dollars

Monday’s Money Saving Tips: Always Carry US Dollars

  It’s important as a traveller to carry a mixture of currencies at all times. Especially when you need to change countries so often and cross borders. Bear in mind that I haven’t lived or travelled in Europe for the last 4 years and you’ll realise why I’m telling you to ALWAYS carry US Dollars Read more about Monday’s Money Saving Tips: Always Carry US Dollars[…]

Backpacking Port of Spain Trinidad and Tobago

51 Not Out: A Day in Port of Spain/Puerto Espana

  While Trinidad and Tobago Cricket legend Brian Lara holds the record for the highest ever first class cricket score in a single match, I was marking a record of my own on arrival in Port of Spain, capital city of Trinidad and Tobago. Or T and T. Lara hit 501 runs NOT OUT for Read more about 51 Not Out: A Day in Port of Spain/Puerto Espana[…]

Backpacking in Colombia: A Stop in Sopo

Sopo in Colombia (north east of Bogota) will hardly be remembered as a famous historic site or place of interest in backpackers guides to the world. However I will remember it. Bland, poky and basic, it was from this town that I said my farewells to my Colombian hosts Julio, Paula and Claudia. On my Read more about Backpacking in Colombia: A Stop in Sopo[…]