Brunei Cheesecake in Dermaga Cafe Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei

Friday’s Featured Food: Brunei Cheesecake

Brunei Darussalam is a tiny country, as well as being an unusual one. On my travels I always sample local food, it’s a key ingredient of a visit to any country in my opinion. Brunei offers a few local dishes for dinner, but for afternoon coffee I opted to try the local Brunei Cheesecake. So Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Brunei Cheesecake[…]

Audrey Bergner That Backpacker Korea a lifestyle of travel

World Travellers: Audrey AKA That Backpacker

In my continual quest to interview global nomads, travel bloggers and addicted wanderers I managed to track down Audrey of That Backpacker! She’s currently in Cambodia, here’s what she has to say about her crazy travel experiences… Who are you? I’m Audrey, or the girl who wants more stamps on her passport. On a normal day, you Read more about World Travellers: Audrey AKA That Backpacker[…]

8 top tips for booking cheap flights

My Top 8 Tips for Booking Cheap Flights

If you travel a lot, like me, you’ll end up taking a load of flights to save time, but it doesn’t always save you money if you don’t go about it the right way. With 7 continents and 70 countries under my belt now, I’m here to bring you my top tips for booking cheaper Read more about My Top 8 Tips for Booking Cheap Flights[…]

Crown Bar in Belfast Northern Ireland great place - a lifestyle of travel

Thirsty Thursdays: The Crown Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Crown Bar in Belfast in my home country of Northern Ireland is a brilliant place. I LOVE it and I take my friends there any time I’m showing them round my country. I’m pretty surprised this is the first time I’ve written about it, but buzzing at the thought of helping promote Belfast and Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: The Crown Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland[…]

top 5 things to do in Chiayi Taiwan

Top 5 Things to do in Chiayi, Taiwan

OK, you might not have heard of Chiayi City in Taiwan. But that’s partly the reason for this post. I love going slightly off the beaten track and letting fellow travellers know of places that most travellers don’t go to. My Taiwan adventure in 2009 was inspired by a great travelling mate of mine Neil Read more about Top 5 Things to do in Chiayi, Taiwan[…]

Jonny Blair working at Wightlink Isle of Wight England

Working Wednesdays: Ferry Steward for Wightlink Ferries, Isle of Wight, England

I LOVED working for Wightlink Ferries. In the last 10 years of nomadery, this was perhaps the one job that it felt like I was at home in. Getting paid to travel, meeting new people every day, free food and drinks and travelling every day to an enchanting island. Whatever fate befell me in 2008 Read more about Working Wednesdays: Ferry Steward for Wightlink Ferries, Isle of Wight, England[…]

Fireflies in Borneo sunset in Sabah

Watching Fireflies in Borneo at Klias Wetlands Park, Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia

In a way I’m glad I don’t have photos of fireflies to share with you today as it was just too dark! The reason I’m glad is that, although I love travelling and taking photos, it’s nice for you to read my stories then go and do it for yourself. Recently in Borneo, the Malaysian Read more about Watching Fireflies in Borneo at Klias Wetlands Park, Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia[…]

First time I ever used chopsticks in China

Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Learning How To Use Chopsticks

Tuesday’s Travel Essentials on Don’t Stop Living brings you endless tips on things you need when you set off around the world. One thing you will need for sure is knowing how to use chopsticks. Luckily I went from not having a clue to being an expert at using them. If Asia is on your Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Learning How To Use Chopsticks[…]