Some people will call me a “hoarder”, some will say I keep ridiculous things and others will just realise that the little physical memories you have from your travels are worth keeping. You simply won’t be there again, so these little keepsakes are a constant physical reminder of my journeys. Every country I go to Read more about Travel Collectables: Flight Stubs / Boarding Passes[…]
Ever crossed into a different continent by boat? I have, if you’ve read my Drake Passage journey post you’ll remember my trip on the Southern Ocean. That was back in 2010, South America to Antarctica and that one took me 2 days. Imagine a boat ride that takes you to a different continent in less Read more about World Borders: Europe to Asia in Istanbul, Turkey (Ferry Across the Bosphorus)[…]
Today’s World Travellers interview is with “the Guy”. The Guy runs the site “Flights and Frustration” and is an experienced globe trotter with a tale or two to tell. Plus, name aside, I’ve got him to escape his anonymity by providing photos. Here’s what the Guy is all about… Who are you? I’m a long Read more about World Travellers: The Guy[…]
As a constant traveller, everything isn’t in my head, nor do I love looking up the internet for travel information tips. I’m very much an old school type when it comes to research and reading about destinations. I LOVE reading travel guide books. I own an extensive collection of these books (currently I’m storing it Read more about Monday’s Money Saving Tips: Buy Cheap Travel Books[…]
Armenia is blessed and bunged with more temples, churches and monasteries than you can count. So while in the country you will want to tick a load of them off. Garni is an unusual one, so you should get it on your list. Not your bog standard Armenian Monastery, Garni is a Greek temple situated Read more about Visiting Garni Temple in Armenia[…]
This won’t be the last you hear of Armenian Monasteries on here – there are stacks of them and we must have seen over 20 and personally visited over 10 during our stay in the country, including Haghpat and Garni Temple(not a monastery though), plus Gandzasar in Nagorno Karabakh. Each monastery has its own thing Read more about Visiting Sanahin Monastery in Northern Armenia[…]
If there’s something I can’t stand in another individual it’s constant laziness. I hate it. It bugs me. Why be so lazy? I’ve worked with a load of lazy people down the years and lived with a few lazy people. It grills me. I’m a firm believer of these ideals: – You get out of Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Don’t Be Lazy[…]