“If you really want more shout it out louder” – Usher. OK so before I launch into a tribute, the story begins, and this one needs a bit of an introduction. Even those that once worked with me in PJ Gallagher’s Irish PubI’m not sure I’ve told it all before in this much detail on Read more about Working Wednesdays: A Tribute to My Friends and Heroes of PJs Parramatta, Australia[…]
The average cost of a British wedding hovers around the £20K mark but can often be far more, with the impulse to invite more guests, hire a bigger venue and keep adding extras all too tempting. And, of course, the weather is a constant worry in the UK – all that money you’ve forked out Read more about The Cost of a Wedding on the Ski Slopes[…]
Continuing on my report on the mega two day hike up to the peak of Mount Kinabalu in Borneo, day 2 was an early start! Yes, you might have read in my day 2 part 1 post that we got up at 2am to start the upward ascent – details on what to carry are Read more about Climbing Mount Kinabalu in Borneo: Day 2 Part 2 – The Ascent to the South Peak[…]
Summer’s coming and the fields and streets of the UK and Europe will be full of the sounds of music. From pop and folk to classical, punk and rock, the warm weather months will see an astonishing array of musical celebrations in venues from sophisticated cities to lively beaches. Whether you plan a trip around Read more about 6 Free European Festivals You Must Visit This Summer[…]
When it comes to spring break in Florida, Fort Lauderdale is undoubtedly the originator, but I’m here to convince you that Miami is the place to be, and not just for US college kids – there truly is something for everyone. So, in the words of Will Smith, “Welcome to Miami”… 1. Tropical weather The Read more about 10 reasons why you’ll love spring break in Miami, USA[…]
Time for another cool interview with a fellow World Traveller and today I feature Jim Cheney. Jim loves to get out and about and explore, even in the place he lives in and inspires us all to travel more through his excellent website The Tripologist. Over to Jim… Who are you? My name is Jim Read more about World Travellers: Jim Cheney AKA The Tripologist[…]
What’s that we’re sometimes told? “Burn the bridges as you’ve gone, I’m too weak to fight ya, I’ve got my personal hell to deal with.” – Peter Cunnah Well in theory, he may have a point (and it’s only a cracking pop song from my teens) but I’ve learnt in life that keeping friends, keeping contacts Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Don’t Burn Your Bridges[…]
Hi everyone! I’ve been wanting to get this story typed up for about 9 months now!! It was in June last year that I first visited the city of Chongqing in China. It was a childhood dream of mine, and when the moment finally arrived, I was just in awe of this astounding monster. I Read more about Backpacking in Chongqing, China: Living my Travel Dream in the World’s Biggest City[…]