World Travellers: Dariece and Nick from Goats on the Road

My latest World Travellers interview today is with Nick and Dariece who run the website Goats on the Road and are very experienced travellers and writers. Who are you? I’m Dariece, a travel fanatic! Together with my spouse, Nick, we travel full time and run the website, Goats On The Road. Where are you from? Read more about World Travellers: Dariece and Nick from Goats on the Road[…]

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Backpacking in Catalonia: Exploring the Village of Gracia in Barcelona

Barcelona shouts “tourist city” to me and while I can see the reason why it attracts more travellers than Valencia, I still knew I could escape the crowds and get to some off the wall places. While backpacking in Catalonia I heard about the village of Gracia which is housed inside Barcelona’s metropolitan area yet Read more about Backpacking in Catalonia: Exploring the Village of Gracia in Barcelona[…]

This, a visit to Stalin’s Town: The Gory Trip to Gori, Georgia

Before I tell my story of the trip to Gori, a bit of background is needed here. In 2005 I visited Poland for the first time. The city where Stalin built the Palace of Culture and Science. A few months later I was working in Bournemouth selling hot dogs with Rafal and Artur- two top Read more about This, a visit to Stalin’s Town: The Gory Trip to Gori, Georgia[…]

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Friday’s Featured Food: Desayuno Nica in Leon, Nicaragua

When backpacking in Nicaragua, my first hostel, the Casona Colonial in Leon didn’t have their own breakfast so I headed out into a restaurant in town to try a local place. I headed to Desayunazo, a popular restaurant on a corner, frequented by locals and foreigners. Straight to the menu to find the prices were cheap and they Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Desayuno Nica in Leon, Nicaragua[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Coconut Tea With Nomadic Matt in the Chocolate Bar, New York City, USA

As travel bloggers go, there is one name that everyone knows – Matt Kepnes, known globally as Nomadic Matt through his popular, informative and extensive website Nomadic Matt.com . I’ve been in touch with Matt for a couple of years online and I’ve always loved his writing, his consistency and his outlook on life. I Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Coconut Tea With Nomadic Matt in the Chocolate Bar, New York City, USA[…]

Staying in Daytona Beach, USA on the Cheap

Florida vacations are fun for the whole family. With warm weather waiting year round, there’s no bad reason to visit the Sunshine State. One of the best destinations for those looking to get the most out of their vacation is Daytona Beach in Florida, USA. With affordable resorts and hotels that are near many great Read more about Staying in Daytona Beach, USA on the Cheap[…]

Backpacking in Northern Ireland: Staying in the Bushmills Hostel, North Coast

My backpacking in Northern Ireland adventures continued as I toured the North Coast of my home country on what is my longest stint in Europe for over 5 years. After staying in the Whitepark Bay Hostel near Ballintoy, I headed on a bus back to Bushmills to spend a night here. I chose the only Read more about Backpacking in Northern Ireland: Staying in the Bushmills Hostel, North Coast[…]

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Walking Tour of San Jose, Costa Rica: Top 10 Sights

While backpacking in Costa Rica recently you might have read how I stayed in the inspiring Hemingway Inn in the Barrio Amon in San Jose. During my stay, not only did I meet traveller and author Deacon Blake, but I also met Michael Miller, who has written a guidebook on exploring the real San Jose. Read more about Walking Tour of San Jose, Costa Rica: Top 10 Sights[…]