World Travellers: Stephen and Jess from Flying the Nest

My latest World Travellers interview is with another couple, Jess and Stephen from Flying the Nest. Read all about their adventures on their main site, but in the meantime, they answer my questions. Who are you? We are Stephen and Jess, a young Australian couple who run a website called Flying the Nest which is Read more about World Travellers: Stephen and Jess from Flying the Nest[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Free Pint of London Pride in Any Fullers Pub

Today on Thirsty Thursdays yet again I bust some travel myths about the prices of things. Did you know that you can get a free pint of beer in London? Yes you can! While staying in the cosy Mad Hatter Hotel (excellent location too by the way) in Southwark (London, England), I popped into the Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Free Pint of London Pride in Any Fullers Pub[…]

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Australia Tips: Visiting the Enchanting Land Down Under

The sixth largest country in the world, Australia is home to an ecosystem that is unique only to this part of the world. The medley of deserts, reefs, mountains, forests, beaches and multicultural cities make it one of the most sought after destinations in the world. I spent a year and a half in the Read more about Australia Tips: Visiting the Enchanting Land Down Under[…]

Top 10 Sights When Touring the Tower of London, England

It might seem strange that a British (Northern Irish) guy would wait until he is 34 before touring the Tower of London in England. In fact, I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve walked past the beast and thought “someday I should go in there”. Then in November 2014, on yet another return Read more about Top 10 Sights When Touring the Tower of London, England[…]

Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Printing Documents and Finding Internet Cafes

One thing I rarely talk about is the fact that it’s important to have your travel documents in an organised folder on your journeys and I always do this. I keep a simple folder in my backpack/hand luggage with all the details I need for upcoming trips (flights, buses, hostels etc.). In some cases it’s Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Printing Documents and Finding Internet Cafes[…]

Backpacking in England: Exploring Charming Christchurch in Dorset

In a backpacking sense, as ridiculous as it sounds, England is unexplored and under covered by travel writers and bloggers the world over. Sure, every person and their dog has been to Stonehenge, Trafy’s Q, Old Trafford and Buckingham Palace etcetera but we know about them. There’s beauty in pretty England in the least likely Read more about Backpacking in England: Exploring Charming Christchurch in Dorset[…]

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Staying at the Mad Hatter Hotel, Southwark, London, England

You’ll probably be aware that I’m a big fan of London, England. Not only did I once spend a year working here in Public Relations for Apple, but apart from Belfast City, London is the city that I have spent the longest amount of time in during my life and I always treasure my time Read more about Staying at the Mad Hatter Hotel, Southwark, London, England[…]

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We Will Remember Them: Poppies at the Tower of London, England

Following on from my sentimental and reality check articles on here such as my tribute to Jordan Kennedy and the 15 Things I Want to Achieve This Year, I landed back in England, bought myself a poppy and decided to spend a bit more time in England than usual on this adventure. It’s 100 years Read more about We Will Remember Them: Poppies at the Tower of London, England[…]