This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 9th December 2015. Each new year is an opportunity to start fresh— to take risks and do the things you’ve always wanted to do. For many, this means traveling to a new city. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, travel in the U.S. increases by as Read more about Want to Party Like It’s $19.99? Here’s How Much a Hotel Costs This NYE[…]
Drinking in the Channel Islands is pure bliss. I have fond memories of being the only tourist in the pubs in Sark and Herm back in 2009 and I remember pub-crawling through St. Peter Port in Guernsey one night, including a pub that the Guinness World Records class as “the closest pub to an operational Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Top 5 Bars in St. Helier, Jersey[…]
Moving abroad is exciting. Life as an expat is adventurous and liberating, exposing you to other cultures, customs, and food. But while excitement can get you through a move, if you are not ready for how to deal with culture shock once you get there, settling in could be a stressful transition. The following helpful Read more about 3 Tips For Moving Abroad[…]
Another vintage working Wednesday today comes from my hometown of Bangor and another odd job I ended up doing just for an extra bit of cash at the time. It was in 2001 and I had a car, so I was able to take on extra jobs like deliveries. Before the internet and mobile phone Read more about Working Wednesdays: Delivering Telephone Books in Bangor, Northern Ireland[…]
“We all go back to where, we belong” – Michael Stipe. I reflect on these things way too often. But I can’t help it. I’m a sentimental person. I cling to memories, and good ones. I’m haunted by the bad memories so I lock them in a dungeon and slam the door, hoping they never Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Mrs. Thompson, Kilmaine Primary School and My Sentimental World[…]
I remember when I first started blogging all those years ago, I didn’t even know how to publish a blog post!! I started off on Blogspot.com back in my early days and I was writing a lot of travel and lifestyle articles on the move. It later developed into a blog on WordPress.com once I Read more about Why Travel Bloggers Need to Learn About SEO[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 30th November 2015. The conversation about tipping in the U.S. has been in the news more than ever recently, with stories of miserly and generous restaurant patrons alike taking stands on the subject. The restaurant industry is beginning to experiment with alternative tipping, revenue, and pricing models Read more about The Ultimate Guide To Tipping in the U.S. for Food, Travel, And Hospitality[…]
Torshavn is the capital city of the Faroe Islands. This small nation consists of a group of 18 islands and it’s north of Scotland and west of Norway. While the country is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, you won’t see many Danish flags here. This is a proud and patriotic country, a beautiful one Read more about Backpacking in the Faroe Islands🇫🇴: Top 6 Sights in Torshavn[…]
This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 25th November 2015. If you ever travel with a smartphone, laptop, or tablet, your data is at risk of being lost or stolen. Whether it’s the result of a bag disappearing, a drink being spilled, or a cybercriminal hacking your online accounts, data loss can have both Read more about Protect Your Data During the Year’s Busiest Travel Weekend[…]
Beijing is a completely over-rated city in China and having backpacked through 13 of China’s 29 provinces, it’s easily one of my least favourite. But somehow in the madness of it all, backpackers end up drawn to its magnetic charms, so get your China visa and off you got. Here are some tips. Unless Read more about Some Tips for Backpacking in Beijing, China[…]