World Borders: How to Get From Andorra to Catalonia (Escaldes Engordany to Barcelona)

Arrival into Catalonia after four epic days in the tiny country of Andorra was by bus and yet another magical journey on this here sphere. While based in Andorra, I decided to stay in the town of Escaldes Engordany, which houses southern Europe’s largest spa! Yes and Andorra was a tad special too. I had Read more about World Borders: How to Get From Andorra to Catalonia (Escaldes Engordany to Barcelona)[…]

Backpacking in Poland: Cycling in Gdańsk with Mika on the Road and Hostel Cycle On

Backpacking in Poland: Cycling in Gdańsk with Mika on the Road and Hostel Cycle On

When I arrived in Gdańsk in Poland, I booked into the hostel Cycle On. Immediately from the title you get the idea that the guys that run the hostel, Piotr and Pawel are big cyclists. In my dorm room, by chance I met the lovely Mika. Mika is a Taiwanese traveller and runs the page Read more about Backpacking in Poland: Cycling in Gdańsk with Mika on the Road and Hostel Cycle On[…]

Planning the Ultimate Motorcycle Road Trip Down the Pacific Coast Highway

Planning a motorcycle road trip? Feeling the full freedom of the open road is only possible from the seat of a motorcycle. There are hundreds of treks across the U.S. that give motorcyclist a unique look at the country, but few can compare to the Pacific Coast Highway. This long stretch of road running down Read more about Planning the Ultimate Motorcycle Road Trip Down the Pacific Coast Highway[…]

Top 5 Reasons NOT To Become a Professional Travel Blogger

“I followed the stars and I sailed to the sun, I held it in my fingers. Alone on the beach on my own out of reach when you just passed me by. I’d give you the world if you’d take my hand, but you left me alone in the sinking sand. I strike up the band Read more about Top 5 Reasons NOT To Become a Professional Travel Blogger[…]

Backpacking in Belgium: Staying at Charlie Rockets Hostel in Bruges

Backpacking in Belgium: Staying at Charlie Rockets Hostel in Bruges

In 2016, I finally gave some airtime to Belgium. Yes, I had been before but I breezed through it on a road trip with my German mate Rene. After Northern Ireland got knocked out of the Euros in France, I made the fast decision to head on a Megabus to Brussells and after seeing some Read more about Backpacking in Belgium: Staying at Charlie Rockets Hostel in Bruges[…]

Quality Villas in France

Quality Villas in France

There are certain parts of the world which are well known for being relaxing and having an amazing atmosphere at certain times of the year – which is why those places seem to fill up at those times, when other places, like the busy cities of the world, empty out. And one of those places Read more about Quality Villas in France[…]

Wales Medieval Festival – The Tournament

As a persistent traveler I don’t often get to sit down and watch a TV show at the time it’s broadcast. So the fact streaming services like Netflix and Now TV have become so popular in recent years is a godsend. Especially when I have hours to kill in an airport – I can fire Read more about Wales Medieval Festival – The Tournament[…]

Quality Unearthed: Glamping

As a backpacker I spend most of my time in hostels, some time in hotels when I’m feeling flush and some time camping when money’s tight – or I’m that far off the beaten track there isn’t another option. But one often unexplored option is the half way house between a hotel and camping – Read more about Quality Unearthed: Glamping[…]