How To Save Money While Travelling in Britain: Advice For Students 

Every student goes through some financial hardships. There are bills to pay, new devices and books to buy, not to mention the need to drink your favourite beer at campus parties. Studying in Great Britain (whatever that means!) is amazing due to the diverse environment and rich history. However, it is incredibly challenging if you are Read more about How To Save Money While Travelling in Britain: Advice For Students […]

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Why is Dubai becoming such a popular travel destination?

Having cracked almost every Middle East country now, it still surprises me how untouristy some of the countries in that region are. I still have only really Yemen, Syria and Lebanon as a final triangle to have visited all Middle East Countries. My most recent adventures there were to Oman, Saudi Arabia and Northern Cyprus. Read more about Why is Dubai becoming such a popular travel destination?[…]

Friday 26th September 2003: 15 Years Today I Quitpacked Northern Ireland

“We got a love that ain’t got no name” – Suede. “See you next week mate” – every good mate, EVER. Calendarically I won’t forget it, even though at the time it meant NOTHING to me. It was Friday 26th September 2003. I left Northern Ireland that day. I had a night on the rip Read more about Friday 26th September 2003: 15 Years Today I Quitpacked Northern Ireland[…]

New Town Quarter – The Heart Throb of Prague, Czech Republic

 Nové město or the New Town quarter of Prague is the heartbeat for its tourism. This part hustles and bustles all the time especially at night with its “yo-yo” nightclubs and pubs.  A Quick Look at the history of Prague  Prague’s New Town quarter offers a plethora of sights and monuments to the tourist who strays from the more Read more about New Town Quarter – The Heart Throb of Prague, Czech Republic[…]

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The Benefits Of Online Dating For Travellers

Do you love to travel but often drop the idea of exploring a new destination because you have a hard time finding someone to go with? You may have friends, but they may be busy with work and other family obligations. Thankfully, you do not need to stop yourself from having the time of your Read more about The Benefits Of Online Dating For Travellers[…]

International Chatrooms – Are They Good to Understand the Local Culture? 

At first glance, the answer to the question may seem easy. Yes, they are good because you get to meet people from all around the world, and this will of course, help you understand different cultures. But, is it all really that simple? There must be another layer to this? Since not every person you meet in Read more about International Chatrooms – Are They Good to Understand the Local Culture? […]

Top Five Cities Around the World That I Haven’t Yet Visited

I recently covered some islands that I haven’t yet backpacked and will now mention five cities that might come as a surprise to some that I have not yet visited them. My travels around the world took me so far to around 125 fully recognised countries and a further 40 from my own list of Read more about Top Five Cities Around the World That I Haven’t Yet Visited[…]

The Coolest Remote Islands I Haven’t Yet Visited

** Edit since I wrote this, I have now backpacked some of these islands! On my quest to visit every country in the world from my ridiculous ultimate list, I often work in clusters to tick them off. For example, in 2014 I visited every country in Central America. Then in 2015, I completed the Read more about The Coolest Remote Islands I Haven’t Yet Visited[…]