I’m posting this not just to tell our story but to help fellow tourists who visit Benin. There are scams, liars, cheats, frauds and rip off merchants all over the world but West Africa is notorious for it. We were backpacking in Benin recently and here is just one example of a liar, cheat and Read more about Backpacking in Benin: The Stupid Insulin Scammer in Cotonou[…]
Most of the people consider winter as their favourite season because it gives cosy moments to live throughout the season. People love to uncover cushy chair, do the night out in flames of fire with hot chocolate and coffee. On the other hand, it can be the tough time for athletes to enjoy the games. Read more about 6 Winter Sports That Will Make You Go Gaga Over the Season[…]
It is official. You have signed the dotted line. You have packed your bags. You are heading to the Dominican Republic for a much-needed vacation. As any Royal Holiday Club member will tell you, there is nothing like the feeling of boarding a plane that is about to depart for the Caribbean. It is a Read more about How to get around the Dominican Republic on your Royal Holiday Vacation Club Deal[…]
There are a lot of things to plan when you book a vacation, such as where you will be staying and what to pack. Often, since there is just so much to do, transportation gets overlooked. It doesn’t take long to realize that you need a way to get around once you get to your Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Being Prepared to Travel[…]
Jet lag comes as a result of travelling from one continent and time-zone to another. Some of the indications involve mood swings, losing concentration, insomnia and fatigue. The long-term effects may lead to a complete change of the circadian rhythm. Here are some tips in which an individual travelling to a new time zone for long distance can Read more about Coping with Jet Lag during Long Distance Travel[…]
“I can feel you watching, even when you’re nowhere to be seen, I can feel you touching, even when you’re far away from me” – 5 Seconds of Summer. Arrival in Togo in October 2018 meant a sixth visit to Africa for me and my third time in West Africa. I was travelling with my Read more about Backpacking in Togo: Touring the World’s Largest Voodoo Market in Akodessawa, Lomé[…]
Emerald waters over purple sands appear as you reach the peak of the ridgeline. A waterfall tumbles into the ocean below. You drink in the view from the lush ridge. Your exotic Pacific vacation is just starting. A getaway like this might feel out of reach, but you can find it in California. You might Read more about Backpacking in the United States of America: Escape To Alcatraz […]
You might have read my stories down the years of travel, romance, the ups and downs of being a long term backpacker, or as I put it – a whackpacker. Certainly as tourists we also need pleasure on the road. For 5 years of my travels I was in a long term relationship but when Read more about How Often Do Travellers Have One Night Stands?[…]