5 Card Games Every Traveller Needs to Know

Every backpacker understands the necessity of packing light. You can’t lug your monopoly board around the world with you, and even if you could, it would be rare to find a few willing victims who want to spend eight hours building hotels on Mayfair while the sun sets over the beaches of Bali. Cards are Read more about 5 Card Games Every Traveller Needs to Know[…]

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Backpacking in Mexico: Top 5 Sights in Mexico City

Mexico City is colossal. I spent around a week here in 2014 and totally loved it. The smell of the food on every corner, my trip to the famous Azteca stadium and the chance to do some cool tours to places like Teotihuacan, Monte Alban, Mayan Riviera and many other ancient sites. As well as Read more about Backpacking in Mexico: Top 5 Sights in Mexico City[…]

The 5 Most Beautiful Seaside Towns in Northern Ireland and the Republic

Northern Ireland’s spectacular scenery has a certain magic about it that draws people from all over the world. Most people stick to the country’s main cities – Belfast, Londonderry and Newry – perhaps fitting in a visit to a couple of the most famous natural wonders – the Giant’s Causeway or Glentoran’s Oval.    To Read more about The 5 Most Beautiful Seaside Towns in Northern Ireland and the Republic[…]

Backpacking in Czechia: Top 5 Sights in Prague

2007 saw my first ever visit to Czechia, previously dubbed Czech Republic. It was a suggestion from the famous Lock In Lee after we left the Lock In in 2004. We had decided to backpack in Prague. Three years later when the idea came to fruition, it was time to explore this beast. We booked Read more about Backpacking in Czechia: Top 5 Sights in Prague[…]

Best Ways To Maintain A Long Distance Relationship

“You’re far away but you are always on my mind” – Tim Wheeler. As a traveller, life in the love department can be hard. The main reason is, you are often spending prolonged period away from your partner in most cases. Unless of course you are both wildernistic nomads and you someone are able to Read more about Best Ways To Maintain A Long Distance Relationship[…]

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The Gambling Backpacker: Casino Jackpots Explained

Jackpot Casino games offer so much more than the average slot game with the potential to win much bigger prizes, you can click this link today to find some online jackpot games. With a progressive jackpot, every time a player plays the slot, the jackpot increases steadily. For one lucky winner, hitting the jackpot could Read more about The Gambling Backpacker: Casino Jackpots Explained[…]

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Highlights From My Time in South East Asia

One of the most wondrous kingdoms in the world is found in Asia. The place features exotic wildlife and biomes, spectacular islands, Buddhist temples among other fascinating places. It is a vast continent in terms of its daunting size, culture, and beauty. From Central Asia, Middle East, East Asia, Russia, and the Caucasus, South Asia Read more about Highlights From My Time in South East Asia[…]