Month: February 2020

Backpacking in Angola: Visiting the Crazy Shipwreck Graveyard in Panguila

Backpacking in Angola🇦🇴: Visiting the Crazy Shipwreck Graveyard in Panguila

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“Loose lips, sunk ships, I’m getting to grips with what you said” – Robbie Williams. A Shipwreck Graveyard by the Atlantic Ocean in Angola?🇦🇴 Are you serious? This place was a surprise to me. I didn’t expect to find it fascinating, interesting or in any way spectacular. I certainly didn’t expect to write a blog Read more about Backpacking in Angola🇦🇴: Visiting the Crazy Shipwreck Graveyard in Panguila[…]

Easy Tips For Planning A Trip to Orlando On A Budget

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Have you ever been to Florida? If not, then we have something to share with you. Orlando, a city of inclusion and diversity where people come to enjoy vacations due to wonderful parks and themed museums. These museums are highly maintained with the best art and people come and enjoy their trip with lots of Read more about Easy Tips For Planning A Trip to Orlando On A Budget[…]

Why You Need a Retractable Awning At Home

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Years on the road backpacking had me weary. I had no idea how to be domesticated. I never owned a television, let alone a washing machine. Never mind know what a retractable awning is… Things changed from 2016 when I settled in Poland and I had to face the fact that I can always be Read more about Why You Need a Retractable Awning At Home[…]

Backpacking in Botswana: Touring Chobe Crocodile Farm Near Kasane

Backpacking in Botswana: Touring Chobe Crocodile Farm Near Kasane

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African experiences generally throw in animal surprises when you least expect it. My second visit to Botswana was no exception. In May 2016, whilst I was on a lost luggage challenge with Money Supermarket I ended up in Senegal and The Gambia. The Gambia trip gave me the chance to get up close and personal Read more about Backpacking in Botswana: Touring Chobe Crocodile Farm Near Kasane[…]

The Best Lodging Options for World Travellers

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Travelling is very exciting, but there is a lot to consider to make sure you can enjoy your travels completely, like making sure you’ve planned your lodging. The following are some of the best options, especially if you travel a lot. Home or Apartment One of the best options for world travelers who are planning Read more about The Best Lodging Options for World Travellers[…]

Herbert Goes Bananas: Road Trip Johannesburg to Pretoria Via Sterkfontein

Five Ways to Make Sure Your Family’s Road Trip Gets off on the Right Foot

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The thought of going on vacation is exciting. Planning the vacation is exciting too. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for all that excitement to wear off when you’re in the thick of things, especially if you’re skipping the airplane and opting for a road trip instead. The last thing you want to do is start Read more about Five Ways to Make Sure Your Family’s Road Trip Gets off on the Right Foot[…]

Backpacking in Zambia: Manuel Loyal - Sleeping at Fawlty Towers in Livingstone

Backpacking in Zambia: Manuel Loyal – Sleeping at Fawlty Towers in Livingstone

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“There is too much butter on those trays” – Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). “No, Mr. Fawlty it’s uno dos tres!” – Manuel (Andrew Sachs). #Manuelloyal My recent Africa trip threw up a load of quirky new and exciting dwelling places for the nights. As well as sleeping in a local estate in Luanda, Angola, a Read more about Backpacking in Zambia: Manuel Loyal – Sleeping at Fawlty Towers in Livingstone[…]

Backpacking in Namibia: Staying at Chameleon Backpackers Hostel in Downtown Windhoek

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“Karma karma karma karma karma chameleon. They come and go. Oh ho. They come and go.” – Boy George. Windhoek will never make my list of world’s greatest capitals, nor Namibia a highly ranked country, however there was solace and some joy to be had during my time here, even in the largely neglected “fly Read more about Backpacking in Namibia: Staying at Chameleon Backpackers Hostel in Downtown Windhoek[…]