Vanessa Lee (Fake Name), “Tumblr” and The Half Way Tree Travel Diary – You are STEALING My Photos and Words

Dear Sir / Madam, I did link you the posts but that fake lady (Vanessa Lewis – fake name) has stolen over 1000 of my articles and posted them on YOUR site, Tumblr. Here: https://thehalfwaytreetraveldiary.tumblr.com/ The Half Way Tree Travel Diary The Half Way Tree Travel Diary I’m Vanessa Lewis , traveler, writer and blogger. Read more about Vanessa Lee (Fake Name), “Tumblr” and The Half Way Tree Travel Diary – You are STEALING My Photos and Words[…]

How to Stay Stylish While Travelling – The Ultimate Guide

When it comes to travelling, it’s always a good idea to stick with low maintenance pieces, especially if you’re going to be living out of a backpack for any length of time. Packing clothes for a trip can be such a hassle. Factor in the extra charges you’ll be paying for extra luggage and it Read more about How to Stay Stylish While Travelling – The Ultimate Guide[…]

Highly Unusual Casinos For Curious Explorers

Mention casinos and nine out of ten people will picture that glitz and glamour of the Vegas Strip, or the luxury and elegance of Monaco. Yet not all casinos are created equal and while I loved backpacking Monaco and Macau (for example), there are other curious options. Some make no attempts to go with the Read more about Highly Unusual Casinos For Curious Explorers[…]

Thailand’s Island Treasure of Koh Lanta

Thailand’s Island Treasure of Koh Lanta

Thailand has been one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations for many years, and that is unlikely to change any time soon. It has a magical attraction that never fails to impress, enchant, excite and enthrall. Traveler trends change, they evolve along with social and economic trends. Now, more travelers are moving away from Read more about Thailand’s Island Treasure of Koh Lanta[…]

Unusual Places & Experiences to Enjoy When Backpacking Germany

Germany remains one of the top five most visited countries in Europe by tourists from all around the world. The land of fairytale castles (Marburg was brilliant!), rich culture (Berlin!) and history, famous beer (Munich beer crawl) and popular festivals certainly deserves its place on every traveler’s bucket list.  Full of famous, spectacular and unusual Read more about Unusual Places & Experiences to Enjoy When Backpacking Germany[…]

Latimer Road Tube Station. Change here for the Republic of Frestonia. Please mind the gap and have your passports ready for inspection at the border.

Budget Hotels near Kings Cross St Pancras in London

One of the best places to stay during your visit to London is the area around the St Pancras station. Besides being a Central London railway terminal for trains, it is also the terminus for Eurostar services, this beautifully restored historical Victorian area is a destination in itself. Housing a variety of shops, restaurants, and Read more about Budget Hotels near Kings Cross St Pancras in London[…]

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Vegas? Macau? London? Know This Before You Visit a Top Casino

Even if you are not a high-rolling card sharp, a trip to one of the world’s biggest casinos is capable of taking your breath away. Take, for example, the wonderful Bellagio in Las Vegas. Not only is an example of stunning architecture, but it also houses things like a fine art museum. Or, the Venetian Read more about Vegas? Macau? London? Know This Before You Visit a Top Casino[…]

Working Wednesdays: My First 5 Book Appearances

 During the pandemic, I was able to finally release my first solo printed book series (Backpacking Centurion), along the wayside, I forgot I already had appeared in 5 books before that. A hat-trick of E’s and a brace of printed ones. For today’s Working Wednesday, I thought I would put them all on one Read more about Working Wednesdays: My First 5 Book Appearances[…]