Cancelled flights, Marley songs, Bolt runs and Robbie Earle goals…it was finally time for me to visit the home of The Reggae Boys. ðð¯ð²I would be arriving by jet plane into the realms of Kingston Town… “And my queen will come at dawn. She’ll be waiting in Kingston Town” – UB40. I got wind of…
Read MoreEurope is one of the world’s hottest ski destinations. It is home to thousands of ski resorts of various styles, sizes, and skill levels. People flock from around the world to sample Europe’s skiing, often regarded as some of the best in the world. If you’re planning a ski trip of your own, choosing a…
Read More“My Mojito in La Bodeguita. My Daiquiri in El Floridita” – Ernest Hemingway. I can’t repeat myself too much in these posts but the eginnings are similar because, I’m on the Hemingway trail and I now realise it’s easily enough on its own for another book…Hemingway and Palin combined. Years ago I was inspired by…
Read More“My Mojito in La Bodeguita. My Daiquiri in El Floridita” – Ernest Hemingway. Cuba was throwing oddballs at me. I needed to bag a Hemingway brace concurrently. What that meant was that I should drink a Mojito In La Bodeguita Del Medio in Havana in Cuba and then dander to the famous El Floridita Bar…
Read MoreIn this article, we will explore the exciting and vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. From the stunning architecture and art to the vibrant nightlife and delicious cuisine, Barcelona has something for everyone. We will explore some of the best things to do in Barcelona and give you ideas for how to make the most of…
Read More“There is no rule on how to write. Sometimes it comes easily and perfectly; sometimes it’s like drilling rock and then blasting it out with charges” – Ernest Hemingway. Curaçao was an unexpected oddball bonus for me. I wasn’t really supposed to be here! But by way of four cancelled flights on my 2022 –…
Read More“Everybody wants to tell what’s already been told” – Prince. After two cancelled flights, I finally arrived in Port-Au-Prince in Haiti, two days later than expected and with my time here cut short. However, I more than made up for that by trying to cram a lot of hardcore backpacking in a short space of…
Read MoreWith the shortest day behind us and thoughts of summer warmth creeping tantalizingly closer every day, our attention turns to summer vacations. However, you celebrate the mid-winter festive season, the rest of the cold season can drag, so planning your next trip is the perfect antidote. And if, after the last few difficult years, you…
Read MoreWest Palm Beach is a nice place for vacationing and taking time off. One of the activities that is the most sought after is that of going out for a cruise on a yacht. The good thing is that you do not have to own a yacht to partake in such an activity because you…
Read MoreWhen backpacking in Jamaica, you hear (and see!) everywhere there is Jerk Chicken, as well as Bob Marley of course. Now I didn’t want to be a jerk and not try it, so actually I ended up trying Jerk chicken twice, but the main one was actually at Kingston Jerk. The reason being, the other…
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