“Reality reflection. It’s a long long way from here to there” – Paul Van Dyk. Well, it has been a long and winding road on this blog and I always like referring to it as a backpacking blog, for backpackers like me. However, until December 2023, there were TWO countries that I had been to, Read more about How I Finally Backpacked In The Gambia🇬🇲And Senegal 🇸🇳7 Years Later![…]
After getting my visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, I was ready to explore this smaller African country. Guinea-Bissau houses just over 2 million people, and its capital city, the eponymous Bissau houses a huge 500,000 of that. However, when backpacking in Bissau, it feels like a calm over-sized town. On Christmas Eve 2023, particularly, the Read more about Backpacking In Guinea Bissau🇬🇼: My Stay At The Pensao Creola, The Best Hostel In Bissau[…]
The Smoky Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, are not just a visual spectacle; they’re an adventurer’s paradise. With their vast expanses of wilderness, rugged trails, and rushing rivers, the Smokies offer a playground for those seeking excitement and a connection with nature. Whether you’re an experienced adventurer or just looking to add a Read more about 10 Adventurous Activities in the Smoky Mountains[…]
“Calling all the stars to fall, and catch the silver sunlight in your hands” – Noel Gallagher.The first thing to tell you all here is that Guinea 🇬🇳 is absolutely cool. This is so far my favourite country in Africa. That’s it. That’s Guinea. Mindblowingly cool, and humble to the hilt. It has blown my Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: 11 Bars and Cafés From My Time In Guinea 🇬🇳[…]
Backpacking In Guinea-Bissau: My Stay At The Quirky, Arty, Colonial Style Coimbra Hotel in Bissau Bissau, the eponymous capital city of Guinea-Bissau, might be one of the calmest capital cities you ever visit. It is certainly up there with Andorra La Vella in calm stakes. It is a relaxed capital with a very welcoming vibe. Read more about Backpacking In Guinea-Bissau🇬🇼: My Stay At The Quirky, Arty, Colonial Style Coimbra Hotel in Bissau[…]