Travel is one of life’s greatest joys, offering new experiences, breathtaking sights, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a seasoned jet-setter or planning your first big trip, there’s always something new to learn. 1. Plan Ahead, But Stay Flexible It’s great to have an itinerary, but don’t over-plan every minute. Leave room for spontaneity because sometimes Read more about 20 Travel Tips & Hacks For All Ages[…]
Long overdue then this one! Seventeen years ago this week I was backpacking in the North Island of New Zealand. Across a brace of trips to New Zealand, I have backpacked the North Island and the South Island but not yet Stewart Island. I ended up in Rotorua where I have backpacked through twice. I Read more about Backpacking in New Zealand🇳🇿: My Night As Chief At Tū Te Ihi, Tamaki Maori Village[…]
Officially as of My 2024, I have now been to Italy 14 times (spanning back to 2008) yet I have still only scratched the surface of this country and only been to 14 cities in it! This as well as border crossing into Seborga, San Marino, SMOOM, Vatican City and Venice, all of which I Read more about Backpacking In Italy🇮🇹: Old Town Charm At Hotel Lucciola In Bordighera[…]
*** AFTERSHOT!! ☢️💉💊⚕️🧪🟡🔵🟣** “A bitter aftertaste and a fantasy of how we all could live” – Robbie Williams. “This Is The Next Century” starts where “Backpacking Centurion” ended. Long term backpacker Jonny Blair had lived his dream of visiting 100 countries by the age of 34. However, it certainly didn’t end there as another century Read more about This Is The Next Century: Volume 1 Aftershot ☢️💉💊⚕️🧪🟡🔵🟣Out Now[…]
“This Is Where It All Begins” – The Back Four. “Can’t stop this thing we started” – Bryan Adams. Football Question: Where was the world’s FIRST EVER competitive international football match played? The correct answer is of course: BELFAST, Northern Ireland(then known as Ireland, but still the Irish Football Association/IFA). What’s the craic with it being Read more about Visiting Ulidia Playing Fields, Belfast, Northern Ireland💚🔴🤚☘️⚽️: Home Of The World’s First Ever Competitive International Football Match ⚽🏆🥅[…]
In May 2024, I made the crazy trip from the coastal town of Bordighera in Italy up the mountains to The Principality of Seborga! Of course, Seborga borders Italy but it’s easy to organise such a trip away from the UK these days. A brand such as awayresortsuk are currently running Hundreds of June getways under Read more about Backpacking In Seborga💙🩵🤍👑👸: My Stay In Antico Castello (The Old Castle)[…]
Oktoberfest is the biggest Volksfest on the planet, hosting millions of guests annually. It is renowned for its large tents, Oktoberfest foods, and the over 7 million liters of brew that people devour there. This guide will explore some valuable tips for having an exciting Oktoberfest celebration. If you don’t want to bother with the Read more about Essential Tips For Having a Fun Oktoberfest Celebration[…]
“The liberty ship disappeared a long long time ago, searching the seas for love” – Noel Gallagher. Since I was a kid, I have always loved ferry travel. I used to build Lego ferries and I often took ferries on summer holidays. Caught in the here and now, whackpacking a world that’s been and gone, Read more about Backpacking In Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: Getting The Ferry From Ballycastle To Rathlin Island[…]