On my journeys down the years I have slept in more places than I can remember. Though one day, I will try to remember them all (through photos it will help) and make a list of all the places I have slept or stayed on my journeys. I’d had the same sleeping bag for the Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: My New Sleeping Bag – Snugpak by Chrysalis[…]
I’ve now been to Edinburgh in Scotland twice in the last year and loved my time in this city. If you followed my stories, you’ll know I stayed in the boutique hostel The Baxter both times – a really cool spot. You might also know that I love my haggis, tatties and neeps and enjoyed Read more about My Top 5 Photographs from Edinburgh, Scotland[…]
“Wearing a football shirt makes you more a businessman than wearing a shirt and tie. At least the football shirt isn’t fake.” Whether this is a rant or an inspiration make up your own mind. It’s Sunday and it’s come at the end of another week full of business for me. It’s been a busy Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Destroy the Expectations of a Businessman[…]
Never forget that life is a crazy rollercoaster ride and be ready for the weird and wacky all the way. I had never been to Derby or even Beeston until October 2014. But things fell into place on my return to England. I had lined up a few days in Birmingham and Nottingham on route Read more about Reunion in Beeston and the Subways Live in Derby, England[…]
After arriving into the Faroe Islands and exploring the village of Sorvagur while staying in the Guesthouse Hugo, it was decided that we would do the day hike to the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. This was one of two day hikes we did on Vagar island, the other being to the village of Read more about Backpacking in the Faroe Islands🇫🇴: Day Hike to Traelanipa, Lake Sørvágsvatn, Vagar Island[…]
Thirsty Thursdays comes from North Down in Northern Ireland today, so it does. Northern Ireland punches above its weight time and time again. And I mean in the metaphorical sense, not just in boxing (though the likes of McGuigan and Frampton certainly justify the phrase). A country housing 1.6 million people, boasting some of the Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Top 5 Coffee Shops in North Down, Northern Ireland[…]
This post was posted by TheHipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 16th September 2015. As you queue up in security with a carry-on and contemplate the trip ahead, your checked luggage is embarking on a journey of its own. Thanks to Amsterdam’s Airport Schiphol, you can now witness this voyage from the comfort of your own home. The Read more about Here’s Where Luggage Goes After You Check It[…]
Chicago is a popular city for tourists and business travelers alike, but how can you escape the mainstream tourists and visit some more obscure places? This list of five unusual things to do should get you thinking outside the box, away from the usual top sights and sports venues in Chicago. You should stay a Read more about Five Unusual Things to do in Chicago, USA[…]
The Faroe Islands are a sensational place for the avid backpacker. My journey through 7 of the 18 islands in a magical 6 days here will live long in my memory. I toured Gasadalur, Sorvagur, Midvagur, the north eastern islands, Lake Sorvagstvatn, Gjogv, Kirkjubour and the capital city of Torshavn, but an unexpected highlight was the Read more about Backpacking in the Faroe Islands🇫🇴: Exploring Saksun on Streymoy Island[…]
When you travel to Denver, be aware that the city is popular among business travelers, backpackers, and holiday makers alike. There are lots of sights in the city by day and bars by night, but it can become a bit too clichéd here. To escape the usual tourist buzz, you should get off the beaten Read more about Five Unusual Things to do in Denver, USA[…]