As of today the worlds highest building is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a backpacker in Dubai there was no way I was going to pay the ridiculous price tag of $30 US Dollars to go “to the top”. There’s even an irony there as “the top viewing platform” isn’t even Read more about The Backpacker’s Way to do the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates[…]
I’ve been going through all my old travel memories recently as I aim to get a book on my journeys released soon and I literally can’t believe the amount of unwritten articles I have on here. So here is my post on my time at Swaziland Backpackers, which is the perfect place to stay when Read more about Backpacking in Swaziland: Staying at Swaziland Backpackers in Matsapha, Malkerns Valley[…]
“I followed the stars and I sailed to the sun, I held it in my fingers. Alone on the beach on my own out of reach, when you just passed me by” – Noel Gallagher. Travel Blogs > Printed Travel Media The latest in my cannon of Working Wednesdays this week stated (with huge justifications and proof) that Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Top 5 Tips on Becoming a Professional Travel Blogger[…]
After leaving Bangkok in Thailand behind on another short jaunt to the city, I headed on a night train north to Nong Khai and then crossed the border into Laos at Thanaleng. I was meeting up with my travel buddy Chaz from Belfast. At the same time, Chaz was bussing it up to Vientiane from Read more about Backpacking in Laos: Staying at Sabaidy Guest House in Vientiane[…]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – be very careful if you go backpacking through Venezuela. The country doesn’t stand well with me – I hate it, and put it at the bottom of the list of places I have been. From the moment I stepped into the country (at the San Read more about Backpacking In Venezuela🇻🇪: Staying at the Hotel Floresta in Caracas[…]
Duck is a seaside town in Dare County in North Carolina with a very low population of fewer than 500 people. However it makes a wonderful getaway and is a popular vacation haven for families and couples alike. Duck surprises most people with its instantly loveable appeal. Photo from Trover by Shauna Duck has 7 miles of Read more about 5 Things to do in Duck, North Carolina, USA[…]
After a few weeks of deciding what to do with my life while I was staying with one of my best mates in Bournemouth, I was excited to get back on the road again and try out my latest backpack. You might have heard my recent nightmare with Tunis Air (far and away the most Read more about My New Backpack: The Mindshift Rotation180° Travel Away[…]
“I read the news today oh boy” – The Beatles Working Wednesdays returned with a flourish last week and I’m getting my head round more wacky job related experiences and opinions these days. When I first studied Journalism back in 1997 in Belfast City, travel blogs may have existed, but they certainly were not widespread, Read more about Working Wednesdays: 10 Reasons Why Travel Blogs Are Better Than Printed Travel Media[…]
When you travel it’s always nice to head away from the tourist crowds. The cities less traveled often have many surprises and one of the coolest off the backpacking trail is Denver in Colorado. Denver is nicknamed the “Mile High City” because its elevation is exactly one mile above sea level, making it one of the highest Read more about Cities Less Travelled: Denver, Colorado, USA[…]
Richmond is the capital of Virginia in the United States and has been an independent city since 1971. It has a population of just over 200,000. If you are heading to this cool city, here are ten sights to check out. Photo by Bzbngme via Trover.com 1. Richmond Zoo Home to more than 400 animals, this exciting, Read more about Backpacking in the USA: Top 10 Sights in Richmond, Virginia[…]