I’m Gonna Party Like It’s Country 99 (Hold Up – It Will Be!): Vote For My 99th Country

*** STOP PRESS **** VOTING WILL END at 11.59 pm (GMT) on 31st December 2014 Hi readers, followers, friends, You might have heard I’m on a conquest to “crack the century” (i.e. visit 100 real countries properly). As I close in on my 99th country on this backpacking journey, I thought it would be fun for Read more about I’m Gonna Party Like It’s Country 99 (Hold Up – It Will Be!): Vote For My 99th Country[…]

Backpacking in South Africa: 7 Non Safari Animal Experiences

Following my recent post reflecting on my safari in Tanzania – my night in the Serengeti, I aim to get more of my cool African back catalogue up and running. When I backpacked through Soweto, Durban, Joberg and Pretoria in 2011, I forgot to mention the important part of African adventures – wildlife! This post Read more about Backpacking in South Africa: 7 Non Safari Animal Experiences[…]

Visiting Misol Ha Waterfall Near Palenque, Mexico

On a day tour to Palenque and Agua Azul, there was also the added bonus of a trip to Misol Ha waterfall, you an book a trip there using Guatego. This was on one of the side trips we did while based in San Cristobal de las Casas – a day out to Agua Azul Read more about Visiting Misol Ha Waterfall Near Palenque, Mexico[…]

Staying at Hotel Villas Casa Morada, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Mexico certainly surprised me. I loved the food, the people and the variety of things to see and do. In between all the tours of Mayan ruins, football stadiums and getting my fix of tacos and enchiladas, it was also my girlfriend’s birthday. So rather than settle for another night on a night bus or Read more about Staying at Hotel Villas Casa Morada, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico[…]

Camping and Sleeping in the Serengeti, Tanzania

Obviously people talk about “bucket lists” and you might have read that I don’t like that term. However I’ve just ticked off “sleeping in the Serengeti” from my list of things I’ve done on my travels. Camping out is something I’m pretty accustomed too, having spent a few months in my tent while living in Read more about Camping and Sleeping in the Serengeti, Tanzania[…]

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Friday’s Featured Food: Tequila Ice Cream in Mercado Benito Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico

The Mexicans are great at food and quirky appetite quenching ideas. Hats (or sombreros) off to them for that. I’ve been backpacking in Mexico recently and visited places like Mexico City, Teotihuacan, Oaxaca, Monte Alban and San Cristobal de las Casas. Food and drink wise, it’s been overwhelming! I could write about 20 Friday’s Featured Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Tequila Ice Cream in Mercado Benito Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico[…]

Random Rant: Arrogant Travel Bloggers That Are Too Good For Everyone

Random Rant: Arrogant Travel Bloggers That Are Too Good For Everyone. It’s a while since I’ve done a random rant, and remember Don’t Stop Living is not just my blog title, but my philosophy for living your life the way you want it. That said, every now and then I like a moan and rant Read more about Random Rant: Arrogant Travel Bloggers That Are Too Good For Everyone[…]

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Backpacking in the USA: 5 Things to do in Atlantic City

It’s been seven years since I went backpacking in the USA and while I have fond memories of touring Los Angeles and New York on the cheap, it’s the realisation that the world is huge and we may never be there again. Here’s a sure fire top 5 things to do in Atlantic City in New Read more about Backpacking in the USA: 5 Things to do in Atlantic City[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Michelada and Nachos in San Cristobal de las Casas

Mexico roped me in with food. I’m not a food freak at all but while in Mexico I simply loved the food and drink and the endless bars and restaurants in places like Mexico City, Oaxaca de Juarez and especially in San Cristobal de las Casas. With Friday’s Featured Foods to come on Mexico, it’s Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Michelada and Nachos in San Cristobal de las Casas[…]