Life may take you on many roads and to many towns and cities around the world but one fact is true: you can only have one birth town. You are born in one place and we must try and be proud of our roots. I certainly am, and I owe a lot more to my Read more about Top 10 Backpackery Things to do in Newtownards, Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: The Town Where I was Born![…]
If you like being in the hustle and bustle of the city, but would always prefer to come home to a peaceful place then you’ll definitely find several accommodations in Causeway Bay that’ll give you just that. Of course, if you’re also looking into hotel-like lodging options but isn’t too keen on spending, then going Read more about Take Pleasure in a Chic Yet Affordable Serviced Apartment in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong[…]
While I attempt to play catch up with myself, I will recollect my trip to Tokyo in Japan today. While I admit the city didn’t rope me in or make me love it, there were some completely odd, random and quirky things I noticed when I was there. I thought I’d share my 5 random Read more about 5 Random Sights when Backpacking in Tokyo, Japan[…]
“Here is a sunrise; ain’t that enough?” – Teenage Fanclub. With the DPRK having it’s annual day on the 9th September (thats 9.9), 99 seems to be the most appropriate number so here I present 99 things to do in Pyongyang, North Korea. While backpacking in Pyongyang, I was just in awe of the sheer Read more about 99 Things To Do in Pyongyang, North Korea🇰🇵[…]
“Hundred mile high city” – Ocean Colour Scene. If you read my post about my journey to Chongqing this week, you’ll know how much visiting this colossal city in China was a huge huge childhood dream of mine. When the time finally came round, I was completely inspired by it. I haven’t given a decent Read more about Backpacking in Chongqing, China: 10 Things to See and Do in the World’s Biggest City[…]
“If you really want more shout it out louder” – Usher. OK so before I launch into a tribute, the story begins, and this one needs a bit of an introduction. Even those that once worked with me in PJ Gallagher’s Irish PubI’m not sure I’ve told it all before in this much detail on Read more about Working Wednesdays: A Tribute to My Friends and Heroes of PJs Parramatta, Australia[…]
The average cost of a British wedding hovers around the £20K mark but can often be far more, with the impulse to invite more guests, hire a bigger venue and keep adding extras all too tempting. And, of course, the weather is a constant worry in the UK – all that money you’ve forked out Read more about The Cost of a Wedding on the Ski Slopes[…]
Continuing on my report on the mega two day hike up to the peak of Mount Kinabalu in Borneo, day 2 was an early start! Yes, you might have read in my day 2 part 1 post that we got up at 2am to start the upward ascent – details on what to carry are Read more about Climbing Mount Kinabalu in Borneo: Day 2 Part 2 – The Ascent to the South Peak[…]
Summer’s coming and the fields and streets of the UK and Europe will be full of the sounds of music. From pop and folk to classical, punk and rock, the warm weather months will see an astonishing array of musical celebrations in venues from sophisticated cities to lively beaches. Whether you plan a trip around Read more about 6 Free European Festivals You Must Visit This Summer[…]
When it comes to spring break in Florida, Fort Lauderdale is undoubtedly the originator, but I’m here to convince you that Miami is the place to be, and not just for US college kids – there truly is something for everyone. So, in the words of Will Smith, “Welcome to Miami”… 1. Tropical weather The Read more about 10 reasons why you’ll love spring break in Miami, USA[…]