“Last Minute.com” – Martha Lane Fox. First up, quell the fake news from fake tourists, extremists, unbackpacked governments and social media keyboard wizards. Burkina Faso is open, it’s friendly and it’s welcoming. Although, I almost called this post “How To Get A Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Visa Online (Just About!)” “I shot myself hoarse for your Read more about How To Get A Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Visa Online[…]
Backpacking In Niger 🇳🇪: My Stay At Hotel 3 Univers, Niamey “Say that you’ll stay forever and a day in the time of my life” – Noel Gallagher. Niger is definitely one of the least visited countries from my entire travels. I rarely met any other tourist that has been here, nor did I ever Read more about Backpacking In Niger 🇳🇪: My Fabulous Stay At Hotel Univers 3 Aeroport Luxe, Niamey[…]
Backpacking in Benin🇧🇯: Sleeping At La Guesthouse Etoile, Cotonou “Slight return” – The Bluetones. In December 2024, I found myself back in Benin! Benin is a wild one, with Cotonou being the country’s biggest city, the beast yet not even the capital. 2024 saw my second trip to Benin, this time for Christmas. On both Read more about Backpacking in Benin🇧🇯: Sleeping At The Famous La Guesthouse Etoile, Cotonou[…]
Backpacking In Tunisia 🇹🇳: A Sentimental Return To Where Backpacking Centurion Was Accomplished, 100 to 227 “Never go back they tell you, it’s something you can’t do. But I must go there till I find out where it is I’m going to” – Highly Likely. My Christmas 2024 trip meant a coincidental random fluke return Read more about Backpacking In Tunisia 🇹🇳: A Sentimental Return To Where Backpacking Centurion Was Accomplished, 100 to 227[…]
Backpacking In Italy 🇮🇹: Visiting Piazzale Loreto, Milan, Where Mussolini Once Hung “Mussolini hangs from a butcher’s hook” – Richey James Edwards. On 29th April 1945, the dead corpses of Benito Mussolini (aged 61) and his girlfriend Clara Petacci (aged 33) were brought to the city of Milan. They were hung up on public display Read more about Backpacking In Italy 🇮🇹: Visiting Piazzale Loreto, Milan, Where Mussolini Was Hung Up 🥩In Public[…]
Havana, Cuba’s vibrant capital, is a city that thrives on music, dance, and community. Its cultural calendar is filled with events that showcase the essence of Cuban life. From traditional festivals to modern celebrations, Havana offers an experience like no other. Whether you’re wondering what to see in Havana Cuba or planning your itinerary, these Read more about Cultural Events in Havana: Festivals and Celebrations You Can’t Miss[…]
Backpacking In Mauritania 🇲🇷: Camping ⛺️By The Atlantic Ocean 🌊 At Villa Maguela In Nouadhibou I’ve camped out so many times in my life that I’d forgotten the charm of it the last few years. I ended up renting flats so lost the wildness of tent loyalty. It had been a long time coming. As Read more about Backpacking In Mauritania 🇲🇷: Camping ⛺️By The Atlantic Ocean 🌊 At Villa Maguela In Nouadhibou[…]
“Another night, another dream, but always you” – The Real McCoy. How To Get A Tourist Visa For Niger At The Embassy In Berlin, Germany When you’re suddenly on a lifelong quest to whackpack / backpack (in the old format) to every country you recognise, it just doesn’t get any easier. Visa blocks, visa failures, Read more about How To Get A Tourist Visa For Niger🇳🇪 At The Embassy In Berlin, Germany[…]
When it comes to destination weddings, it’s easy to get caught up in the dream. The breathtaking scenery, the promise of a “stress-free” day in a tropical paradise or an iconic city, and the romantic idea of saying “I do” in a place that feels like it was made for you. But, as many couples Read more about Is There Really Such a Thing as a Perfect Destination Wedding? Let’s Talk Realities and Surprises[…]
As a fellow traveler who understands the freedom an Irish passport provides, I’ve mastered the art of spontaneous international travel. Here’s my comprehensive guide to maximizing visa-on-arrival privileges across the globe. The Power of an Irish Passport Irish passport holders enjoy remarkable travel privileges, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 countries. This makes Read more about How to Travel Easily with an Irish Passport: A Guide to Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Countries[…]